Unison HE members ballot to strike over pay
University workers in Unison are to vote on whether to strike in their fight for decent pay. The union must offer a bold campaign and give members confidence to take action.
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Labour movement must mobilise to fight the real racist threat
Whilst the whole of the establishment closes ranks to attack Corbyn and the left with allegations of anti-Semitism, they willingly turn a blind eye to the genuine threat of racism on our streets.
PCS pay ballot falls short – let’s build for the next one
The civil servants’ campaign over pay has hit up against the barrier of Tory anti-union laws. PCS members shouldn’t mourn, but organise.
Ryanair wages war on workers
Pilots and cabin crew at Michael O’Leary’s low-cost airline are bracing themselves for a battle with the bosses.
A reply to Paul Mason: don’t tinker with capitalism – break with it
A left Labour government must be prepared for power. But Paul Mason’s weak, passive, Keynesian strategy will only lead to a deeper crisis.
Durham Miners’ Gala: enthusiasm for socialism on display
Daniel Harris reports from this year’s ‘Big Meeting’, where leading figures from the labour movement addressed large crowds with militant speeches.
Durham Miners’ Gala: Time to put socialism back on agenda
This weekend, hundreds of thousands of workers and trade unionists will gather at the Durham Miners’ Gala. This platform should be used by the leaders of the labour movement to raise the ideas of socialism.
Build the campaign for Clause 4 in the RMT
Brendan Kelly of the RMT discusses what union activists can do to help in the fight for a socialist Labour government.
Unite policy conference: attempting to square the circle
The debates at Unite conference this week demonstrate the seemingly insoluble problems facing the working class. From Brexit to automation: only a bold socialist alternative can offer a way forward.
The relevance of Clause IV to trade unionists today
Labour4Clause4 campaign supporters hosted a fringe meeting at the Unite conference this week, explaining the importance of the demand for nationalisation in meeting the challenges facing workers today.
Clause IV comes close at Unite conference
Delegates at Unite policy conference voted narrowly yesterday to reject the restoration of Clause IV. But there was still strong support amongst union activists for the demand for a socialist Labour Party.
Why Labour must nationalise the monopolies
The economy is dominated by a handful of giant profiteering corporations. In order to take back control, a Labour government would need to nationalise these banks and big businesses.