IWW General Executive Board endorses second "El Gran Paro Americano"
Submitted by x344543 on Thu, 03/08/2007 - 3:09pm
Whereas: the IWW has previously endorsed and worked in support of calls to respect the rights of immigrant workers, including endorsing the May 1, 2006 call for a general strike; and
Whereas: members of the IWW, including members at organized shops, participated in marches and job actions on this day; and
Whereas: calls are currently being put forward for a second "El Gran Paro Americano" on May 1, 2007 in support of the rights of immigrant workers;
Therefore, be it RESOLVED: That the General Executive Board of the IWW endorses the call for a second "El Gran Paro Americano" on May 1, 2007 and encourages its branches and membership to become involved in and support this movement.
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I suggest republishing the
Submitted by x353983 on Thu, 03/08/2007 - 11:55pm.
I suggest republishing the statement the union made last year, which contained more of the justification for supporting this struggle. It was a damn good statement. http://www.iww.org/es/node/2391 (En Español) http://www.iww.org/en/node/2340 (In English)
I 100% agree with pghwod the
Submitted by x361608 on Fri, 03/09/2007 - 8:45pm.
I 100% agree with pghwod the statement from last year is worth republishing. This current statement is a bit weak in content.