As the new year begins, Alan Woods, editor of In Defence of Marxism, looks at what lies ahead, as economic crisis, environmental catastrophe, war, and disease continue to plague humanity. The perspective is clear: socialism or barbarism.
NEU members have gone on strike at Newham Sixth Form College to combat bullying, increased workload, and academisation. More widely, the NEU is consulting on national action for increased pay. Militant action, combined with student solidarity is the way forward.
A number of key unions have seen seismic shifts to the left in recent months, as workers turn to the industrial front for action. To beat the bosses, the left needs a strategy for united action, as part of the struggle for workers’ power.
Steve Jones discusses the role of cinema in capitalist society, and how socialism can develop this form of art to its full potential.
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the USSR. The most powerful deformed workers’ state was collapsing into chaos as supposed communists were looting the state and its assets. The workers of the Soviet Union had to pay the price.
The Tories have suffered a humiliating defeat in their formerly safe seat of North Shropshire. Boris Johnson is running out of road as he lurches from one scandal to another. This opens up further instability and crisis for British capitalism.
Azeem Rafiq has lifted the lid on the pervasive racism that plagues English cricket. It is further evidence that the whole establishment is rotten to the core. To remove racism from sport, we need to remove capitalism from sport.
Shaun Morris discusses the crisis of the Union, in the midst of increased support for Scottish Independence and rise in class struggle.
Couriers in Sheffield are currently engaged in what is now the longest ‘gig economy’ strike in British history. Their militancy is an inspiration for workers everywhere, as the class struggle intensifies. Forward to victory!
The rail unions are moving closer towards a national strike, with major ballots underway. With coordinated action, such a strike would present a serious challenge to the Tories, and an opportunity to fight for nationalisation and workers’ control.
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.
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