The Socialist 15 December 2006

NHS Crisis: Turn anger into action

Teachers support day of action against health cuts

QEH Hospital - a victim of privatisation

NHS news

Frankenstein kills out of control monster

Ipswich murders lifts lid on violent world

PCS: Vote 'Yes' against job cuts and low pay

Heroic struggle scores victory for Visteon workers

Victory for Glasgow's Council Workers in the Fight for Protection

Privatisation, but not as we know it

The wealth gap widens

Good riddance to the 'butcher of Chile'

JOHN HAMILTON – Blairites re-write history

Private companies rule - and ruin

BNP fiasco but vigilance essential

TWGU merger: Build a fighting union

Mass meeting prepares for action

Protesting against fare increases

Leeds workers on strike to defend pensions

The Socialist quiz

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Teachers support day of action against health cuts

Despite the enormous demands on teachers at this time of the year both teachers and support staff at South Grove Primary made sure that they joined in the Whipps Cross protest against health cuts.

Unable to make it to the hospital gate demonstration many gave up their lunchtime to come out of school with their NUT banner and placards.

We stopped the traffic to give out leaflets to motorists on Markhouse Road.

We asked passers-by to sign the petition. We wanted to make it clear that the NHS belongs to us all, and if there is any danger of local services being run down then school staff would be kicking up a rumpus alongside hospital staff and other campaigners.

Linda Taaffe the NUT Rep said "Private profiteers have got a lot to answer for. First they rip off hospitals. Just look at Whipps. Now they are moving on to education. We need to join forces to save public services."

As we walked back to class we saw the kids against the railings in the playground all jumping up and down chanting "Save Whipps Cross" so enthusiastically - probably because it was the place where they were born!

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