Month: July 2008
Important Gains Registered at the National Antiwar Assembly
More than 400 antiwar activists from 26 states registered at and attended the June 28-29 antiwar conference sponsored by the National Assembly to End the Iraq War and Occupation. Scores of others participated in the conference’s mass Saturday evening rally.The Cleveland, Ohio, gathering represented an important advance for the U.S. antiwar movement. It was the … Continue reading Important Gains Registered at the National Antiwar Assembly
National Assembly’s Action Program
[The Action Program below was provisionally adopted by the National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations (as it has been renamed) held June 29-29, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio, subject to consideration being given by the 13-member Administrative Body (AB) elected at the conference of amendments not acted upon by the conference. … Continue reading National Assembly’s Action Program
American Federation of Teachers Passes Antiwar Resolutions
[by Andy Griggs]At the American Federation of Teachers’ Convention, which ended on July 14, two major anti-war resolutions were passed by the body.The AFT Peace and Justice Caucus, and members of the U.S. Labor Against War steering committee were instrumental in getting the two resolutions (both initially written by the Professional Staff Congress, City University … Continue reading American Federation of Teachers Passes Antiwar Resolutions
Open Letter to the U.S. Antiwar Movement
The following “Open letter to the U.S. Antiwar Movement” was adopted by the National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations on July13, 2008. We urge antiwar organizations around the country to endorse the letter. Please send notice of endorsements to natassembly@aol.comOpen Letter to the U.S. Antiwar MovementDear Sisters and Brothers:In the … Continue reading Open Letter to the U.S. Antiwar Movement
Connectictut Delegation to the National Assembly
Above is a photo of the Connecticut bus load of delegates that participated in the June National Assembly conference in Cleveland.
Socialist Action Speech at a Health Care Rally in NYC
Jeremy Scahill on Blackwater, McCain and Obama
Below is Jeremy Scahill speaking in Cleveland, OH at the National Assembly to End the Iraq War & Occupation.
Support Striking Namibian Workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds!
The Congress of South African Trade Unions pledges its support for the 153 diamond polishers employed by the Lev Leviev Diamond (LLD) Polishing Company in Windhoek, Namibia, who have been on strike since June 19th to protest abusive managers as well as job appraisals and promotions, wages and outstanding overtime.Adalah-NY, the Coalition for Justice in … Continue reading Support Striking Namibian Workers at Lev Leviev Diamonds!
Video of the 1989 Pittston Miners’ Strike
Below is a youtube video of the 1989 Pittston coal miners' strike.The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) succeeded in making their 12-month walkout against Pittston into a national labor cause, even though it involved only several thousand strikers in geographically isolated coal field communities. The union mobilized other UMWA members for sympathy strikes at … Continue reading Video of the 1989 Pittston Miners’ Strike
James P. Cannon on Independence Day
[James P. Cannon was a trade union leader and the founder of American Trotskyism. He lived from 1890 to 1974.]I’m a Fourth of July man from away back, and a great believer in fire crackers, picnics and brass bands to go with it. You can stop me any time and get me to listen to … Continue reading James P. Cannon on Independence Day
Reports & Photos From the National Assembly
On the weekend of June 28-29 over 400 anti-war activists from across the country gathered for an open conference of the movement called by the National Assembly to End the Iraq War & Occupation. To read an evaluation of the conference issued by Jerry Gordon, Marilyn Levin and Jeff Mackler check out this web address:http://www.socialistaction.org/nationalassembly3.htmTo … Continue reading Reports & Photos From the National Assembly