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Hull launches M.G.F.
from Dave Godman
S a response to the national
protests recently voiced over the executed South African trade unionists, the South Vietnam situation, | the savage sentence on V. L. Allen in Nigeria, the white dictatorship in | Southern Rhodesia, the necessity of setting up a local Movement for Colonial Freedom has become urgent. The present organisation with aims similar to the aims of MCF is the University Anti- Apartheid Society. For obvious reasons, during vacation there is no organisation functioning in Hull relating to the evergrowing problems of Neo-Imperialism. American, Portuguese and South African and Belgian aggression do not grind to a halt during the twelve-week vacation. At present there is no active participation of Trade Unionists and members of the labour movement outside the University in any such organisation as the Movement for Colonial Freedom, The first primary concern of a trade-unionist is to work for the betterment of his working conditions, the improvement of his wages, and we hope for a change in the class structure of Britain, But should a trade unionist forget the working class_movements of other
who are present being hounded, exploited and in general, suffering through the reactionary policies of Neo-imperialist governments? Surely not. In demonstrations in Hull recently, _ although well attended by students, there has been a marked absence of trade unionists and members of the labour movement. We would therefore like to make an appeal to members of trade unions and the labour movement and ask for their advice, participation and support in starting this organisation. Correspondence from anyone will be welcome, with a view to a meeting in mid-February. A | definite response is important NOW, | as We must try to help peopte suffering under colonial oppression. If you would be willing to help | with the formation of a branch of MCF in Hull, or if you are in sympathy with its aims and objects, please contact: David Godman. 48 Gillett Street, Hessle Road, Hull. * The preliminary meeting has | now been fixed for Sunday, 14th of February, 2.30, Carron House, 78 Beverley Road,
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