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Here is an interesting story, posted on the Ethical Consumer
website, about how the big sponsors of the London Games enjoy nice tax
benefits on top of everything else. Looks like we are giving more to
them than they are giving to the games. If nothing else this shows yet
again how big business views these events – just another way of making
money at our expense.
The prospect of a Syriza government
caused a wave of panic in the bourgeoisie of Greece and internationally.
They organized a massive campaign to drive people away from Syriza,
warning of economic catastrophe if they came to power. That was
sufficient to panic wide sections of the middle class, older people and
backward layers into voting for the New Democracy.
This weekend (14 July) is the Durham Miners Gala. A big turnout is
expected and Socialist Appeal will be there! Look for our stall and
comrades selling the current issue with the Gala wraparound.
Hundreds of coal miners have arrived
in Madrid today, after having walked between 400 and 500 km from the
different mining regions in Spain (Asturias, León, Aragón and
Puertollano). The determination and militancy of their struggle,
entering now day 43 of an all out strike, have captured the imagination
of wide layers of Spanish workers and youth who will come out today and
tomorrow for a massive demonstration of working class solidarity
The crisis of the euro resembles a long drawn-out death agony. There is one “decisive” summit after another, each proclaiming a definitive end to the euro crisis. The markets rally for a few hours or days and then fall once more. The index of the European stock markets resembles a thermometer that tracks the process of a terminally sick patient.
Workers at the electrical appliance company Miele are fighting back. One of their workers, organised by Unite, explains why.
Essex Firefighters have called another strike day for July 18th. They are
appealling for support from all members of the Labour and trade union
movement. Come along to Chelmsford on the 18th!
Here is the latest newsletter from the construction Rank and File campaign.
Over the past month, thousands of students across Canada have joined in massive displays of solidarity with the Quebec student movement. In this article from the Marxists in Canada we look at how the struggle has developed and where it should go.
Last month’s day of action by doctors attracted a lot of criticism from
the Tory press – no surprise there! Here is an article we have received
from a doctor putting their case and explaining what really happened.
One of the most critical elements highlighted by the recent Greek elections is the explosive class polarisation taking place