Building solidarity. (union solidarity is the first step towards rebuilding a strong Labor Party)(Class Notes)(Column)

From: The Progressive | Date: August 1, 1996| Author: Reed, Adolph, Jr. | Copyright information

The Labor Party Founding Convention in 1996 was a gathering that acted on a different notion of solidarity than the traditional one. Instead of voicing solidarity with other movements and the action of other activists, the Labor Party sought for solidarity within the labor ranks of the US left itself.

Solidarity is a key notion on the left. It pops up a lot in leaflets and speeches, in calls to mobilize for demonstrations, attend forums, or participate in boycotts. We call on oursel...

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