Taken from Iraqi Labor Tour DC Report by Denice Lombard:
Why do we do solidarity work? Because it affirms our fellowship and links us as people. Because it reaches our hearts, not just our heads. Because it heals divisions and wounds, both inflicted and internalized. Because it inspires us to carry on the fight.
Geoff Millard, interim chair of the IVAW board, speaking with union leaders at the first forum of the Iraq Labor Tour in Washington DC
Solidarity work is another way to fight for peace. It reaches people in a different way. When we connect with Iraqi individuals who live under US occupation and war and find common ground, our fight takes on a far more personal dimension.
Such was the case when USLAW and IVAW teamed up in September to host five Iraqi labor leaders on a speaking tour in conjunction with participation in the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh.... Read More
Building a GI and Veterans Movement by IVAW Field Organizing Team [Chantelle Batemen (East Coast), Jason Hurd (Southeast), Aaron Hughes (Central and Team Leader), Joseph Callen (West)]
