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Socialism 2013
Socialism 2013 – reflecting a thirst for ideas
Socialism 2013 was a powerful tonic for everyone who participated. Taking place on 2nd and 3rd November and organised by the Socialist Party, it comprised two large inspiring rallies and dozens of lively discussion sessions and forums. With around 1,000 people taking part over the weekend it isn’t surprising that many sessions were overflowing.
Socialism 2013 audience at rally 2 November 2013, photo by Senan
Socialist Party news and analysis
Nationalise the energy companies
Energy companies
End the witch hunt of Stevie Deans and Unite
The cost of living is soaring but real wages for millions of workers, as opposed to the millionaires, have fallen by around 9% in the UK since the financial crash and recession began
Socialist Party interview
An interview with John Pilger, who has recently completed a new film, Utopia, dealing with the subjugation of the Aboriginal First Australians.
John Pilger
Socialist Party workplace news
Joint strike by university staff
Thursday saw national action by campus unions – the start of action by UCU, Unison and Unite against real terms pay cuts [Reports added on 4.11.13]
FBU strike: Determination to force government back
Postal strike called off for now
Communication Workers Union (CWU) members are worried that their union was the first to blink as they stared into the eyes of the privatised Royal Mail bosses
Warrington bus workers striking against pay freeze
Bosses find new ways of turning the screw
Socialist Party reports and campaigns
Trade union action needed to protect London NHS
The campaign to stop £77.5 million worth of cuts in Barts Health NHS Trust has entered a new phase
Lively demo against cuts at Whipps Cross Hospital, photo Paul Mattsson
Build a mass movement to defeat workfare and all cuts
Nuneaton: 18-year old student stands for TUSC
“From a young age I’ve been aware of the injustices we face at the hands of the current ruling elite, whether that be the Tory Party or the Labour Party”
Waltham Forest’s ‘join’ week of action success
Huddersfield students say: Save our bar and café!
Reviews and readers’ comments
No Fire Zone reveals truth of war crimes against Tamils
“Reeling from No Fire Zone” was actor Hugh Grant’s tweeted response to Callum Macrae’s latest documentary about the massacre of Tamils in Sri Lanka
Tamil Solidarity protest scores victory as Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa cancels speaking engagement, photo Sarah Sachs Eldridge