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3 November 2009 2nd meeting: 3 November 2009 OVER RECENT months meetings have taken place of the participants in the 'No2EU-Yes to Democracy' European election coalition to see whether another alliance could be constructed to contest the forthcoming general election. Informal discussions have also been held with some left trade union leaders not involved in No2EU. Postal workers on strike in East London, photo The Socialist 28 October 2009 Fighting to defend jobs and services: The Postal workers' strikes are to defend a national service which we can be proud of. Management are only after massive profits, writes Gary Clark, sub area rep, Scotland No.2, CWU 21 October 2009 A RECENT special meeting of Unite's United Left (UL) in the north west discussed the question of political representation, writes Paul Astbury. Postal dispute video 2009 20 October 2009 Vital battle to save Mail service: As the national strike to defend the postal service and its workforce begins on 22 October, two Communication Workers Union (CWU) members spoke to The Socialist about the importance of the dispute for all workers... 19 October 2009 When Labour came to power with a mission to sort out education, they bulldozed ahead with the mantra of "whatever works", writes Linda Taaffe. 13 October 2009 Editorial: "WE ARE in the midst of the worst recession most people alive have ever experienced, or will probably ever experience. It is already worse than the 1980s and it isn't over yet." 13 October 2009 Cameron scents election win: PARTY LEADER David Cameron's conference speech attempted to overturn the (correct) perception of them as a party of business and the rich: Labour "has made the poorest poorer, so it falls to the Tories to help them," he said, writes Paula Mitchell. The Socialist Party protesting against capitalism - the G20 - in London, photo Paul Mattsson 7 October 2009 Tories, LibDems, Labour - competing to slash our jobs and services: The 'lesser' or 'greater' evil is not a real choice, claims Peter Taaffe, Socialist Party general secretary. 'Like an impenetrable sea mist, the prospect of a Tory government hung over New Labour's conference in Brighton... ' Care workers protest at privatisation in Waltham Forest, photo Alison Hill 7 October 2009 Cuts, outsourcing and privatisation mean vulnerable adults and children are 'falling through the net'. Social care staff are struggling to cope with high caseloads, increasing red tape and worsening pay, terms and conditions at work. 11 - 20 of 799 records Search entire database: order_type_date = checked | |||||||||||||
