"Unions have historically been at the forefront of struggle against those who inflict poverty and oppression by consolidating their power and wealth on the backs of the workers and the less fortunate of our society," said the group, the Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee.
"We’re doing our own organizing, and you’re invited to join us. But perhaps even more importantly, we want to know how we can support you. In the spirit of mutual aid and collective welfare, we know that our strength is your strength, and that our freedom increases with your power."
The group has a website, www.NoRNC.org
Read the full text of the letter below:
An Open Letter To Labor Organizations in the Twin Cities
From: The Republican National Convention ‘Welcoming Committee’ (www.NoRnc.org)
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Labor Movement,
As you know, the Republicans have decided to befoul St. Paul with their national convention in 2008. Make no mistake, this sordid affair has nothing to do with the ‘democratic process’ or the selection of a presidential candidate: that will have been done seven months earlier. We in the RNC Welcoming Committee are a group of anti-authoritarians organizing direct resistance to this evil brood preparing to descend on our cities.
No surprises on Labor Day 2008: the RNC will be their opportunity to spew hateful propaganda through the airwaves for free. They will brag about undermining working families while giving permanent tax cuts to the rich. They’re going to take over a host of other local institutions and public spaces so that they can celebrate the devastation they have wrought on our communities. It’s a Karl Rove Special: taking a swing at a labor stronghold on Labor Day.
On issues like collective bargaining, health care, minimum wage, and immigration rights, the Republicans have attacked us on every front, while they poison our earth both here and abroad. They have led us into an illegal and unjust war where oil corporations and Bush-Cheney cronies rake in profits generated by our tax dollars, while our sons, daughters, and working families pay with their lives.
Unions have historically been at the forefront of struggle against those who inflict poverty and oppression by consolidating their power and wealth on the backs of the workers and the less fortunate of our society. We’re doing our own organizing, and you’re invited to join us. But perhaps even more importantly, we want to know how we can support you. In the spirit of mutual aid and collective welfare, we know that our strength is your strength, and that our freedom increases with your power.
Some of your locals and leadership have already received letters from the Republicans or local government asking for pledges not to strike, walkout, or protest. Many of you have already declared that this is ridiculous, and we agree. It is ridiculous. The Republicans have done everything they can to hurt and beat us into submission; why should we agree not to disrupt their party? Our power is in our solidarity, and our weapon is our ability to halt the work that we do every day.
The Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee wants to work with all interested workers, locals, and other labor organizations to display our collective power, formulate new directions, and show the bosses what’s what. We want to pursue a genuine coalition with Labor, to help you achieve your aims, which are ours as well. With Labor and activists working together, we can pursue a public victory the likes of which hasn’t really happened since Seattle in 1999.
If you are interested in working with us directly, you can find more information about us on our (developing) web page, at www.NoRnc.org . Check out our Points of Unity, especially. But even if you’re not interested in formally endorsing us or affiliating, don’t be shy about letting us know how we can help you. We see radical union activity as one of the keys to a better world, and we’re in your corner. We can’t wait to meet up and get things cranking.
Let’s show the Republicans what a real party looks like!
In Solidarity,
The Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee
Website: www.NoRnc.org
Email: rnc08@riseup.net
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"Unions have historically been at the forefront of struggle against those who inflict poverty and oppression by consolidating their power and wealth on the backs of the workers and the less fortunate of our society," said the group, the Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee.
"We’re doing our own organizing, and you’re invited to join us. But perhaps even more importantly, we want to know how we can support you. In the spirit of mutual aid and collective welfare, we know that our strength is your strength, and that our freedom increases with your power."
The group has a website, www.NoRNC.org
Read the full text of the letter below:
An Open Letter To Labor Organizations in the Twin Cities
From: The Republican National Convention ‘Welcoming Committee’ (www.NoRnc.org)
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Labor Movement,
As you know, the Republicans have decided to befoul St. Paul with their national convention in 2008. Make no mistake, this sordid affair has nothing to do with the ‘democratic process’ or the selection of a presidential candidate: that will have been done seven months earlier. We in the RNC Welcoming Committee are a group of anti-authoritarians organizing direct resistance to this evil brood preparing to descend on our cities.
No surprises on Labor Day 2008: the RNC will be their opportunity to spew hateful propaganda through the airwaves for free. They will brag about undermining working families while giving permanent tax cuts to the rich. They’re going to take over a host of other local institutions and public spaces so that they can celebrate the devastation they have wrought on our communities. It’s a Karl Rove Special: taking a swing at a labor stronghold on Labor Day.
On issues like collective bargaining, health care, minimum wage, and immigration rights, the Republicans have attacked us on every front, while they poison our earth both here and abroad. They have led us into an illegal and unjust war where oil corporations and Bush-Cheney cronies rake in profits generated by our tax dollars, while our sons, daughters, and working families pay with their lives.
Unions have historically been at the forefront of struggle against those who inflict poverty and oppression by consolidating their power and wealth on the backs of the workers and the less fortunate of our society. We’re doing our own organizing, and you’re invited to join us. But perhaps even more importantly, we want to know how we can support you. In the spirit of mutual aid and collective welfare, we know that our strength is your strength, and that our freedom increases with your power.
Some of your locals and leadership have already received letters from the Republicans or local government asking for pledges not to strike, walkout, or protest. Many of you have already declared that this is ridiculous, and we agree. It is ridiculous. The Republicans have done everything they can to hurt and beat us into submission; why should we agree not to disrupt their party? Our power is in our solidarity, and our weapon is our ability to halt the work that we do every day.
The Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee wants to work with all interested workers, locals, and other labor organizations to display our collective power, formulate new directions, and show the bosses what’s what. We want to pursue a genuine coalition with Labor, to help you achieve your aims, which are ours as well. With Labor and activists working together, we can pursue a public victory the likes of which hasn’t really happened since Seattle in 1999.
If you are interested in working with us directly, you can find more information about us on our (developing) web page, at www.NoRnc.org . Check out our Points of Unity, especially. But even if you’re not interested in formally endorsing us or affiliating, don’t be shy about letting us know how we can help you. We see radical union activity as one of the keys to a better world, and we’re in your corner. We can’t wait to meet up and get things cranking.
Let’s show the Republicans what a real party looks like!
In Solidarity,
The Republican National Convention Welcoming Committee
Website: www.NoRnc.org
Email: rnc08@riseup.net