At the half-way point of the 10-week drive we are $21,800 short of what is needed to be on schedule. An average of $13,350 needs to be sent in weekly for the rest of the campaign.

Supporters of the fund around the country are holding meetings to discuss the work of the SWP and raise money for the fund. Some 20 people participated in a Militant Labor Forum here October 14 on “Building a Fighting Labor Movement Today.” The program featured SWP National Committee member Dennis Richter and Young Socialists member Michael Ortega. In the week leading up to the meeting, supporters of the fund in Newark made an effort to speak to everyone who had made a pledge to get a payment and to call and get new contributions. As a result, Newark turned in $1,500 this week. Fund meetings were also held in Chicago and Price, Utah.

Over the last week, four areas also decided to increase their quotas. Money pledged, however, is still $5,100 short of the $90,000 goal. Socialist workers everywhere are urged to consider increasing their quotas. Contributions should be sent to the SWP at 306 W. 37th Street, 10th floor, New York, NY 10018, with checks made out to SWP.

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