Marxism vs black nationalism
In this discussion, Fiona Lali talks about the history and lessons of the struggle for black liberation.
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The 1911 school strikes: The youth enters the class struggle
Teachers and pupils will be joining forces on the picket lines today. Similarly, in 1911, school students walked out, inspired by the movements of the working class. Both then and now, the radicalisation of the youth terrifies the ruling class.
Trade unions reach the Rubicon – Time to take a stand
Tomorrow will see mass coordinated action between teachers, rail workers, civil servants, and lecturers. The Tories are preparing for class war, curbing the right to strike. The unions must defy these laws, and organise a militant fightback.
How school students can support the teachers’ strike
This Wednesday, teachers across England and Wales will be walking out in a protest over pay, workloads, and conditions. It is vital that students offer solidarity to striking staff, in order to defend schools against austerity and academisation.
Solidarity with the struggle in Peru!
In this discussion, speakers from various organisations, including Jorge Martín of the IMT, discuss the situation in Peru and the way forward for the struggle.
‘Tanks for nothing’ – UK military aid exposes British imperialism’s impotence
Sunak’s government has emphasised its continued support for the Ukrainian war effort. But its meagre offerings only underline the declining influence of British imperialism. Workers must organise to kick out these warmongers.
Jobs on the line at UEA – Unite and fight to defend education!
Compulsory redundancies are on the cards at the University of East Anglia – a reflection of the dire situation facing higher education institutions everywhere. Workers and students must come together to fight against austerity and marketisation.
Peru: Marxist students host meeting in solidarity with the struggle
With the struggle of workers and peasants in Peru sharpening, internationalist activists in London gathered last night at a solidarity meeting co-organised by the Marxist Student Federation. We offer our full support to this inspiring movement.
Unite elections: Industrial militancy or class collaboration?
With elections underway for Unite’s new executive council, a clear divide is emerging within the union. On one side is an old left calling for compromise with the bosses and Tories. On the other are grassroots activists demanding militant action.
Review: ‘Elite Capture’ – A fruitless attempt to save identity politics from itself
A new book by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò argues that the establishment has co-opted and ruined identity politics. But these ideas were pernicious from the start. Instead of ‘reclaiming’ idpol, the left must fight on a class basis for socialist revolution.
The scourge of outsourcing: Fight for public ownership and workers’ control!
Despite repeated disasters, outsourcing is thriving in Britain’s public services. This is the logical outcome of capitalism in crisis, as parasitic bosses seek new sources of profit. The labour movement must fight for public ownership.
Unison NEC elections: The need for fighting leadership
Nominations are underway for the latest NEC elections in Unison, Britain’s public sector behemoth. With the class struggle sharpening, it is vital that the left learns the lessons of recent events, and mobilises militantly to transform the union.