christic@labrea.Stanford.EDU (06/12/91)
/* Written 3:58 pm Jun 11, 1991 by sldn in cdp:carnet.alerts */
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Coordinator, Central American Labor Defense Network
The Central American Labor Defense Network
(CALDN) seeks a part-time coordinator. CALDN
is a national emergency response network of about
1000 members in defense of Central American and
Mexican trade unionists. When unionists are
kidnapped, tortured, or assasinated, CALDN sends
protest messages via telexes or paid ads in
Central American newspapers.
CALDN is a project of the Labor Coalition
on Central America, which is made up of local
labor committees on Central America. Recently,
some committees have become involved in local
coalitions organizing to include a social and
environmental charter in the free trade agreement
with Mexico, and in developing relationships with
unionists in Mexico.
Responsibilities include:
* writing, producing, and distributing brochures,
urgent action bulletins & reports;
* organizing emergency response efforts by U.S.
unionists;
* administering and maintaining a telex emergency
response network and
* fundraising to meet the expanding costs of the CALDN
program.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have good communication
skills, organizing experience, basic computer
skills and some administration experience.
Knowledge of the U.S. labor movement and Central
America and the ability to speak Spanish would
be helpful.
Salary and Job Info:
The position is half-time, twenty hours per
week, with flexible hours. The salary is $9.00
per hour. Although the office is currently
located in Oakland, the position could be
relocated if necessary. The position is available
as soon as possible.
All applicants will be considered. Women and
people from traditionally disadvantaged communities
are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter
to CALDN Search Committee, P.O. Box 28014, Oakland,
CA 94604, or send to our peacenet address, sldn.