In a message dated 98-09-23 14:03:11 EDT, you write: << The resolution cites a '"fivefold increase" in the number of striking enterprises since the beginning of 1998 but notes that many Communist Party raion and city organizations have "little influence" on local labor collectives. >> yes, well, the communist part didn't have much influence amongst the working class before the fall of the wall either. One would hope that they are learning from their new experiences, but I for one remain skeptical. maggie coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED]