Det danske Fredsakademi
Kronologi over fredssagen og international politik 27. november 2005 / Timeline November 27, 2005
Version 3.526. November 2005, 28. November 2005
11/27/2005
More labor anti-war resolutions
By Sue Davis
The Oregon AFL-CIO passed an anti-war resolution at its annual
convention on Oct. 16. It called “for an end to the U.S.
military and economic occupation of Iraq,” support for Iraqi
workers, freedom for their unions and “increased solidarity
between our two labor movements.” It also called for the
immediate return of the Oregon National Guard and a continuation of
Guard members’ health benefits until they are able to find
comparable care.
At its national convention in July, 9,000 delegates of the National
Education Association voted for ending the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
This represents a sea change since last year’s convention,
when a similar anti-war resolution never made it to the floor. The
NEA, the biggest union in the United States, called on President
George W. Bush and Congress to create “an exit strategy to
end the military occupation of Iraq and bring our troops
home” and to provide benefits for veterans that met their
needs for adequate jobs, education and health care.
At its annual meeting in June, the American Library Association
passed a resolution calling for the withdrawal of all U.S. military
forces from Iraq and a return of full sovereignty to the Iraqi
people. The resolution called for material assistance for the
reconstruction of Iraq, including its museums, libraries, schools
and other cultural institutions. It also urged the U.S. government
to switch its budget priorities from the occupation of Iraq to the
improvement of vital domestic programs in the United States. The
resolution was sent to all members of Congress, the secretary of
defense, the secretary of state, the president and the media.
This article is copyright under a Creative Commons License.
Workers World, 55 W. 17 St., NY, NY 10011
 |
 |