BTUSM statement (combine to pdf)

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This document is a statement from the Black Trade Unionists Solidarity Movement (BTUSM) dated 30 October 1983, condemning the US invasion of Grenada. It outlines demands including the immediate withdrawal of foreign troops and compensation for damages, and pledges solidarity with the New Jewel Movement in Grenada. The statement highlights organized support through demonstrations, political advocacy, and international cooperation within the labor movement.

Key points:
– BTUSM demands the immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops from Grenada.
– They call for the USA to pay compensation to the Grenadian government and citizens for destruction caused.
– The movement calls for an International Labour Movement Committee of Inquiry including Black trade unionists to investigate recent events relating to Grenada.
– BTUSM commits to providing financial, political, and other support to Grenada and organizing demonstrations and pickets.
– Bernie Grant is listed as Chairperson, reflecting his leadership role within this Black trade union campaign.

The BTUSM statement connects to Bernie Grant's broader engagement with Black British political activism and trade unionism during the 1980s. It reflects the internationalist and anti-imperialist perspectives that shaped Black British political movements, emphasizing solidarity with Caribbean struggles and demanding reparations. This document illustrates how Black trade unionists mobilized to challenge global injustices and support liberation movements.

Source note: The OCR transcript contains some minor errors and formatting inconsistencies but the core message and key demands are clearly identifiable.