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What's New at Socialist Appeal for
May 18th, 2009
WIL National School: June 13th and 14th in Minneapolis
Written by Socialist Appeal
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 
The Workers International League is pleased to announce our first National School, to be held June 13th and 14th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We invite those interested in learning more about the WIL and our 2009 National School to contact wil@socialistappeal.org This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on registration (required), attendance fees, accommodation, possible partial scholarships, etc. Donations to help us prepare this school in order to educate a new generation of revolutionary Marxists are needed and appreciated.
[Event] 50 Years of the Cuban Revolution
Written by Socialist Appeal
Monday, 18 May 2009 
Jorge Martín, International Secretary of the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign and regular presenter at the Havana Book Fair in Cuba will discuss the history and experience of the Cuban Revolution, the lessons for Latin America, and perspectives for the future. August Nimtz, professor at the U of M and expert on Cuba will also be a featured speaker. The presentation will be held at the Central Labor Union Council in Minneapolis, MN. Please join our Facebook group for the event.
STL’s Independent Mayoral Campaign
Written by the St. Louis Branch of the WIL
Monday, 18 May 2009 
After a six month city election struggle, the campaign to elect independent labor candidate Elston McCowan as Mayor of St. Louis, MO has ended. Francis Slay, the Democratic incumbent, won re-election on April 7th, with just 17 percent of registered voters participating in the election. A member and officer of SEIU local 2000, running on the Green Party ticket, McCowan received just 3.2 percent of the vote. Nonetheless, his campaign was a step forward and a sign of things to come as the economic crisis exposes the Democrats’ inability to offer any fundamental alternative to unemployment, cuts in public services and education.
No More Excuses: Pass the Employee Free Choice Act!
Written by Josh Lucker
Friday, 15 May 2009
It now appears that the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) will not be passed in the 111th Congress. According to the official excuse given by the Democrats, it lacks the necessary votes to “invoke cloture.” As Socialist Appeal explained in the past, big business clearly does not want the bill to pass, as evidenced by the huge propaganda campaign that they have financed. We also pointed out that the bosses’ “concerns” have absolutely nothing to do with any abstract concern for “democracy,” least of all the democratic rights of the workers, and everything to do with the fear of a resurgent labor movement.
Written by Tom Trottier
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
On February 11, 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report on “Major Work Stoppages in 2008.” The Federal Government defines a major work stoppage as a strike or lockout involving 1,000 employees or more that lasts at least one full shift. Some labor leaders and capitalist commentators might look at these statistics and draw the conclusion that strikes are a thing of the past. Unfortunately, the labor leaders echo their argument. However, no class will give up its rights and privileges without a fight and this includes the working class.
“Bossnappings” - Workers React to the Crisis of Capitalism
Written by Graeme Anfinson
Tuesday, 12 May 2009 
Luc Rousselet, who works for Minnesota-based 3M, recently told reporters that talks between his company and its employees were a good thing. This, however, was only after he was kept in his office for more than 24 hours by workers he was intending to fire. Rousselet, who manages one of 3M’s French factories, was described as a “scoundrel boss” by the workers, who demanded negotiations surrounding their layoffs. This case, along with similar situations across France and in other parts of Europe, has been dubbed a “bossnapping.”
Obama’s Auto Plan: Workers’ Control or Bosses’ Management?
Written by David May
Monday, 11 May 2009
President Obama has just passed the 100 day mark of his term in office. What a difference a few weeks makes! Even though GM and Chrysler have already been given millions in public money, Chrysler has now been allowed to go bankrupt. All of its plants will be idled until it emerges from bankruptcy. And despite putting forward the option of a UAW “ownership stake” in GM and Chrysler, Obama is at the same time addressing auto workers with the cold vocabulary of Wall Street: Viability, Profitability and Liability. And these words are not hollow. The administration’s restructuring plan is backed up with factory closings, mass layoffs, wage and benefit cuts and possibly the closing of entire companies.
Swine flu: No panic, No indifference Calderon is responsible for the health crisis!
Written by Nahum Monroy in Mexico
Saturday, 09 May 2009 
Epidemics and natural disasters occur throughout the world and to some extent are unpredictable. Why, however, despite the H1N1 virus spreading to several countries, are people only dying in Mexico? Here are some answers.
John Peterson on Northern Sun News
Written by Socialist Appeal
Friday, 08 May 2009
John Peterson, National Secretary of the Hands Off Venezuela Campaign, interviewed on Northern Sun News on KFAI 90.3 FM Minneapolis / 106.7 FM St. Paul by Don Olson about the Latin American Revolution and Chavez's nationalization of the Cargill factory in Venezuela.
Listen to the interview in mp3 or real audio.
Written by The Editorial Board
Friday, 08 May 2009
Month after month, we report a seemingly endless stream of dismal economic figures. And month after month, things just keep getting worse for U.S. workers. What is most important to remember is that behind these numbers are millions of American working families who can hardly stay afloat, let alone get ahead. Behind these numbers are millions of Americans who are beginning to ask themselves a very important question: is the instability of capitalism really the only alternative?
Editorial for Socialist Appeal 47
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