IWW General Executive Board endorses second "El Gran Paro Americano"
Submitted 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.