[Sosfbay-discuss] visit of Iraqis

[JamBoi]

Sounds good. Questions: Who's working on our end to arrange our part in
this? Are we going get mentioned in the ads, credit on the night of the
event and can we put up our banners and table at the event? 

And once these questions are answered what kind of dollar amount do
people think would be appropriate?

Green means GO!

Drew

--- Jim Doyle <j.m.doyle at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Follow up on
> The Greens have also promised a donation,
> is needed.
> 
> *Update on the June 10 event in San Jose featuring Iraqi labor
> leaders Faleh Abood Umara (general secretary of the Southern Oil
Company Union) and Ms. Hashimia Mohsen al Hussein (president of the
Electrical Utility Workers Union).* Faleh Abood Umara was one of the
two oil workers who spoke in SJ in 2005 – and was warmly received.
Given the ever more dire conditions in Iraq and the pending Oil Law
which opens the way to privatization of resources under foreign
corporations, we need to hear directly from the workers affected.
> 
> The executive committee of SBM reviewed information and agreed to 
> contribute $500 and to be cosponsor (pending approval by the core
> group) providing the labor community provided $500 and a venue.
> 
> We now have more than that amount pledged, as well as support from
> other South Bay peace and justice groups. This represents outstanding

> enthusiasm for the upcoming event. (Funds beyond the $1000 for 
> transportation will go to the two Iraqi unions.)
> 
> To date, the Central Labor Council and its affiliates have pledged
> $750 (including personal donations by Louie Rocha and Louise
Auerhahn).
> The Laborers rep offered use of the Laborers Hall and will request a 
> donation to the event of $500.
> 
> Members of the following unions will be asking their locals for a 
> contribution: Plumbers, Painters, UFCW 5, and SEIU 1877.
> 
> The San Jose Peace Center, WILPF, Labor Party, our developing world
> and Vets for Peace are contributing a total of $400.
> 
> The Greens have also promised a donation, and contacts are in the
> works with Council on American Islamic Relations, Council of
Churches, plus the Interfaith Council on Religion, Race and Economic
and Social
> Justice endorsements (no cash) Peninsula Peace and Justice Center, SJ
United for Peace and Justice
> 
> Joan Bazar, South Bay liaison with the Bay Area organizing committee
> for the tour US Labor Against War
> joanbazar at sbcglobal.net 408-243-4359

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