Falih Alwan, president of the Federation of Workers' Councils and Unions of Iraq, is in Britain from 12 February 2005 to 24 February 2005.
He spoke at the TUC Iraq solidarity conference on Monday 14/02/05. During his stay in Britain he will also be speaking at other meetings, to give other activists a chance to hear about the new trade union movement in Iraq and in particular the recent wave of strikes there.
One meeting, hosted by No Sweat, was: Wednesday 16/02/05, 19:30, at room 2A, University of London Union, Malet St, London WC1.
No Sweat will also be helping to build a reception for Falih, sponsored by Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Union Council: Thursday 24/02/05, 18:30, at Bread and Roses, 68 Clapham Manor St, London SW4.
Please consult the Iraq Workers' Solidarity e-list for updates on other meetings with Falih.
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