The May 19th Movement, named for the day being the day of the group's first meeting as well as also being the birthdates of Malcolm X, Ho Chi Minh, Augusto Sandino, Lorraine Hansberry and Yuri Kochiyama, is dedicated to the development of a local independent political party with the express purpose of finding, running and electing working class candidates to office in Los Angeles to represent the interests of the poor and the working poor.
NEXT MEETING Chuco's Justice Center for 2pm saturday 9/4. 1137 e. Redondo Blvd. easiest directions from slauson & crenshaw- 2 blocks west to west blvd, south to e. redondo- right there at the corner. To subscribe to the May 19th listserve send an e-mail to [email protected] Initial meeting held 8-7-10 The planks of the platform/Points of Unity could form the basis of committees: 1.) the right to a job for all wanting to work at a ''union--wage'' (Jobs committee) 2.) the right to housing and an end to involuntary homelessness (Housing) 3.) the right to free and quality health-care (Healthcare) 4.) the right to free education up to the person's ability (Ediucation) 5.) the right to participate in real job-training so as to dramatically improve the skill levels off the unemployed, the underemployed and, those who are for now, unemployables (Could go under Jobs or Education) 6.) the right of a worker to go to where he/she can best provide for themselves and their families (International) 7.) the right to municipal voting whereby the qualification for the franchise is residency (and not what is called 'citizenship'). (Franchise).. The committees will study the subject matter and develop "talking points' on these. Notes from the meeting: - I thought it was a fairly good turn out and a good mix of opinions and interest. - I think we were clear on our objectives....we did generate interest. I.e., people express an continued interest in being involved. - We didn't collectively come up with a vision statement as was one of our objectives of this kick of meeting....maybe the circumstances didn't allow for it though. - wasn't clear on next steps - Much...much more work to do. The following are comments / discussion points etc...expressed by the audience. 1. research opposition/ city budget / how local govt. works / 2. target those dissatisfied with Parks. 3. concept excellent. 4. not just anyone can run...must exhibit values/charismatic 5. wants 8th district to stay black/wild card issues? 6. police brutality-community nexus. 7. training needed. 8. our endeavor use as a movement building vehicle. 9. electoral politics as a tactic not a strategy. 10. activist approach...not based in reality. 11. take over neighborhood councils. 12. issue-focus campaign / educational & political 13. new orientation on question of working class survival 14. economy 15. put forth radical platform / 5 basic needs of a human being. 16. candidate selected will serve at a "union wage" (with all salary and benefits above that amount to be returned to the community. To subscribe to the May 19th listserve send an e-mail to [email protected] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[email protected]?subject=laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
