Posted on 03/17/2007 9:14:06 PM PDT by peggybac
Statement from Los Angeles National Conference:
NATIONAL MAY DAY MOVEMENT FOR WORKER & IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
May 1st, 2007 we will be out in the streets, not shopping or selling, if possible not working; but Marching. On February 3rd & 4th, 2007, a Conference hosted by the March 25th Coalition culminated in a call for a national day of actions for workers and Immigrant’s Rights. The day, May 1st, 2007. During the two day conference, representatives from around the country came together in Los Angeles, Cal. and agreed on a National Campaign to bring about true comprehensive Immigration Reform. From New England to the South West, from the South to the North West, people came together at the Lioya Law school to begin to map out a plan of action leading to May Day mobilizations. It was agreed that it was the unprecedented massive presence in the streets during 2006 that stopped the draconian and fascistic Sensenbrennen Bill from becoming the law of the land & that we need to be on the move again to further the cause of Immigrant and workers rights.
People left Los Angeles unified and committed to building unity with other forces around the country around the need of once again having the many millions of undocumented workers and their families partake in raising their voices along with the rest of the people in this country. This most take place in order to now put an end to the intense raids and deportations taking place around the country, and stopping the President’s push towards guest workers programs which only benefit Corporations and enslave Immigrant workers.
This urgent & immediate need must be addressed as the first step towards achieving full legalization for the 12 to 20 million human beings living in the shadowes and persecuted in this country while their labor and consumption is a cornerstone of this country’s economy. May 1 is the next necessary step towards a comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill that does not tear apart families or criminalizes the millions of people who have been forced by globalization and the so-called Free Trade agreements to leave their families, communities, country's of origin and ways of life, to risk their lives and come here to work
Behind a set of demands and Points of Unity which include:
Stop raids and deportations Government reconstruction and the right of return for Katrina survivors Money for social services, not war
Stop & reverse militarization of the borders of the Americas
No to "free trade" agreements, including: NAFTA, CAFTA, FTAA & all FTAs imposed by U.S. Trans nationals Immediate, permanent, non-revocable legal residence for all who live in the U.S. Stop the Minutemen, KKK, Neo-Nazis and all racist organizations Access to higher education for all undocumented students Immediate Reunification of all families No criminalization of those giving aid to immigrants Full Legalization for All NOW Equal Rights for All Workers Now Jobs for All NOW
It was agreed to hold a National Press conference on a date yet to be determine as well as local activities leading up to a National boycott and Mobilizations on May 1st, 2007
They don't learn, do they? The last Mayday protest turned the formerly "silent majority" against them. Bring it on!!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Excellent! I had a great time in an uncrowded BestBuy last year! Thanks for the reminder.
Voices of the Mexican people should not be ignored
From the women and children of Mexico....
.....to the people of the U.S.A.
http://www.artcamp.com.mx/venga
Good Lord! Don't these folks have ANYTHING else to do but rally, protest, march, and be fools?
What happened America?
I hope it's nice May 1. If it's nice, I'm going to lunch as a form of protest against the illegals. I guess this means I won't see any painters, landscapers and road crews out that day.
I agree. It's time to start organising now.
It's so sad to hear of all the terror attacks going on in places like Thailand and the hard working America loving people trying to save their heads (literally) have less than a 5% chance of getting their VISA Applications accepted because of the many illegals already here in this country.
More Freeping fun in the future?
I think it would be a great day for all businesses to close. Not just shops and stores but also hospitals, utilities, and other vital services. Let the commies whine about that for a year.
I wish all the emloyers would fire their asses for walking out of work AGAIN.
There's a Mexican restaurant in town that's only real virtue is the fact that it is extremely inexpensive. I used to go there until it was closed for the protest last year. They even had signs on the window explicitly stating that was the reason they were closed. I haven't been back since, and I'll add any business to the list that participates this year.
But, it was definitely a more pleasant day all around. It was nice not having their kids running all over every store, with no parental guidance at all.
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