WHEREAS:

The House of Representatives recently adopted H.J. Res. 3 which calls for resumption of negotiations with the Soviet Union leaning toward a comprehensive ban on nuclear weapons test; and

WHEREAS:

H.J. Res. 3 specifically provides (1) that the President should propose to the Soviet Union the immediate resumption of negotiations toward conclusion of a verifiable comprehensive test ban treaty and (2) that the President should request Senate approval of two U.S. Soviet treaties signed in 1974 and 1976, but never ratified; and

WHEREAS:

The Senate adopted the language of H.J. Res. 3 as an amendment to the fiscal 1985 defense authorization bill by a vote of 77-22 which the Reagan Administration opposed; and

WHEREAS:

The House and Senate vote on H.J. Res. 3 represents a clear repudiation of the Administration's arms control policy with respect to nuclear testing.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That this 27th International Convention reaffirms AFSCME's support of legislation to curb the arms race and urges Congress to approve appropriate legislation to achieve that goal.

SUBMITTED BY:

Stephen M. Culen, Executive Director
AFSCME Council 31
Springfield, Illinois

John L. Rhoades, President
Local 38, Council 31
Jackson, Illinois