PEOPLE OR PROFIT Continued from page 5 Curb Monopoly Power U.S. monopoly capitalism, with the connivance of sections of Canadian monopoly, exported unemployment, inflation and the currency crisis Canada. The fight for genuine Canadian inde- pendence; for an independent, sovereign and united trade union movement; for national self-determination and volun- tary unity of the two nations of Canada; and for jobs, are joined. The capitalist parties cannot lead this fight. The fight for genuine Canadian inde- pendence can only be led by the united working class of our two nations in alliance with all democratic forces. This is the way the Canadian people will be able to exercise their sovereign right to determine their own destiny. working people can only defend and advance their positions by curbing the power of monopoly. Danger From the Right The growing dissatisfaction with the policies and performance of the Liberal into government has led to the present elec- tion. This government has continued to hide behind the claim that inflation is “worldwide”, using this as a pretext to do nothing about the’ root causes of inflation. But inflation is not world- wide. It is capitalist-wide. The socialist world has no inflation or unemployment. Whatever little has been done to deal with the effects of inflation, has been done under public pressure. - Both the government and the Pro- gressive Conservative opposition refuse to face up to what is central—there can be no attack on inflation without The curbing the profits and power of the monopolies and speculators. Peace, Arab unity discussed Special to: the Tribune WINDSOR — At its seventh annual convention, May 17-19, the Canadian Arab Federation discussed the prospects of peace in the Middle East, and unity of Arab organizations in Canada. The 400 delegates from Canada, the United States and the Middle East, heard proposals for a unit- ed front of Arab organizations (an estimated 60,000 Arabs live in Canada) against the Zionist propaganda that is widespread here. Ramzi Twal, a factory worker— who is president of the CAF, called the convention. “very suc- cessful,” and said that ratifi- cation of an agreement between CAF and the other Arab federa- tion” (Federation of Arab So- cieties) was a major achieve- ment. The two are expected to amalgamate at a congress in Hamilton, Ont. in October. ; All classes of the Arab com- munity were represented, from academics to workers; the Pales- CONSERVATION TALK OTTAWA — There will be a meeting between the Soviet and Canadian officials to discuss hali- but conservation problems in the Northeastern Pacific Ocean, Fish- eries Minister Jack Davis an- nounced April 30. The meeting is expected to take place early in June. MORE STRIKES IN FIRST QUARTER OTTAWA — Productive time lost to industrial work stoppag- es in Canada was up sharply in the first quarter this year com- pared to the first quarter of 1973, the federal Labor Department reported. The department said in a statement. there were 219 work stoppages involving 84,444 work- ers in January, February and March this year. The strikes re- presented 24 man-days lost for every 10,000 worked. In the same period in 1973, 193 work stoppages involved 42,189 workers and represented 12 man- days lost for every 10,000 work- ed.” There also was a steady up- trend in strikes each month in the first quarter. In January there _ were 103 work stoppages involv- ing 22,603 workers in a loss of _ 227,090 man-days. PACIFIC TRIBUNE—FRIDAY, MAY 31 1974—PAGE 10 tine Liberation Organization sent representatives as did the Em- bassy of Iraq. Threats to Convention The organizers reported con- tinuous threats throughout the convention, necessitating the presence of the Windsor police. Pressure was also brought to bear on the authorities of Wind- sor Universitry, where the con- vention was held, to have them disallow the use of the building for the Arab gathering. However the proceedings were not stop- ped. The expressed view that while Mideast peace is desirable, it is blocked by the military and ra- cist nature of the present Israeli regime, found genefal- support. A spokesmen for the CAF ac- knowledged that there are “va- rious attitudes, political leanings and interpretations of what peace means,” in the Arab com- munities of Canada. Generally, the younger Cana- dian Arabs, and particularly im- migrants, are distinctly left- wing, and want a revolutionary movement, a close observer of the Mideast told the Tribune. Gratitude was expressed at the conference for aid and support given by the USSR to the Arab ‘people. Approval of the social systems represented by the emerging Asian nations was ex- pressed. The struggle of the Vietnamese and Cambodian peo- ples were frequently mention- ed and given enthusiastic sup- port by the audience, which numbered as high as 750. Speak- ers voiced recognition of the fact that the Arab fight is part of the just struggle of oppressed people everywhere. Must Withdraw While proposals for solutions varied, there was agreement that the rights of the Arab peo- ple of Palestine had to be ob- served and that. Israel must withdraw from occupied Arab lands — short of which there could be no peace. Views equating the imperial- ist aims of Kissinger with the Zionist aims of the Israeli rulers went so far as to question the desirability of peace when mili- tant struggle is needed; another expressed the conviction that “peace will come” if world Zionism’s ‘ties. with Israel are cut and “if Israel becomes a de- mocratic | state,” ensuring the rights of the Palestinians. Another declared that the Pa- lestine question is not only a concern of Palestinians, but of all Arabs. “Peace,” said this spokesman, “is not a_ static thing, but a dynamic thing, and has many interpretations to va- rious parties in the Middle East. Peace to Israel,” he said, “means economic, political and military supremacy in the area.” CAF president ‘Ramzi Twal, a Palestinian, said he met both External Affairs Minister Sharp and Tory leader Stanfield, but that nothing came of it. Any improvement in relations be- tween Canada and the Arab countries “came out of econo- mic necessity for Canada,” he said. He saw Mitchell Sharp as Zicnist oriented—“he condemn- ed Arab countries, calls us ter- rorists, but has not condemned Zionist attacks; they are only ‘regrettable’.” CLC looks VANCOUVER — On the last day of the Canadian Labor Con- gress Convention, delegates turn- ed to the most forward looking international affairs resolutions that the Congress had ever seen. In its opening paragraph, the Statement on_ international af- fairs summarized the Many is- sues facing the world today and Said: “Since our last convention world developments have been marked by certain _ tentative steps away from armed conflict and towards peace. The negotia- tions taking place in the Middle East may be seen as one of these tentative steps. The easing of tensions between the major nuclear powers is another step which gives some breathing space to the forces of world peace. The entry of China into the United Nations is a Stride towards the universality of the UN and again towards the eas- ing of conflict situations. “This rather significant trend towards peace is marred by the ‘unpeace-like’ ceasefire in Viet- nam where thousands continue to be killed every month de- spite the so-called ceasefire. The continuing military takeovers and destruction of democratical- ly elected governments in Latin America and _ elsewhere con- tinues to disturb workers in Canada.” The Congress document also The Conservatives séék to exploit this situation to turn politics even more to the right. The Conservative Party is becoming the main centre of attraction soar. for the Right in Canadian politics. The Conservatives create the impres- sion that wage and price controls and an incomes policy will solve inflation. At the same time they have joined in a Big Business. campaign to curtail government spending, as if this would solve inflation. What they have in mind, is that social services, welfare and unemployment insurance should be cur- tailed. While opposing the extension of social security to include a guaranteed annual income they continue to clamor for additional billions of public funds to be handed over to corporations as was the case with last year’s half a billion dollar gift. At the same time they say nothing about the $2-billion j spent annually for armaments. The the path of peace and in auuucueeuerueruecneiueceeceeqenceceaaceacevcasnosneecuecuaeueuueecueeeaneueeoceeacneueansnecaeeenccocaveneecenencueeneeeneaneaeooneueressoneoueuasagenaeuencuetusegaennen tit Shevchenko concert June § _ The National Shevchenko Mu- sical Ensemble, Eugene Doiny, artistic director and conductor, will be performing a program of music, song and dance in their Annual Concert at Massey Hall in Toronto on Saturday, June 8, 8:15 p.m. Featured with the Ensemble are soloists Eva Beames, sopra- no Nick Litowsky, baritone and Peter Manierka, bass. All have appeared before as soloists with the Ensemble. The Shevchenko Ensemble comprises a male chorus, man- dolin orchestra and dance group, 120 people in all. Dance direc- tor is Lillian Mitchell. The program offered by the Ensemble will combine two art- istic worlds — those of the Ukraine and Canada. Featured at the outside world made note of the need for fur- ther exchanges and_ increased relations between trade union bodies in other countries. Under the heading “International Activ- ities” the document suggested, “The Congress also plans a travel and exchange program de- Signed. to prepare our member- ship for a more active role in the world trade union move- ment. This program will need the full cooperation of all affi- liates. It will be oriented to- wards building up union solidar- ity across geographical and ideo- logical barriers. In the coming years, the program hopes to bring Canadian workers into contact with workers in Europe, including workers in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, with workers in Asia including Japan and China.” : _ The statement was also crit- ical of the isolation policies Practiced by the trade union or- ganizations in the United States and says “we would hope that the AFL-CIO will reconsider its position to remain outside: the ranks of the ICFTU.” In dealing with the question of South Africa and its apart- heid policies, the Congress docu- ment recommended: ® The abrogation of the Com- monwealth Preferential Tariff Agreement with South Africa. ~ @ The withdrawal of Cana- Tory solution to inflation wages, the maintenance a and poverty while allowing PP” Reactionary forces supPe t Progressive Conservatives seek © Canada more firmly to col tions, to obstruct the proce f national detente and further ¥ Canadian independence. The interests of the Cana’ will not be served by this lot, or by voting for Clr. apitallet parties. The people a will only be advanced by W® voting for new policies—4 tion -for Canada, the electio progressive bloc, including Cnniame as well as NDpPers, to pledged to uphold the peop: ests, pledged to curb the | _ monopoly and place Cana eniet a free, Fe inequal! ting: d wat ss of fi dian P? right? either of s—a new | n of 4 je's int will be the traditional ern music, songs, 4! and English Canadi The dance group © ere four new Slavic ysical The Seve pe semble, ular 20. Seanictas travelled y in Canada, appearing 67 and many times Place. In 1970 the En’” ceived acclaim during the Soviet ones Last year the its artistie director, BUSCH, ny, won praise from for the world prem” ine Feast of Thunder,’ vith choral presentation jay by Canadian poet ysic George Ryga, 4m morris Canadian composer | din. Enquiries: dian trade commissione South Africa. gnovld a © The government hat iterate its position t we gards Namibia Africa) as a Couns occupied by ee should dissuade 4 investments from. support. the legitim@ struggle of the P rhe’ dsciment ale? ve the Canadian BO ORAD. os withdraw from NO © its make a re-apprals in NATO. ates t spoke to the documen ip the forward-looking _, the Congress t00 fait with international 2). ‘et delegates welcome | 1 ave ment but felt it COUT ing fl more explicit in *iations and improved Te. so trade union centres gif and underdevelope? ~_ welt, Still other deles@ tical of the stateme?” 1, did not pone A for its afhlla e might wish to beCO™ evil involved in the aes ci The illegitim may the Apoumepe came a 10 ist who read a state lat convention whic from the 2,400 sile maintained a stoney * lowing his speech: