Solidarity National Convention, 2023

On August 18th – 20th Solidarity will be conducting our biannual national convention where we will discuss our analysis of the current political situation, set organizational priorities, and elect our national leadership. There are two resolutions, one on policing and the other on consistent anti-imperialism, that have been submitted for a vote.

To be eligible to vote at the convention, your dues must be paid up through May 2023. Contact cfc@igc.org if you need to make back dues payment arrangements. There is no convention registration fee, since we’re not incurring travel and facilities costs, but contributions to help offset Zoom expenses are welcome! (To make a convention donation, you can go to the Solidarity website, click on the donate tab or send a check to the office, 7012 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 4210.)

This convention will be conducted via Zoom. To join us at the convention please register at this link or by copying and pasting this URL into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrc–orj0qGtBmRivBs8wbFI_G6wW6S8jA.

TENTATIVE AGENDA (time is EDT)

Friday, August 18th

8:30 – 11:00 PM
OPENING SONG: Jake E & Wendy T
PROCEDURES: Seating Presiding Committee, Adopting Agenda and Rules
Who We Have Lost: Bill B
Barri Boone, Gene Warren, Margaret Jordan, Mike Hirsch, Mike Parker,
Mike Rubin, Milton Fisk, Ron Warren and Tim Schermerhorn
Why I Joined Solidarity: Mark W
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION—U.S. Politics Today
Overview: David F, Repro Rights: Giselle G, IPA: Dianne F
US-Puerto Rico: Rafael Bernabe

Saturday, August 19th

12:00 – 2:30 PM
Why I Joined Solidarity: Rob C
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION—Policing & Abolition
Malik Miah and Hédi Soula (NPA, France)
Vote on Policing Resolution
2:30 – 3:00 PM – BREAK

3:00 – 5:30 – PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION—Labor Today
Labor Song: Jake E
Overview: Dianne F, Education: Norine G, Teamsters-UPS: Traven L, UAW: Wendy T

Sunday, August 20th

12:00 – 2:30 PM
GREETINGS FROM THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL – Penelope D
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION–Imperialism/Anti-Imperialism
Presentations: Promise L, Ana Christina (Brazil)
Presentation on Consistent Anti-Imperialism Resolution: David F & Peter S
Vote on Resolution
2:30 – 3:00 PM BREAK

3:00 – 5:30 PM PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION—Organizational & Political Tasks
PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION— Organizational & Political Tasks
Presentation on Organizational & Political report, including Soli DSA – Kay M
Webzine Report: Peter S
Social Media Status Report: Jake

Presentations followed by votes

Motion to end moderation of members’ list, while periodically posting reminders of the norms and procedures–Scott
Incoming NC nominations and slate motivation: David F
Nominations for ATC Ed Bd: Ursula
Closing Song: “Solidarity Forever,” Jake E