The document is a start to a discussion of the future of ILNAA. ILNAA was initially inspired by the massive mine workers strike. To look at ILNAA's future, we need to consider what we've accomplished and evaluate where we should go. There have always been lots of condemnations about apartheid, but not action to back it up. The Labor Network has taken its lead from the resistance and democratic structures in South Africa. There have been many political challenges to navigate to do this work in the U.S. The document mentions COSATU (Congress of South African Trade Unions), BC (Black Consciousness), labor politics, sanctions, responsible disinvestment, the Shell Boycott, the Moses Mayekiso...
The document is a start to a discussion of the future of ILNAA. ILNAA was initially inspired by the massive mine workers strike. To look at ILNAA's future, we need to consider what we've accomplished and evaluate where we should go. There have always been lots of condemnations about apartheid, but not action to back it up. The Labor Network has taken its lead from the resistance and democratic structures in South Africa. There have been many political challenges to navigate to do this work in the U.S. The document mentions COSATU (Congress of South African Trade Unions), BC (Black Consciousness), labor politics, sanctions, responsible disinvestment, the Shell Boycott, the Moses Mayekiso campaign, the Namibian public employees union, NECC (National Education Crisis Committee), SACTWU (South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union), NUM (National Union of Mineworkers), networking, anti-apartheid organizations, the liberation movement, CBTU (Coalition of Black Trade Unionist), CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women), action alerts, a newsletter, and administrative staff. [Note: This may have been distributed at the September 28 meeting of the Steering Committee.]
