Whereas: the working class knows no borders or races, but exists wherever workers are exploited for the benefit of capital; and

Whereas: all human beings are entitled to the means of obtaining the necessities of life for themselves and their families, regardless of any artificial barriers created by government; and

Whereas: the nature of capitalist economies is to draw workers from all over to the centers of capitalist investment, while at the same time drawing wealth out of less-developed economies, thereby eliminating opportunities to earn a living within such economies; and

Whereas: the recent rise in immigration to the United States of America is directly attributable to this process, as exemplified by the destructive free-trade treaties forced upon Latin America by the United States government, as well as the insatiable lust of North American employers for a dependent, immigrant work-force that can be compelled to labor under sub-minimum wages and deplorable working conditions and used to undermine the working conditions of all workers; and

Whereas: all workers, wherever economic necessity may force them to seek work, are entitled to organize and take concerted, economic action for the defense and aid of their class, for which purpose the Industrial Workers of the World has sought to unite the workers of the world in One Big Union, regardless of nationality or place of origin; and

Whereas: the struggle of immigrant workers is connected and integral to the struggle of all workers for industrial freedom and economic security, which demands the solidarity of all workers, in every industry throughout the world;

Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED,

That the General Executive Board of the Industrial Workers of the World declares its opposition to efforts to prohibit or criminalize the crossing of national borders by workers, and opposes efforts to prohibit the giving of aid and comfort to immigrant workers; and be it further RESOLVED,

That, in order to advance the solidarity of all workers, and to demonstrate to the employing class that an injury to one worker is an injury to all, the General Executive Board of the Industrial Workers of the World hereby endorses the popular call for a general strike and protest in defense of immigrant workers in the United States, and calls upon all Branches and members of the Organization to participate in such a strike and protest, as local circumstances shall permit, on the first day of May 2006, the International Workers' Holiday.

GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD

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“Capitalism cannot reform itself; it is doomed to self-destruction. No universal selfishness can bring social good to all.” —Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois

Socialism is the great friend of workers, and results in every worker being very prosperous.

Sincerely,

Cuba

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"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival."
Winston Churchill

Most 16 year olds live in a fantasy world......at home with Mommy & Daddy in a protected environment. They know little or nothing about the world yet.

Give him time; he'll learn.

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"This is a time for a national imperative not to fail in Iraq." Condoleeza Rice, January 11, 2007

I really think you have lost the issue.I don't care that there here. I care that they are not paying taxes. I care that they are exploiting our welfare system. I care they are porposely impregnating young american women who are citizen of this United states and allow them to come and go as they please because they have siblings living in the US. You are so far off about the issues.Ask them to give up their duel citizenship ask them to pay taxes aks them to register with the government ask them to stay off the welfare system and ask them to stay here and become a citizen of the country who gives them everything they have. I promise you they will say no way. I would just like to tell you my ancesters who came here did and they help build this country. The migrant workers are only are only filling the void for cheap laborers so prices of products can stay down and profits can stay up. Please stop patronizing us we know the real issues. Here's a perfect example in the Houston area alone nearly $200,000,000.00 was spent on illeagal aliens for health care. I find that appauling. There are 2 solutions send them back or register them and start them on their way to citizenship.

Note: The IWW is an extreme leftwing organization with frequent ties to communists during the 20th century - it now has about 900 active members.

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Blade: "more educated and literate people than Justabubba"

Justabubba: "that would include everyone"

http://politicalforum.com/showthread.php?t=27847

I am sorry, but if you come to this nation illegally, you commited a crime against this nation. I say we should send then packing back, but realistically we should ban them from having any assistance here in the states. Should teach them to NOT break laws and come in this nation legally.

Considering I'm married to a LEGAL immigrant, I find it personally insulting that someone is trying to condone illegal immigration and wants it to continue unabated...

My hubby entered this country legally. He applied for residency legally. As a legal immigrant, he was not allowed to use any handouts, but had to prove to the US goverment that he could take care of his own, without assistance. We paid out of our pockets, for each single step to obtain legal residency here...

Nobody gave us a free ride. We didn't milk the system, but put into the system...

It's simple enough...You want to come here and work, then do so legally and on your own steam and monies. Stop expecting free rides and handouts, crippling our economy.

If you're here illegally, then I want you picked up and sent back to wherever you came.

Does the General Executive Board condone Identity Theft, perjury, tax fraud and forgery?

Tell your Husband I really respect him and welcome him with open arms to our great country!!

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Aint but three things in this world thats worth a solitary dime,
But old dogs and children and watermelon wine.
Tom T. Hall
http://www.obamatruth.org/