A lot has happened in the world since the last time we had a major discussion of the labor movement in the National Board. In preparation for our National Convention in 2001, we had quite an extensive and lively discussion of a new Labor Program for our Party.
Clearly the movement while at new level must be bigger and broader.
In This Newsletter: Ward Connerly is back and up to no good Action Alerts March 6 Global Day of Action AFL-CIO, U.K. Unions Join Forces Against Union-Busters Indianapolis Janitors finally at the bargaining table Teamsters add 5,600 new members Update: Manufacturing Think Tank Election 08 update Union Jobs (still more needed!)
The popular front captures the dialectical essence of struggle.
The struggle against the corporate domination of the media is a cornerstone of the fight to defend democracy.
Resolutions were presented to the Convention prior to our arrival at Milwaukee.
May Day, much like other holidays, is an occasion to break bread with family and friends in a festive atmosphere. Who in their right mind could be against that? What makes May Day different from other holidays is that it hasnt been drained of its meaning and commercialized by corporate interests.
The fight for democracy in our country depends on the ability of all citizens to vote both nationally and in the states.
In Illinois we've had a number of meetings with leaders of mass organizations and trade unions, we've received special invitations to be on steering committees and planning committees of mass coalitions, and we've had a most impressive response to our annual People's Weekly World Banquet--and in each case we've gotten comments like, 'We really need your Party to be part of these movements. We really appreciate your approach to political...
Representation in gender needs to be encouraged from those who teach, to our workplaces, unions, Congress, and yes, our presidency.