[antiwar-van] For Immediate Release: weekend of antiwar action!

[Kira Koshelanyk]

November 19th, 2005
News Item

For Immediate Release:

November 19th-20th Action Against War and Occupation
Mobilization Against War and Occupation hosts Rally and Conference 
demanding:
"US/UK Out of Iraq!"
"Canada Out of Afghanistan!"
"Stop the War at Home and Abroad!"
"Self-Determination for all Oppressed Nations!"

Saturday, November 19, 2005
2pm
Vancouver Art Gallery     (Robson St. and Howe St.)
Media Contacts: Kira Koshelanyk ~ 778.881.6156 or Alison Bodine ~ 
778.858.9418

Featured Speaker: Lila Hackett
President of the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) - Local 50
On Saturday, November 19th at 2pm, people will be coming to the streets of 
Vancouver to demand an end to the increased Canadian presence in 
Afghanistan, as well as continuing to demand an end to the devastating US/UK 
occupation of Iraq.

Following this action, MAWO will be hosting a conference on Sunday, November 
20th from 10am – 6pm entitled "Canada: Imperialist Abroad, Imperialist at 
Home." This conference will take place at the Britannia Center, on 
Commercial Dr. and Napier St. Here, activists and organizers will analyze 
and discuss the increased Canadian military presence around the world. They 
will also discuss and explore tasks and perspectives for the future of the 
anti-war, anti-occupation movement.

"First, we are mobilizing on the streets to voice our united opposition to 
war and occupation, then getting together for a day-long anti-war conference 
in order to discuss the important issue of Canada’s stepped up war drive at 
home and abroad." said Kira Koshelanyk, Mobilization Against War and 
Occupation Co-Chair. "This weekend of anti-war action unites us with people 
struggling around the world against war and occupation–from Iraq to 
Afghanistan to Haiti to Palestine."

Saturday’s rally will feature speakers connecting struggles against war and 
occupation abroad with attacks on workers and trade unions in Canada—the war 
at home.  Lila Hackett, President of the Telecommunication Workers Union - 
Local 50, has been a central organizer in the struggle against attacks on 
workers’ rights by Telus in one of the most clear-cut examples of the war 
that working people are facing at home.

"The coalition has already been active in organizing over 50 events this 
year, including the upcoming third annual anti-war film festival in 
December," said Alison Bodine, spokesperson for Mobilization Against War and 
Occupation. "This weekend is part of our continuing organization and action, 
which includes monthly rallies, conferences, and cultural events."

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www.mawovancouver.org
info at mawovancouver.org
604.322.1764

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