New York Labor Committee Against Apartheid
New York Labor Committee Against Apartheid
Location: New York, New York, United States
Duration: 1983-1992 or later
Newsletter(s):
Labor Against Apartheid
The New York Labor Committee Against Apartheid (LCAA) was formed in June 1983 and grew to over 30 unions representing more then one million workers in the New York area. The LCAA was founded to support independent black unions in South Africa and to work for the abolition of the racist system of apartheid. The organizations first action was a labor...
The New York Labor Committee Against Apartheid (LCAA) was formed in June 1983 and grew to over 30 unions representing more then one million workers in the New York area. The LCAA was founded to support independent black unions in South Africa and to work for the abolition of the racist system of apartheid. The organizations first action was a labor delegation to the South African Consulate to protest the persecution of Oscar Mpetha in July 1983. LCAA supported the Shell Boycott and the Mobil Disinvestment campaigns. It also supported bills to limit New York City government purchases from South Africa and investments of pension funds in companies doing business in South Africa. It was involved in the Free Mayekiso Campaign and in facilitating visits between New York and South African unionists. The organization continued until at least late 1992, possibly longer. (Source: LCAA publications)
View Full Description
Locate Physical Archives
Grid
List
