Voting begins today for the Unison general secretary election. Union members need a leadership that will fight to defend jobs, conditions, and public services. Socialist Appeal calls for a vote for Paul Holmes – the members’ candidate.
Amongst their many attacks on workers, the Tory government are attempting to undermine public sector pensions. The labour movement leaders must organise a coordinated militant campaign to force a retreat.
Despite the barriers presented by the pandemic, this year’s Revolution Festival was the biggest and best ever, with over 600 attending the weekend’s incredible discussions, which highlighted the vital importance of Marxist ideas.
Workers in the North West have been left high and dry, as new restrictions are imposed without the necessary financial support. Rather than negotiating with the Tories, Burnham and co. must mobilise workers in defiance against the government.
Revolution Festival 2020 begins today! With a packed programme of exciting talks and discussions, this year’s festival promises to be the best ever. Don’t miss out – get your ticket now and join the revolution!
A tsunami of job cuts and austerity looms for workers. But instead of organising a militant response, the TUC are pleading with the Tories for a deal. In place of class collaboration, the trade union movement needs a socialist fightback.
Elections for the leadership of Young Labour are in full swing. On the left, the ‘For a Socialist Future’ slate is looking to become a rallying point for radical youth. Candidate Lewis Griffiths reports on the campaign for a socialist YL.
The oppression of the Uyghurs by the Chinese regime is real. But Western imperialism’s condemnation is a cynical attempt to put pressure on Beijing. Sanctions will not alleviate the plight of the Uyghurs – only class struggle will.
Recent events surrounding elite horse racing association the Jockey Club have revealed the cosy relationship between the Tories, the establishment, and big business. As ever, it is workers who suffer the consequences of this corruption.
In a landslide election result New Zealand’s Labour party has won an absolute majority, showing a dramatic shift to the left. However, the programme promises very little and its limits will be exposed by the coming economic tsunami.
Refuse workers in Bexley, London, are fighting for decent pay and conditions, in a struggle against parasitic Serco bosses. Public sector and outsourced workers must unite and wage a mass campaign against council cuts and privatisation.
Voting begins today for the Young Labour elections. Now more than ever, we need a fighting socialist leadership. The militant stance taken by the Labour Party Young Socialists provides an inspiring reference point for activists today.