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We are calling on PDA activists to act swiftly to stop the unpopular and undemocratic expansion of NAFTA called the Peru Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It is expected to come up for a vote in the next week.
In spite of the widespread opposition to “free trade” policies demonstrated in the 2006 elections, key Democrats including Representatives Pelosi, Rangel and Levin have yet again betrayed the will of the electorate. Anxious to appease corporate funders, they are siding with the Bush Administration to push this agreement, which will further devastate workers and poor farmers in both countries. We must send them a clear message that their future in Congress depends on pleasing us--not ADM, Cargill, Monsanto, Dow and the pharmaceutical companies.
The corporate Democrats' strategy for a quiet passage of the Peru FTA was complicated by Senator Edwards declaration of his opposition to all four of the pending FTAs with Peru, Panama, Colombia and South Korea. We must take full advantage of this unexpected opening and expose all members of Congress who plan to vote for this NAFTA expansion.
You can be a part of a nationwide effort to stop this from passing, but you must act quickly:
Call your representative and ask them to oppose the Peru FTA.
Together we will put Congress on notice that we are watching as they choose between corporate profits and the interests of workers and the environment.
PDA is joined in this effort by many organizations, including:
Alliance for Responsible Trade, American Friends Service Committee, Campaign for Labor Rights,
Council of Canadians, London Chapter--Canada Global Exchange, Grassroots Global Justice (see GGJ statement on trade), Jobs with Justice (Portland, OR), Maryknoll office for Global Concerns, National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights , NYC People's Referendum on Free Trade, Portland Central America Solidarity Committee, Student Trade Justice Campaign, United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) Witness for Peace, World Hunger Year (WHY)
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