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Portland Observer, May 8, 1986, Page 9 South African lack unions lead apartheid fight Resistance to apart h a d is gaining m om entum inside South A fric a , just l eaders o f the w orld's free labor unions stressed during the IC F I U as it is internationally. At the leading edge o f the struggle meeting that the international cam paign to eliminate apartheid is geared is the independent Black trade union to the needs o f the Black workers and movement which is “ growing both in its strength and in its anger at what is happening in the tow nships," as Phiroshaw C am a y , general secretary o f the Council o f Unions o f South th a r unions, w ho they see as the great A fric a (C U S A ), put it at a press con ference follow ing the meeting o f the executive board o f the International Confederation o f Free T rade Unions in W ashington. hope o f South A fric a . " I want to stress that what we do is in response to the needs as expressed by our South A fric a n trade union friend s," IC F T U Gen.-Sec. John Vanderveken told reporters. “ It is not a program that we dream up for than It is worked out w ith th e m ." Norm Crosby to meet teens South A fric a n Black unions took part in the IC F T U meeting It included Cam ay and President Chris Dlam ini o f the Federation o f South A fric a n Trade Unions (F O S A T U ). C U S A and F O S A T U are the tw o largest group ings in the independent Black union m ovem ent. As apartheid continues to grip their nation, the Black trade unions are rapidly expanding and have be come more articulate in their de mands. Black membership has grown HUO percent since 1980. "T h e y are claiming the applica:ion o f fair laoor standards generally, and have made signiticant gains," Director General Francis Blandard o f the Inter natuxial I a tx » Office pointed out in an address to the IC F T U board. The large-scale work stoppages in the Transvaal area last Novem ba and other demonstrations since then reflect the growing impatience o f Blacks with the government’s refusal to ahaixkxi its apartheid policies. The IC F T U boad noted in a repixt on South African labor developments that in spite o f these aduevemenis uruon membership still only represents 15 percent o f the workforce o f the country, estimated at 10.3 million Union membership in 1983 was esti w ill visit T he Salvation A rm y ’s Greenhouse Center M a y 14 to meet some o f P o rtla n d ’s toughest teenagers. Crosby w ill visit the Greenhouse, a drop-in center for hardened street teens, between 3:00 - 3:30 p.m . Crosby w ill be in tow n to make another appearance on behalf o f the Prices Good 5/8 Thru 5/14/85 At All Safeways In The Vicinity 01 Originating Publications. Rotay C lub o f P o rtland. Rotary co sponsors the Greenhouse w ith The Salvation A rm y . The Greenhouse Center opened nearly 18 months ago to provide hun dreds o f P o rtla n d ’ s street teens with a sanctuary fro m their own violent life styles. A t Greenhouse, kids re ceive hot meals, counseling, clothing and a num ber o f olher services, in cluding emergency transportal ion home all across ihe country. " M a n y o f these kids are runaways with no other place to tu r n ," said L i. C ol. David P. Riley, T he Salvation A rm y's mander. Cascade Division “ Greenhouse offers com them hope for a tangible fu tu re .” Last m onth the Greenhouse staff completed a census o f mated at 1.5 nullum, with Blacks num lias done more to generate international henng 671,194, ix 43 4 percent o f the total. At the same time that the independent Black trade union m o v a n a il is growing awareness o f the true nature o f apart had than any ix b a single group in the country Die IC F T U leaders see tfie continued so rapidly, it has become a major targa for repression by the authorities last progress o f the independent Black labor seat more than 250 persons wete lulled by secuntv police and thousands in sekpment in South Africa “ A s the u iu o n s are daily becoming more professional, dynamic, with a re markable matuknty and confidence in jured, the report noted iikisem ait as the only truly positive d r Virtually the entire leadership o f the South African W orkers Unions is in ja il lacing trea son charges, together with the whole leadership o f the United Democratic Front. Yet, despite setbacks, the inde pendent Black trade union movemeni handling negotiations and disputers, tluough thar successes they are looked upixi by the Black people o f South Africa as the only hope for peaceful change,” Varxlervekai said. tReprutfei) fm m AFL-CIO News) SAFEWAY WAREHOUSE Popular com edian N o rm Crosby, known to millions as the “ master o f m alaprop” A delegation o f top leaders o f the P o rtla n d ’s street youth and found that the typ i cal street teen is a 16-year-old boy 48-0unce Criso Oil Citrus Hill Orange Juice Or 3-Pound Can Shortening, Reg. Or Butter Flavor 100% Pure Juice, 12-0unce Can, Select, Frozen $969 ■B who has lived in doorways and flop- houses for ihe past three years. Although the census did not spe cifically delve in io how sireet teens support themselves, Riley said lhat “ i t ’s fairly safe to assume" that the Sales Limited To Retail Quantities. No Sales To Dealers. INVENTORY CLEARANCE 99c Save Up To $1.26. Save Up To $1.00, Super Moist Cake Mix Lucerne Homestyle Ice Cream kids engage in p ro siilu tio n, pim ping and drug dealing lo survive. For more in fo rm atio n about The Salvation A rm y -R o ta ry Greenhouse, contact Salvation A rm y Cascade D i visional Headquarters at 2.34-0825. Infant care class free Prepared C h ild b irth Association o f Portland is sponsoring a free infant Betty Crocker, 18 To 18.25-Ounce, 14 Asst’d Varieties care class for expectant parents with the help o f Babyland Diaper Service. This one night seminar w ill include practical info rm ation on selecting 79c equipment and choosing a docior, as well as the latest tips on diapering, dressing, and bathing a newborn infant. T h e first o f these sessions will be held on Tuesday, M a y 14, 1985, at 7:30 p .m . in G oo d Sam aritan Hospital's Nursing Education B uild ing, 2255 N .W . N o rth ru p St., Room Save Up To 30*. Deluxe, Old Fashioned Freezer Style, Half Gallon Size $199 Save Up To $1.00, T-Bone Steaks ?298 Tender, Aged, Well-Trimmed Quality Beef Lb R ib H a lf P o rk Loin Fully Processed *1 28 Lb. 108. For m ore in fo rm atio n , or lo pre-register, call Vicky ai 245-3196. Call Mom free at Jantzen Mall Fresh Crisp Head Lettuce M o m ’s Ihe word at Jant/rn Beach Center. M all shoppers will be invited to call thar mom and speak to h a free for 3 minutes, anywhere in the U .S .A . The promotion, s p o n s o r e d by Jantzen Beach Center and A lin a ( ommuraca- tion Services Inc., will begin Thurvlay, May 9th and continue through M o th a ’s Day, Sunday, M ay California Iceberg Variety 12th. Calls will he made from 3:30 - 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a m. - 6 p.m . on Saturday, and 12 mxm to 5 p.m . on Sunday. Large Red Ripe Tomatoes Size Lb. 48* Fresh Crisp Cucumbers Lb 29* Save Fresh Green Cabbage 16*Lb. Lb. 23* ♦ 1. « V • • JE-S2 * - t / ' T r ■/•• •. . 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