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An open letter to the anti-war movement
Published Apr 3, 2008 9:00 PM
As a result of an important action taken at the recent International Longshore
& Warehouse Union (ILWU) Caucus, Longshore workers will stop work during
the first shift in opposition to the war in Iraq on May 1, 2008. They will also
use this occasion to acknowledge International Workers Day to express labor
solidarity concerning issues and challenges that confront workers.
This war has cost more than 4,000 American lives and 29,000 have been seriously
injured. It has been estimated that 1 million Iraqis have lost their lives,
untold have been injured and 4 million have been displaced in this illegal and
immoral war and occupation. The war is costing $435 million per day. So far,
$526 billion has been expended on the war. The daily amount spent on the war
could enroll 58,000 youngsters in Head Start or provide health insurance to
329,200 low-income children.
We’re writing to ask you to contact ILWU President Robert McEllrath with
a letter of support for the Longshore Caucus’ resolution to use
International Workers Day to “stop work to stop the war.” Please
ask other organizations to do the same.
Robert McEllrath, ILWU President
1188 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-0533
(415) 775-1302 FAX
Your support in spreading the word of this historic action is very
important.
In Solidarity,
Clarence Thomas National Co-Chair Million Worker March Movement 920 - 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608 Phone: 510-333-4301; Fax: 510-215-2800
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