Support Paul
Robinson
British trade unionist, arrested during Gothenburg and still in prison. Information
and campaign materials here.
Stop the GATS Attack:
Get Your Organisation to Endorse this Statement
Negotiations are underway to extend GATS - the international agreement
which already forces government to allow big business into the markets for
public services. The extended version will mean further privatisations.
More information at Tradewatch's
website, including a statement for organisations to sign. This has
gained support worldwide, including from environmental and trade union
groups.
Bands Wanted for
Sheffield Festival of Socialism
"If there are any bands out
there, or people who know >people in bands etc. with sound political
ideas, that would be interested in playing at the Sheffield festival of
Socialism (and music?) in November. Let me know and I'll pass details onto
the appropriate people. [email protected]
"
Kyoto Protest: Flood
George Bush by Email
Last year the US blocked progress at negotiations in The Netherlands, now
Texas oil-man President George W. Bush wants to destroy the Kyoto Protocol
on climate change. Friends of the Earth asks people around the world to
electronically flood the White House with protest e-mails. Let�s give
President Bush a taste of what climate change means and how much people
are concerned about it. Already more than 110,000 people from all
continents participated!!! During the busiest times, every second a new
message reached the White House. Our action goes on! Please spread the
news! Page is here.
Stop the US Embargo on
Cuba
For decades the US has refused to
trade with Cuba - simply because it has a government which doesn't toe the
US line. Sign an online petition to the US Congress to end the trade
embargo here.
Free Jailed
Argentinian Trade Unionists
Four Argentinian trade unionists are in jail. They face charges of
"sedition" for using direct action to
defend the living standards of people in the face of privatisation and
multinational corporations. More details here.
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