Durham bus drivers ready for battle
Bus drivers organised by Unite the Union are taking strike action against Arriva bosses in a fight over pay. Socialist Appeal supporters report from the picket lines.
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Labour must protect asylum seekers against privatisation
The Tories are doing everything they can to create a ‘hostile environment’ for those fleeing war and terror. But some prominent Labour politicians have chosen to blame asylum seekers rather than austerity for the strain on public funds.
PCS: Time to unite behind pay campaign
With the Tory government embroiled in crisis over Brexit, now is the perfect opportunity for union members to mobilise and strike.
Northern Rail guards stand strong on 40th day of strike action
Rail workers are continuing to strike on several lines in a dispute over Driver Only Operation. Across the country, picket lines remain solid.
Support the Birmingham homecare workers – fight the cuts!
Hundreds of care workers in Birmingham have been striking over the past year against attacks on local services. Labour councils must refuse to implement Tory cuts and instead lead a fightback against austerity.
How should Labour break the Brexit deadlock?
Parliament has been paralysed by the Brexit political crisis. Corbyn needs to force a general election by mobilising the forces of the entire labour movement.
La lucha continua: university workers continue their struggle
Socialist Appeal activists report on the ongoing struggle of cleaners and other outsourced workers at universities across London. Marxist students are pushing for the NUS to commit to fight against precarious work.
PCS: Socialist View slate sweeps the board
Socialist View candidates have been nominated by PCS Left Unity members for the union’s upcoming elections. This provides a solid basis upon which the union can prepare for the battles ahead.
GMB union caves in to bosses’ pressure
The recent battle between a major logistics company and its “self-employed” drivers provides valuable lessons for the whole labour movement.
RMT meeting in Sheffield calls for nationalisation and solidarity
A recent public meeting organised by the RMT rail union in Sheffield saw strong support for nationalisation of the railways and for the strikes taking place in defence of passenger safety.
Militant industrial action sweeps the Wirral
Car industry workers in the Wirral have walked out of work spontaneously in protest against job cuts. The whole of the labour movement must get behind this struggle.
PCS: Preparing a battle over pay
PCS members in the civil service are fighting a pay struggle against the Tory government. If successful, this could inspire other low-paid workers to take action.