by Graham Smallwood At the recent AGM of Leeds Campaign group the initiative was taken, at the suggestion of Socialist Outlook and Socialist Organiser supporters to organise a public meeting to co-ordinate activities around the March 19 TUC demonstration.
The public meeting, although relatively small represented a significant step forward.
Activists from the ARA, ANL, YRE and AFA along with socialists and trade unionists discussed the best ways of building the demonstration and working together locally.
Between 20 and 30 activists, from the different campaigns, came together to distribute thousands of leaflets. It is hoped that after the demonstration we can continue to work together and perhaps establish a more permanent framework.
Pulling out
Unfortunately after contributing to the first meeting the SWP seem to have taken the decision to pull out of any joint activities.
At a recent SWP public meeting on racism with Tony Cliff Socialist Outlook and Socialist Organiser supporters were told they would not be allowed into the meeting.
It is hoped that the local SWP branch change their attitude and play a positive part in the joint fight against racism and fascism.
IN THIS CRISIS LABOR AND MANAGEMENT MUST COS OPERATE.. - AND WE WILL CO-OPERATE.. SOCIALIST OUTLOOK No. 59, 26 March 1994, Page 3 ....SO YOU WILL CO-OPERATE