The prospect of a Syriza government
caused a wave of panic in the bourgeoisie of Greece and internationally.
They organized a massive campaign to drive people away from Syriza,
warning of economic catastrophe if they came to power. That was
sufficient to panic wide sections of the middle class, older people and
backward layers into voting for the New Democracy.
This weekend (14 July) is the Durham Miners Gala. A big turnout is
expected and Socialist Appeal will be there! Look for our stall and
comrades selling the current issue with the Gala wraparound.
Hundreds of coal miners have arrived
in Madrid today, after having walked between 400 and 500 km from the
different mining regions in Spain (Asturias, León, Aragón and
Puertollano). The determination and militancy of their struggle,
entering now day 43 of an all out strike, have captured the imagination
of wide layers of Spanish workers and youth who will come out today and
tomorrow for a massive demonstration of working class solidarity
The crisis of the euro resembles a long drawn-out death agony. There is one “decisive” summit after another, each proclaiming a definitive end to the euro crisis. The markets rally for a few hours or days and then fall once more. The index of the European stock markets resembles a thermometer that tracks the process of a terminally sick patient.
![[Audio] Britain on the brink – 1972](https://communist.red/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/school15x.jpg "[Audio] Britain on the brink – 1972")
Ken Capstick, former Vice-President,
Yorkshire National Union of Miners and Rob Sewell, author of ‘In the
Cause of Labour’ and editor of Socialist Appeal, talk about the struggles
that lead up to 1972 and the miners strike of 1984/5.
Workers at the electrical appliance company Miele are fighting back. One of their workers, organised by Unite, explains why.
Over the Weekend of 15th-17th June, the
second ever Marxist Summer School, hosted by the University of London
Union Marxist Society, took place. The event was a resounding success,
building on the experience of the previous year, with up to 100 in
attendance. Here are the speeches from the opening rally.
Over the Weekend of 15th-17th June the
second ever Marxist Summer School, hosted by the University of London
Union Marxist Society, took place. The event was a resounding success,
building on the experience of the previous year, with up to 100 in
attendance. Here we bring you one of the speeches made by Fred Weston on
the history of class struggle in Greece.
Essex Firefighters have called another strike day for July 18th. They are
appealling for support from all members of the Labour and trade union
movement. Come along to Chelmsford on the 18th!
Here is the latest newsletter from the construction Rank and File campaign.
Over the past month, thousands of students across Canada have joined in massive displays of solidarity with the Quebec student movement. In this article from the Marxists in Canada we look at how the struggle has developed and where it should go.