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AFT Resolution

KU KLUX KLAN

WHEREAS, the AFT passed a resolution in August 1980 condemning the Ku Klux Klan and committing itself to the development of educational materials which combat the Klan and its racist ideas; and

WHEREAS, there also has been a resurgence of Nazi organizations, both here and in Western Europe, and there is evidence of ties between KKK and Nazi organizations; and

WHEREAS, racism and racist violence are inimical to the very principles of the labor movement of which we are a part:

RESOLVED, that the AFT condemn the recent rise of racism and racist violence in the country; and

RESOLVED, that the AFT reaffirm its commitment to develop materials by October 1, 1981, for use in the locals to educate its members and to use in educational programs around the importance of fighting racism and racist violence.

(1981)

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