A Strike Against War.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 19, 6 November 1912, Page 56

A Strike Against War.

The International Socialist and Trade Union Congress at Copenhagen in 1910 discussed the question whether a stoppage of work by the workers in any two countries between which war was threatened could effectively- prevent war breaking out. It was agreed that the International Bureau should prepare a report for consideration at the Congress in 1913. In order to obtain the views of trade

unions and Socialist organisations throughout the country the British section of the Bureau has issued a circular headed, “ A Strike Against War ” asking the following questions:-—“Are you in favour of the organised working-class movements of all countries being asked to come to a mutual agreement whereby, in the event of war being threatened between any two or more countries, the workers of those countries would hold themselves prepared to try to prevent it by a mutual and simultaneous stoppage of work in the countries affected?” “Have you any suggestions to put forward or remarks to make on the proposal, or on the conditions necessary to its being made effective?” The replies were to be sent to 28, Victoria Street, Eon. where the Labour party has offices, not later than September 30.