DESPITE TREMENDOUS representative in Europe of the FDR, explained the situation today when he American workshop of the 'Alliance for Socialism', weekend conference hosted recently. Now is the time, he said, to step up support for the struggle throughout Central America.
military innaval with boats coastal between Salvador.
elaborating EcatulCs JUul resstepped-up making certain readjustments.
of forces. Instead, we organise highly mobile six fighters. see at a time. extensive not just two ours.
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repression, the spoke at the Central by Socialist Action response with involvement in the mass mobilisation is what will develop the FMLN from just being a front into becoming a real Nortea bariveu tital way we can respond better to the intervention of US imperialism.
The key task for solidarity activists is not around El Salvador tion of American imperialism Central America as a whole. The situation is becoming more complicated. The Americans have stepped up support for the contras now have not been able to but win a strategic victory over the Sandinista government there. It's important the solidarity movement to studv in more detall the Us military strategy.
The US government learned to a certain extent the lessons of Vietnam: that it's not just what happens on the ground but public opinion in the USA Western Europe. At LIC been able to bring about a consensus among all the forces and institutions of Congress around his policy central America know they're prioritising a military strategy OCLaUSO they're boycotting inbring haver WICH call about political solutions.
Another important task for the solidarity movement 1S to unmask the false view that Duarte extremely democratic because he was elected, while Daniel Ortega (who was eleciel democratically) unThis definition of democracy boils with the Americans or not.
The continuing violation of human rights in El Salvador must be dechildren of the secretary of use conmuucalons umon in San Salvador were kidnappec tortured There was a tremendous response by the workers to this repression by the The US wants to win backing for its policies in l Salvador by cleaning up its reputaLon. Il Is pulling Il to lne UN to have El Salvador taken out of the category human rights. nations who violate The people of America Europe have contributed money struggle and we need that We need continue. money to support our radio stations for medical aid. We've had internationalists come into olr a berated zones o co tribute their medical skills, to look atter our wounded that's important. But everyone can contribute money to sustain all our needs.
Saturday 14 December, 10-5pm County Hall, London SE1 ALG s supported by the Viaragua Soldan!! E Sahador Soldariry Campaign an The conference is e London SWAhone 01-2227719) SUPPORT SILENTNIGHT STRIKERS SACKED!
DONI HI SILENTNIGHTSMASH OUR SOUTH EAST REGION TUC CENTRES FOR THE UNEMPLO SILENT NIGHT STRIKERS NEED YOUR SUPPORT workers from the Silentnight bed factory ir Lancashire have been on strike. Their dispute, which has official backing from the furniture union FTAT, began on 10 June - when management announced 52 redun. dancies The strikers, who have all been sacked, are campaigning for funds and for transport and shop workers to boycott Silentnight products. With Christmas approaching an appeal has been made for food and toys for strikers families On 30 November there will be a solidarity march and rally at 10.30am in Victory Park, Barnoldswick, Colne, Lancashire. , Donations should be sent to FTAT, * Cravendale 92 branch * strike fund, 10 Rainhill Crescent, Barnoldswick, Colne, Lancashire
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economic situation in El Salvador is pushing the ur- ban masses onto the streets. That is how MANUEL,
Central America Labour Group Founding Conference