2003 JUNE 4 - JUNE 10 NEWS
SHII TALKS OF IRAQ WAR AND WORLD PEACE
Analyzing the Iraq war and its aftermath, JCP Chair Shii Kazuo says that support for Iraq's reconstruction to meet the Iraqi people's needs should be led by the United Nations, not by a group of countries led by the United States and Britain. more
OPPOSE NEW LAW ALLOWING SDF TO BE READY TO SHOOT IRAQI PEOPLE
Legally, Iraq is still in a state of war; the SDF in Iraq will be part of the occupation forces; and rear support forces are likely to become targets of attack in a situation that may trigger fighting anywhere, says an Akahata editorial. more
LABOR LAW CHANGE WOULD INCREASE UNSTABLE JOBS
At a time when people are facing the danger of job losses and karoshi, it is intolerable that the government destroys the already existing rules and instead responds to business circles that are pursuing immediate profits and abandoning corporate social responsibilities. more
WORLD PEACE vs. U.S. HEGEMONY
* Shii on Iraq war and world peace (June 6)
WORLD PEACE vs. U.S. HEGEMONY - G-8 Evian Summit -
G-8 summit has somewhat blocked U.S. hegemony -- Akahata editorial, June 4
New world dictatorship? -- Akahata 'Current' column, June 4* Japan's prime minister swallows whatever the U.S. says (June 7)
WORLD PEACE vs. U.S. HEGEMONY - New Iraq law -
* Japan needs no new law to assist in Iraq occupation: JCP Ichida (June 10)
Oppose new law allowing SDF to be ready to shoot Iraqi people -- Akahata editorial, June 8CONTINGENCY LEGISLATION
* Rally to block wartime bills held (June 4)
* Contingency bills enacted (June 7)
* JCP chair: Let's gear our struggle against wartime laws to be never invoked (June 7)
* Wartime laws lack public consensus (June 7)
U.S. FORCES
* U.S. Forces in Okinawa put civil aircraft under its control (June 4)
* Residents indignant at military/civilian co-use of U.S. Yokota Air Base (June 5)
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
* A & H bomb survivors' organization to strive for victory in suits against government (June 6)
LABOR
* 'Freedom of dismissals' dropped from bill to change labor law (June 4)
Oppose labor law change that would increase unstable jobs -- Akahata editorial, June 5* Anti-labor bills railroaded through (June 6)
* Northwest Japan flight attendants demand court invalidate forcible transfer (June 10)
ANTI-POLLUTION ACTION DAY
* Mass anti-pollution action held (June 5)
SOUTH KOREA
* JCP chair meets with South Korean President Roh (June 10)