a ee ee ae CORTES SS mp HOR Rt TTT ATT ee ee ee ee ee eo In preparation for the forth- coming Congress of the World Federation of -Trade Unions, the following Appeal has been is- sued: From October 17 to 31 the 7th World Trade Union Congress will be held in Budapest. True to its character as a de- mocratic trade union organiza- tion, the WFTU is conducting the 7th World Trade Union Congress under the banner of unity and the international soli- darity of workers and unions. The 7th Congress, like all WFTU activities, will be open to the participation of all trade union organizations which desire to unite their efforts to make the workers’ interests triumph. WFTU and its affiliated organi- zations seek dialogue and coop- eration with all trade union organizations, at all levels, inter- national, national and _profes- sional, on questions of common interest with a view to attaining unity of aim and action. UNITY AND SOLIDARITY In the world of today which is undergoing unprecedented economic, social and political changes, and in the face of an acute sharpening of the class -- Struggle on an_ international scale, the working class and unions have greater responsibil- ities as a strong organized force influencing national and interna- tional life. : The 7th Congress is being held in a historical period character- ized by the rapid development of the workers’ consciousness and combativity in all regions of the world and particularly in Europe, Latin America and Asia, by the imposing wave of strikes which express the sharpness of the class struggle and the in- creased push forward, never seen before, towards unity in the struggle for the workers’ de- mands. This presents to the trade union movement new problems and responsibilities on the na- tional level, in regions where common situations exist, and on the international plane. Over all existing differences, different social systems, varied situations and problems, particu- lar to countries and parts of the world, the working class consti- tutes a whole, united by a fun- damental community of inter- _ ests, by its historical role and its common aim for man’s freedom. More than ever in history, unity and international solidarity are of the utmost necessity and duty for workers in all countries. FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS The common concern amongst workers and unions in every country are the aspirations and struggles for social progress, bet- ter working and living conditions (particularly that technical pro- gress serves to alleviate and ennoble the workers’ labor and make his life easier) and to con- tinually raise the living stand- ards of the working class. The workers and their union organizations in many countries -- PACIFIC TRIBUNE—SEPTEMBER 19, 1969—PAGE 4 are more and more convinced that substantial improvement of their working and living condi- tions is only possible through a united struggle on the basis of similar demands; especially concerning wage increases, shorter working hours, guaran- tees of employment and so on. The struggle for social pro- gress is waged through the ac- tion against capitalist monopo- lies, which weakens imperialism, and which will lead to the work- ing class winning new positions to forward the workers in their fight for liberation from explo- tation and oppression. FOR LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC TRADE UNION RIGHTS In order to accomplish their common tasks, the trade unions must have greater liberties and rights, corresponding to their im- portant role and place they hold in society, the extension of win- ning, according to the specific case of each country, democratic liberties, and trade union rights. This struggle must be vigorously waged by the entire internation- al trade union movement. Solidarity action by trade unions the world over is neces- sary to help to achieve elemen- tary trade union rights, and democratic freedom for the workers of countries denied trade union rights, and subjected to arbitrary repression, such as is the case of the workers of Spain, Greece, Portugal, South Africa, Rhodesia, South Korea and many others. FOR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE, AGAINST IMPERIALISM, COLONIALISM AND NEO-COLONIALISM The Executive Committee of the WFTU called on the inter- national trade union movement to work more energetically for active solidarity with the Viet- namese people struggling against the war of oppression led by American imperialism in South Vietnam. The struggle of the Vietnamese people against American imper- ialist aggressors is the most important point on the agenda for international proletarian soli- darity. It is urgent to impose on the United States government the total and unconditional with- drawal of American troops from South Vietnam, the cessation of interference in the security and sovereignty of the DRV, to allow the South Vietnamese people to decide their own future. Let the watchword of working and popular solidarity with the workers and people of Vietnam be heard everywhere: Americans out of Vietnam! Vietnam for the Vietnamese! The struggle against the rem- nants of colonialism, against neo- colonialism and for national in- dependence shall also be placed in the centre of the 7th Congress work; the important role, played in the world by the national lib- eration movements; the struggle of young States which, after their liberation from colonialism 7th World Trade Union Congress UNITY AND SOLIDARITY will work for true independence. The struggle against colonial- ism, neo-colonialism and for national liberation, in Africa, Asia and Latin America, strike hard blows at imperialism, serves the working class interests all over the world and thus brings a great contribution to the gen- eral fight of the international working class. FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD In all times, trade unions from all countries put amongst their most important tasks the strug- gle against war, for the mainte- nance of peace. This struggle is more than ever of primary importance. The arms race continues, ab- sorbing an important part of resources which could serve better ends: man’s well-being. Danger spots exist which consti- tute a permanent danger to world peace, in the Middle East and elsewhere. The threat to peace comes from the aggressive manoeuvres of imperialism and particularly of American imperialism which, apart from the war of aggres- sion in Vietnam, continues to occupy South Korea, is opposed to. the unification of that land and multiplies its military pro- vocations against the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea; wages a special war in Laos; continues its aggressive provo- cations against peace and neu- trality in Cambodia, and encour- ages the rebirth of Japanese militarism. In Europe, a constant danger of conflict persists owing to the fact that reactionary circles, re- vanchist and neo-nazi are oppos- ing security in Europe and refuse to admit the real situation after _the Second World War, includ- ing the present frontiers and the existence of the two German states. The struggle for peace, against imperialism and firstly American imperialism, for peaceful coex- istence between states with dif- ferent social systems is one of the indispensable conditions for the achievement of the aspira- tions of the working class and peoples for economic and social progress, for national independ- ence, and freedom. Nowadays this action not only keeps at bay the nightmare of a new war and its disasters, but it creates new possibilities for the development of class strug- gle in capitalist countries, for the winning and reinforcement of independence of peoples, against colonialism, for the head- long advance of the socialist countries. The trade unions and all work- ers are aware of the fact that it is only in a climate of peace, cooperation and _ international security, respect for freedom and national independence of peoples that they can effectively work to see their aspirations for a better life come true: to make social progress. It is around these problems, inspired by the common desire and interests of the . working class of the world, that the work of the 7th World Trade Union Congress will work. NE RE Swe & 47h BU OT oa woamgy me * = on & « 4.8 WINNIPEG Fy at a CUE PU Alderman Joseph Zuken and Schoo! Trustee Mary Kardash were nominated for re-election in Ward 3 at a public nominat- ing meeting called by the Labor Election Committee Wednesday evening, Sept. 10 at the R. B. Russell Vocational High School. Trustee Kardash told the meeting that more students than ever before are complet- ing high school and that there was an increasing need for more classrooms and teachers. The Winnipeg School Board budget has increased from $27,000,000 to $34,000,000 in 1969. Property taxes on homes are the main source of revenue to cover edu- cation costs, but big business is not paying its fair share of civic taxes. She gave the example of the CPR as one of such corpo- rations. Regarding the reduction in size of the school board from 15 to 9, Trustee Kardash reported that she had sent a letter to the new Education Minister, asking that he take the necessary steps to establish the validity of the petition which made this reduc- tion possible. Mr. Miller, how- ever, gave the same negative reply as the former Tory Edu- cation Minister. Alderman Zuken called on the voters of Ward 3 to dupli- cate on a civic level what hap- pened’ in ‘the’ province on June 25. “The reactionary civic admi- nistration of the Greater Win- nipeg Election Committee must be replaced by a majority of labor representatives. On the basis of their program and re- MOROCCO Zuken, Kardas' for re-election iT ef n before ‘March ‘1970, t tak cord, the candidates — of | Labor Election Committe? serve your first choice.’ “Communists are needed civic bodies in order to 1e& fight for the interests © 4 people. Some of the NDP 4 men -have let the people | by voting for budgets wh : cluded tax increases On © and for increases 10 rates.” “As a result of the lead given by Communist TréP tatives a new hospital W! built in the north end city and old age pensioners students will have the of a reduced transit. 10 cents.” As an example of h0 business interests use ious levels of governme? their. own benefit, Ald# Zuken referred to the PX Metro Council to have million dollar parking fa¢ for high rise apartmen centre of the city paid of the public purse. ‘ words, the homeown® cannot deduct his municl ) bill from his income tax, 28 subsidizing the big real projects.” ae A new tax deal for W: should be implemented ? diately by the NDP abe government. If this is 10! hh owners will face another crease. In the past ND. i men and MLA’s have calle such a new tax deal. Now they are the governm 4 Manitoba, they are in a P® to do something about it 3 Ge