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Letter by Kathy Devine to COSATU (Congress of South African Trade Unions). The letter says we have heard clearly the messages from South Africa to intensify the struggle against apartheid, and we are doing just that. The letter says on May 12, we are kicking off a new branch of the Illinois Labor Network Against Apartheid at an educational program and rally in downstate Illinois; we expect about 300-500 trade union members to come, and most of them have never been to a program on South Africa before. The letter says we will show the video "Changing This Country," in which Arthur Williams, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Ben Siyo and Bridgitte Masabalala are interviewed. The letter says then we'll give an update and talk about things that our members can do to help: sending letters to protest Ford's theft of pension funds, participating in the Soweto Day Walkathon to raise funds for the victims of apartheid in Mozambique and the Soweto Day Rally for Comprehensive Sanctions, etc. etc. The letter says this is what we ask of you if it is possible; can we get a message from you or one of the 4 stewards mentioned above to read at the rally? The letter says it would have to be faxed to get it on time, but we'd be grateful.

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[Dear Brothers and Sisters of COSATU, We have heard clearly the messages from South Africa to intensify the struggle against apartheid, and we are doing just that.]

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