Hands Off Venezuela

Hands Off Venezuela National Conference 2008

By Hands Off Venezuela

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Historic events are unfolding in Venezuela. Venezuelans go back to the polls on 23^rd November to elect governors and mayors, a further test for the Revolution. Hugo Chavez has embarked upon a program of public ownership of key sectors of the economy, including electricity, telecommunications, cement, steel and the Bank of Venezuela. Chavez has put forward the perspective of socialism. A new mass Socialist Party and Young Socialists have been set up to ensure its success.

However, the continual coup plots by US imperialism and the local oligarchies to overthrow the Revolution have been stepped up not only in Venezuela but also in Bolivia. We call on all youth, trade unionists and progressive people to rally in support of the Revolution in Venezuela and in the rest of Latin America. Come and play your part! Help defend the Venezuelan Revolution!

Speakers from Venezuela:

Jesus Pino from the Revolutionary Front of Steel Workers (SIDOR, the recently nationalised steel industry).
Video message from Vanessa Davies, TV presenter of "Contracolpe" ("Fightback") on Venezolana de Televisión.

Other invited speakers include:

John McDonnell MP
Bob Crow, General Secretary, RMT
Jeremy Dear, General Secretary, the National Union of Journalists
Matt Wrack, General Secretary, Fire Brigades Union
Alan Woods, author of The Venezuelan Revolution
Derek Wall, spokesperson for the Green Party
Samuel Moncada, the Venezuelan Ambassador

Workshops on a green Venezuela, socialism of the 21st century, workers' control in Venezuela and media war against the revolution.

The fourth National Conference of HOV will be held in Central London. Registration will begin at 9.30am. Conference will start at 10.30am and will end at 5.30pm. Entrance is free for HOV members but donations are welcome; £10 per trade union delegate. Space is limited, wo pre-registration will be important to guarantee a place.

Stop US interference in Venezuela's affairs!

Defend the Revolution!

Support the struggle for socialism!

Place: Main Lecture Theatre, Clore Management Centre, Birkbeck College, Torrington Sq., London WC1 E7HX

Date: Saturday 22nd November, 9.30am (Registration), 10.30am (Start)

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