Sohyo Turns to Political Action

Sohyo [General Council of Japan Trade Unions], Churitsu Roren [Liaison Council of Neutral Trade Unions], scholars! and women's groups, and other organizations.

SOHYO TURNS TO POLITICAL ACTION

Sohyo [General Council of Japan Trade Unions] has announced a significant shift in policy. Instead of placing the emphasis on economic struggles, the emphasis will now be placed on political action.

The announcement was made recently by Chairman Ohta. He said that Sohyo, which represents some 3,700,000 members, will throw its energy into movements for peace and against the war in Vietnam,

The unions will campaign against the Security Treaty tying Japan to the United States and fight against the proposed revision of the Constitution which would make it again legal for the Japanese government to build up its armed forces and engage in new military adventures.

Chairman Ohta said that Sohyo cannot remain passive to the war raging in Vietnam,

WILL TRY NOT TO DO IT