What's new with Phoenix IWOC: Week of May 9th

The past couple weeks we have been busy continuing to contact members and prospective members inside the ADOC and elsewhere. At this time, we have made contact with around 70 individuals, and have been able to send copies of the Incarcerated Worker, membership forms, and other literature into the prisons. We could not have made this possible without the ongoing support we have received, in the form of stamps, use of a copier machine, envelopes, and monetary donations to supply our activities. We wholeheartedly thank everyone who has continued to support us, and IWOC's efforts, especially those who allowed us to conduct stamp and envelope drives at your events! We also thank comrade Francisco for providing translation!

Some letters about to go out

Around the country, there has been an uptick of activity, most notably the prison strikes initiated by the Free Alabama Movement on Mayday which has received extensive media coverage. Also, IWOC itself has received some good coverage as of late. Additionally, the Texas prison strike which launched on April 4th has come to an end, after having achieved some results. Please make sure that you share these stories and interviews and continue to spread the word!

At this time, IWOC - Phx's plan is to continue to make new contacts, and solidify our efforts. We will be hosting an open meeting soon, which will be announced via this blog and the Phoenix IWW facebook page so keep a lookout. As far as needs go, we are looking for Spanish translators, and collaboration opportunities with existing organizations, as well as on an individual basis. If you are interested in helping us out, please get in touch!

Also, if you are an IWOC branch and are interested in receiving a copy of an initial contact letter we have come up with, or just extending a line of communication, please reach out.

If you are interested in contributing to our efforts, shoot us an email at Phoenix.iwoc@riseup.net or leave us a message at (480) 296-3106

Solidarity Forever,

Phoenix IWOC