Paul Holmes unsuspended: Fight to democratise Unison!
As of 6 December, Paul Holmes’ suspension from Unison has been lifted. The left have fought hard to get to this point. Now the battle must be to democratise the union fully.
News and analysis
The latest news, analysis, and Marxist theory from The Communist, alongside reports of RCP activity.
Unite: Beefed-up Blacklist inquiry welcomed by campaigners
The strengthening of the inquiry into Unite union officials colluding with bosses to blacklist construction workers is to be welcomed. Now Unite members must continue the struggle to fully democratise the union
Unite: Sharon Graham’s 100 days of strike action
Sharon Graham’s first 100 days as Unite general secretary has seen a record number of disputes for the union. As the industrial struggle heats up, isolated actions must be generalised into a political struggle to transform society.
NHS England pay campaign: Time for real change in health
The right-wing leadership of Unison’s health Service Group Executive have backed down from challenging the Tories’ 3% pay offer. It is clearer than ever that the left must organise to replace the existing leadership, for one that delivers real change.
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If you’re in need of last minute presents for any revolutionaries in your life, Wellred Books is happy to announce that our Christmas sale is ongoing, with up to 40% off some of our most popular Marxist books. So visit wellredbooks.net today!
The origins of class society
Laurie O’Connel traces the origins of class society, the role it plays in history and how we can fight against in the struggle for a communist society.
Europe: Capitalism blames its mess on the unvaccinated
As a new wave of the pandemic sweeps across Europe, governments are enforcing measures to slow the spread of the virus. But the ruling class and its representatives cannot be trusted with our lives. We need to put workers in control.
UCU strikes: Time to increase the pressure on the bosses
Recent strike action by UCU members is a shot across the bows for university bosses. With students and other campus workers also mobilising, the potential exists for mass united action across education. Union leaders must seize this chance.
Unison Young Members conference: Activists want picket lines not pens
Last weekend saw the first ever conference of young members in Unison, which represents workers across the public sector. But delegates hungry for radical ideas and bold strategy were left unsated. We need to fight to transform our unions.
#BorisOut: Tory party splits Tory Party – Overthrow their system!
A row over an alleged Downing Street Christmas party held during lockdown has added further fuel to the fire for Boris Johnson and his scandal-ridden government. The labour movement must mobilise to kick out these crooks and charlatans.
All Tesco workers want for Christmas is fair pay!
Thousands of Tesco distribution workers could be taking strike action this Christmas, affecting supermarkets across the UK. The fight for decent pay and conditions must be a fight for nationalisation, workers’ control, and socialist planning.
UCU Solidarity Rally: Students and workers unite!
Activists from the UCU, NEU and MSF talk about the crisis facing the education sector, and the need to put an end to marketisation and capitalism.