Far-right elements in South Wales have opportunistically hijacked anger over local job losses, in order to stir-up hatred against refugees. The labour movement must respond with class struggle methods and clear socialist policies.
Amazon workers in Coventry are back on the picket lines today, in their long-running struggle for £15 per hour. The bosses, meanwhile, are desperately trying to thwart unionisation efforts. Solidarity to the Amazon workers! Spread the strike to win!
Last week saw teachers in England returning to the picket lines, with two more days of walkouts. But there are rumours that NEU leaders could be on the verge of accepting a below-inflation offer. Members must mobilise and escalate the struggle.
Unite’s rules and policy conferences are taking place this week. Debate so far has focussed on the union’s political affiliation. The key task for rank-and-file activists is to build a fighting leadership, armed with bold socialist policies.
This year’s Durham Miners’ Gala takes place tomorrow – an annual commemoration of the labour movement’s historic struggles. Socialist Appeal activists will be energetically joining the march, calling on communist workers and youth to get organised.
Industrial action on North Sea oil and gas rigs is continuing this month, with hundreds of workers across different contractors set to down tools. To win, the unions must coordinate action and unite workers around bold socialist demands.
Temperatures show no sign of dipping. And neither does the class struggle. Strikes are set to take place in schools, hospitals, train stations, and councils in the coming weeks. To win, we need mass coordinated action and bold socialist policies.
As the working class flexes its muscles on the industrial front today, many have drawn comparisons with the 1970s. In this episode of Marxist Voice, Ben Gliniecki draws the lessons from the successes and failures of this decade of struggle.
Workers at homelessness charity St Mungo’s have escalated their struggle over pay and conditions, starting all-out strike action this week. This militant example should serve as an inspiration for the whole of the labour movement. Solidarity!
A struggle against academisation and course closures at NewVic college in London has seen angry students joining forces with striking teachers. Students everywhere should get organised and fight to kick capitalism out of education.
After years of being witch-hunted by the employers, judges have ruled against Paul Holmes – a prominent trade unionist and former Unison president. Grassroots activists must offer Paul their full solidarity.
Factory workers at multinational industrial firm Sulzer, based in Leeds, are taking action in demand of a proper pay increase. In the process, they are having to face down strike-breaking bosses. The unions must fight for a sliding scale of wages.