The Socialist 23 January 2008

Why should we pay for capitalist crisis?

Shock of recession draws near

Strike against poverty deals in PCS

Marching behind the Burslem 12

New threats to abortion rights

Defend Tommy Sheridan

SNP 'trusts' are PFI in disguise

Tower Colliery closes: A brave attempt

Post office campaign: Changes in the law to break the poor

Keep Marksbury library open!

Bolivia at breaking point

NUT national executive: Left fighter stopped from standing

More work for less pay

Shelter staff under attack from management

Cadburys close Keynsham factory

Council spends thousands fighting workers' pay claims

No more stooge union reps!

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No more stooge union reps!

Construction workers demonstrated at the Whiston hospital site on Merseyside on 11 January against the actions of a company-appointed union 'representative'.

Hugh Caffrey, Manchester

To enable attacks on workers' rights and conditions, to hold down pay and prop up profits, many construction companies have union officials in their pockets. Workers are demanding that the Amicus convenor for NG Baileys at Whiston is removed from his post.

Banners and the widely distributed Socialist Party leaflet made our feelings clear! Workers want elected reps who stand up for them. A senior manager for the lead contractor discussed with us for a long time and agreed to look into the situation.

The commercial property industry is plunging. As that plunge affects profits, there will be further attacks on already-miserable pay, conditions, and safety. Many jobs will be threatened.

A fighting lead from the unions is needed now, to stand up to the employers and government.

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