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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IMT World Congress 2018: retying the knot of history
The recent World Congress of the International Marxist Tendency marks a turning point in the efforts to build the forces of Marxism worldwide.
Defend Corbyn: Tories are the real racists
A concerted Blairite campaign is being run to smear Corbyn and the left over anti-Semitism. Meanwhile, the Tories are being let off the hook for their ingrained racism.
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.
Take control of the monopolies to fight climate change
Capitalism is killing our planet. But by taking over a tiny number of big companies, we could solve the problem through a socialist plan of production.
Which way forward for LGBT liberation?
Big business is attempting to portray itself as an ally of the LGBT community. But liberation will only be achieved by workers of all sexualities uniting in a struggle against capitalism.
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.
Anti-semitism smears escalate: Corbyn must stand firm
The Blairite-led campaign to undermine Corbyn and the left through allegations of anti-semitism has erupted back onto the scene. But nobody will believe this latest hysterical mud-slinging from the right wing.
Kick out the Brexit four – and the rest of the Blairites too
Local Labour members are moving to get rid of their Brexit-supporting MPs. These right-wingers should take all their careerist friends with them on their way out.
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.
Gang violence and exploitation intensifies as crisis deepens
Capitalism’s race to the bottom is forcing London gangs to adopt ever more ruthless, profit-driven practices.