7/4 SF Forum: Teachers, Education & Militarization In Japan And The US

7/4 SF Forum: Teachers, Education & Militarization In Japan And The US

July 4 (Saturday) 10:00 AM Brunch 522 Valencia St/16th St.

Teachers, Education Militarization In Japan And The US

Visit of Anti-War Teachers From Japan

Saturday July 4, 2009 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Brunch

Activist anti-war teachers from Japan have been organizing to oppose the militarization of the schools by refusing to stand and sing the nationalist song Hinomaru Kimigayo that supports the emperor system. As a result of their protest they have been threatened with firing and discipline. Hundreds of them are now engaged in court cases in Tokyo and around the country to fight this repression for their anti-war views. They have received support from the Los Angeles UTLA, AFT 2121 and OEA and many other unions in the US. They will be joined by teachers from AFT 2121 and other organizers against militization in US schools for this important exchange and discussion.

Visiting from Japan:

Teachers union anti-war activists and activists against militarization Visiting SF

*Sister YONEYAMA Yoshie, Education Workers Division of National Communication Center of Labor Unions (NCCLU)

*Sister SATO Etsuko, Miura Peninsula District Teachers Union

*Sister KOJIMA Eriko (58) / ILSC

*Brother MISUMI Tadashi (65) / National Organizing Committee of August 6-9 Hiroshima-Nagasaki Anti-War and Anti-Nuke Actions

Also there will be a report on the struggle in the US against militarization of the schools with AFT 2121 members and others.

For information call (415)424-8311 or (415)867-0628

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