Vol. 73/No. 20      May 25, 2009

A team of supporters of the Militant who went to the Thumann’s meatpacking plant in Carlstadt, New Jersey, was able to help broaden the readership of the paper and raise money for the fund.

Holding the latest issue of the paper and a large black plastic bag, the team members explained to workers that the Militant is financed by many contributions from workers. The results? “One subscription, 13 first-time contributors to the Militant fund (totaling $19.50), and 13 single copies sold. Well worth it,” wrote Mike Baumann.

The example from Baumann highlights why as a workers paper it is so important for readers of the Militant to finance its work. Contributions from workers, small and large, who know the importance and value of a paper that tells the truth week in and week out about the struggles of working people around the world and the impact of the deepening economic crisis on their lives, makes a huge difference in broadening its reach.

Supporters of the Militant in Chicago organized to go to Detroit last weekend to meet with a student who they had met at the May Day rally in that city. In addition to helping to sell the paper in the Latino community, he contributed $34 to the fund.

“We have five new contributors,” said Laura Anderson, the fund organizer in Chicago. “Today a coworker and meat packer who recently renewed his Militant subscription for the first time contributed $5 to the fund.”

The fund campaign ends May 19 with all money received in the Militant office by Wednesday, May 27 counting toward the final chart.

It’s not too late to join the effort. Contact a distributor near you or send your contribution directly to the paper at 306 W. 37th St., 10th floor, New York, NY, 10018.

'Militant' fund drive: Week 6 of 8