WEST COAST REGIONAL


ANTICAPITALIST CONVERGENCE


AUTONOMOUS FESTIVALS OF RESISTANCE


SF BAY AREA APRIL 26 ~ MAY 1


Mayday is an ancient holiday of spring, celebrating the rebirth of the world and the bounty of nature. It is also International Workers' Day, which marks workers' struggle for liberation from those who would exploit others for their own profit. As such, the spirit of Mayday in human history has roots and significance much deeper than any political conjuncture.





In view of this, we invite all people to come together in the spirit of Mayday and join in autonomous festivals of resistance expressing

the indomitable force of life which will not expire in this darkest hour of civilization.





We do not see what we do as lacking in legitimacy and do not seek to appeal or accommodate to existing hierarchies of power in an effort

to boost our own standing.



We hope that people with a shared vision can bring their own initiative and inspirations to organize events that would enrich these festivals, each in their own way. We do not seek subordination from those we work with and do not think that people need our approval to make their inspirations a reality. We would like to work together based on freedom and trust, and to offer help, mutually. We believe this in itself is valuable. We do not seek to form organizations or hierarchies, but would rather form friendships.