Revolution in Latin America
Jorge Martin discusses the events that have challenged the capitalist system in Latin America.
Unison national conference: A wake-up call for the left
Left activists suffered a blow at Unison conference this week, as the right wing launched a vicious offensive against the NEC. This highlights important lessons in the struggle to transform the union into a fighting weapon for workers.
Inflation and instability: British capitalism’s perfect storm
The UK economy is being buffeted by the chaos of war, inflation, and capitalist crisis. Workers are already paying the price, as living costs go through the roof. The scene is set for a wave of struggle. The unions must prepare for battle.
Peckham racist immigration attacks: Workers fight back
With crises mounting for the Tories, the government is looking to deflect anger by ramping up repression on migrants and refugees. But working-class communities are showing the way forward, uniting and fighting back with solidarity and struggle.
Grenfell five years on: No justice under capitalism
It has now been five years since the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire. The ongoing public inquiry has exposed how capitalism puts profits before lives. But only the organised working class can bring the criminals responsible to justice.
Unison service group elections: A step forward in the campaign for real change
Left activists are celebrating success in the recent elections for Unison’s service group executives. These must be a launchpad for strengthening the struggle to transform the union.
China vs the US in the Pacific – What does it mean for humanity?
Whilst US imperialism fights a proxy war with Russia in Ukraine, China is looking to expand its spheres of influence in South East Asia and the Pacific. Tensions are rising between the world’s major powers. Storm and struggle lies ahead.
Paul Mason: From class collaborator to outright renegade
‘Left’ journalist Paul Mason used to consider himself a Marxist. Now he is actively siding with the British establishment, calling for state repression against those who oppose western imperialism. This is shameful class collaboration.
RMT rail strike: Mobilise to defeat the bosses and Tories!
Thousands of RMT members are set to strike at the end of this month, as part of a wave of action on the country’s railways. To win, the unions must mobilise their full forces, and organise militant united action across the labour movement.
Culture wars and the fight against racism
Fiona Lali explains why we must link the fight against racism with the fight against capitalism.
Unison conference: The battle lines are drawn
Next week’s Unison conference will be an arena for the struggle between a right-wing bureaucracy attempting to maintain their stifling control, and an ascendant grassroots left seeking to transform the union. The left must seize the moment.
Air travel chaos: Symptom of a sick industry
UK airports have witnessed scenes of pandemonium in recent weeks, with holidaymakers facing stressful delays and cancellations. The whole aviation industry has been stretched to breaking point by profit-thirsty bosses. Capitalism is to blame.