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postal workers union for two states in israel-palestine

30-04-2002 17:25

One of the first fruits of the the work of the new Committee for Two States in Israel and Palestine is a resolution passed by the National Executive of the Communication Workers’ Union on 25
April. The motion, proposed by Maria Exall: • opposes the Israeli invasion of the West Bank, - opposes the destruction of the Palestinian Authority, • opposes suicide bombing,• supports a Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, alongside Israel, • supports a socialist democratic federation across the whole region, recognising that the various peoples have a right to their own state.

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5th of June: Protest against criminalisation of summit protests in Sweden!

30-04-2002 17:06

ACTION-ALARM

Call of social movements - Solidarity with the Gothenburg 41!
Join the international action day June 5th
- against the Swedish model of repressing summit protesters and criminalising them.

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More on European Social Forum

30-04-2002 16:20

European Social Forum already in hands of politicians.

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About Ariel Sharon

30-04-2002 15:24

"Clearly, from an Israeli perspective, Sharon is the right man for the job. He is the embodiment of everything Israel is about. He is offensive, murderous and righteous."

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The world won't listen (the guardian)

30-04-2002 15:17

May Day protesters are demanding an end to exploitation and military aggression, says Gideon Burrows

Tuesday April 30, 2002

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Report from Ramallah compound - April 30 - Audiofile

30-04-2002 14:58

Audio
This report comes from within the compound. The voices are of James Mathews (UK) and Kevin Skvorak (US).

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Antisemitism in Western Europe

30-04-2002 14:44

Since the eruption of the so-called Al-Aksa Intifida in September 2000, there has been a sudden and disturbing rise in antisemitism in Western Europe. Both the State of Israel and Jews have been vilified in a manner that would have been unthinkable just a few short years ago.

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Mayday "Invest in Caring not Killing" Open Day

30-04-2002 13:28

Women and men are welcome to drop in on Friday 3 May between 12 noon-7pm for an afternoon of videos and exhibitions with the theme "Invest in Caring, Not Killing".
Among the attractions will be a display and information about the Global Women's Strike - international grassroots actions every 8 March.

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Mayday "Invest in Caring not Killing" Open Day

30-04-2002 13:26

Women and men are welcome to drop in on Friday 3 May between 12 noon-7pm for an afternoon of videos and exhibitions with the theme "Invest in Caring, Not Killing".
Among the attractions will be a display and information about the Global Women's Strike - international grassroots actions every 8 March.

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May Day on the Web

30-04-2002 13:24

Celebrate the International Working Class Holiday Online

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Antifascist action in Athens, Greece, 29/4/2002

30-04-2002 13:11

Hundreds of anti-fascists managed to cancel the scheduled fascist demonstration of "Xrysi Aygi" (the main neo-nazi organization in Greece) in support of Le Pen.

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Korea: migrant workers to be deported for World Cup

30-04-2002 12:52

As a trade unionist and footie fan, this makes me really cross. The Korean government plan (allegedly) to deport thousands of migrant workers in advance of the World Cup. Full story here:

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Bedfordshire County Council turns down plans to grow GM crops

30-04-2002 12:38

ENVIRONMENTALISTS are claiming victory after Bedfordshire County Council
turned down plans to grow GM crops.

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Report from LARC Free Market

30-04-2002 12:33

The first of two Festival of Alternatives 'Free Markets' took place at the London Action Resource Centre (LARC) on Sunday, and was a small but significant success.

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Manchester: NUJ strikers win!

30-04-2002 11:22

More good news! Forwarded from NUJ activists network:

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Argentina: solidarity request from teachers

30-04-2002 11:09

Forwarded from Argentina Solidarity Campaign:

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naomi klein on israel, anti-semitism amd le pen

30-04-2002 10:56

This article has caused major debate on th No Logo website

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Video of May Day Socil Center

30-04-2002 10:16

Video
A video shot and edited on the 29th of April by and in the Mayday Social Center