That the President's report be received and endorsed, that the President reply to Rona Bailey congratulating the Trade Union History Project on its initiative in organising the Paul Robeson centennial celebrations in New Zealand, and that affiliates be advised of the activities and asked to support the TUHP's initiative.The NZCTU will be supporting the NZ celebrations of the centennary of Paul Robeson's birth, which are being organised by the Trade Union History Project.That the NZ Council of Trade Unions support the New Zealand and international celebrations on 9 April 1998 of the 100th birthday of Paul Robeson, the great American actor, athlete, scholar and worker for the civil rights of people throughout the world. The NZCTU applauds Paul Robeson's life-long commitment to the struggles of oppressed people around the world, the struggles of the Afro-American people against racism and segregation, and the struggles of working people for their democratic and trade union rights. The NZCTU records and deplores the suppression of Paul Robeson's human rights by the United States Government during his life-time. The NZCTU endorses the efforts of the Paul Robeson Centennial Committee to stimulate activities to gain public recognition for the life, career and legacy of Paul Robeson.