On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Doug Henwood <dhenwood at panix.com> wrote:
> [As I just said, the anarchist-libertarian faction is trying to block the
> adoption of this by the OWS general assembly.]
>
> TEACH-IN: DEMANDS WORKING GROUP PANEL
>
> Saturday 3:00-5:00 PM
> 66 W 12th St Rm 407
> Part of Day-long Teach-in sponsored by the New School Senate
>
> What’s the story about the proposed
> Jobs for All Demand?
>
> The Demands Working Group of Occupy Wall Street unanimously endorsed and is
> circulating for discussion the following demand, which will be submitted to
> the General Assembly of OWS:
>
> “Jobs for ALL - A Massive Public Works and Public Service Program
>
> We demand a massive public works and public service program with direct
> government employment at prevailing (union) wages, paid for by taxing the
> rich and corporations, by immediately ending all of America's wars, and by
> ending all aid to authoritarian regimes to create 25 million new jobs to:
>
> -Expand education: cut class sizes and provide free university for all;
> -Expand healthcare and provide free healthcare for all (single payer
> system);
> -Build housing, guarantee decent housing for all;
> -Expand mass transit, provided for free;
> -Rebuild the infrastructure—bridges, flood control, roads;
> -Research and implement clean energy alternatives; and
> -Clean up the environment.
>
> These jobs are to be open to all, regardless of documentation/immigration
> status or criminal record.”
>
> Come to this open teach-in to learn about this demand, its history, and
> implications for the Occupations movement. We urge all to join in the
> discussion and to prepare their comments and proposed amendments (friendly
> and unfriendly!) for the General Assembly.
>
> AND:
> Demands Working Group Meeting
> Sunday, 6:00 PM
> Tompkins Square Park
> (center, circular area right off E. 7th St., between Ave B and C)
> 1st Ave on L train or 2ndAve on F train
> This is the working group for those who want OWS to put forward demands.
> All who want to help us plan for a broad-based discussion and eventual
> adoption of the “Jobs for All” Demand are invited!
>
>
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