Join us today!
Printable version
Link to this page: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/919/23893
From The Socialist newspaper, 2 November 2016
What we saw
Facebook users didn't hold back when the Guardian was last advertising 'membership'... (Click to enlarge)
The Guardian, house newsletter of the Labour right and hypocritical zero-hour-contract employer, has been trying to attract 'members' again.
For £49 a year, you can take part in democratic decision-making and help elect the newspaper's editorial board. Just kidding. In fact, the only "benefits" the Guardian lists are a "welcome pack", "premium" app and "regular member emails".
The liberal rag's latest sponsored ad on Facebook invited readers to "support our fearless, independent journalism". Here are the initial responses to that...
Top tweets
Alleged 'train operating company' Southern tried to incite commuters to attack transport union RMT on Twitter. Its tweet on 3 October backfired.
Some users piled onto the RMT for striking to save skilled guards' jobs and protect passenger safety. But many laid into Southern's incompetent, profiteering management instead.
Southern @SouthernRailUK
Time to get back on track. Tweet @RMTunion & tell them how rail strikes make you feel. #SouthernBackOnTrack
Scott Jones @scottfrankjones
@SouthernRailUK @RMTunion Full support & solidarity with RMT strike against you for putting profit above safety. Nationalise now!
Matt Woosie @MattWoosie
@SouthernRailUK @RMTunion and I'd rather be delayed by a strike than your company's inability to hire enough staff
Elizabeth Ammon @legsidelizzy
@SouthernRailUK @RMTunion fully behind them. You, southern rail, are the issue. Not the union.
Cr O'Grizimov @Mr_Ogrizovic
.@SouthernRailUK Have you been running one of Europe's most delayed and ineffective train services, all year, because of strikes?
.@SouthernRailUK Have I been more delayed this year than the rest of my life put together - on non-strike days - because of strikes?
Fifa shuts racism squad
International football organisation Fifa has closed its anti-racism taskforce, declaring it has "completely fulfilled its temporary mission".
The taskforce existed to make recommendations to Fifa, and bosses claim there will still be ongoing anti-racist initiatives. But many believe the decision speaks to a certain light-mindedness on fighting racism in the sport.
This includes former taskforce member Osasu Obayiuwana. He said that "the problem of racism in football remains a burning, very serious and topical one, which needs continuous attention.
"I personally think there remained a lot of very serious work for the task force to have done - the 2018 World Cup in Russia being one such matter. But it is evident the Fifa administration takes a different position."
Why not click here to join the Socialist Party, or click here to donate to the Socialist Party.
In The Socialist 2 November 2016:
What we think
Combative, vibrant unions should be central to the Corbyn movement
Socialist Party news and analysis
Sam Allardyce corruption shame: reclaim the game!
Asos workers fear taking toilet breaks, sacked for panic attacks
UK workers born in early 1980s half as wealthy as those born in 1970s
Millions have less than £100 savings
Black History Month
Workplace news and analysis
RMT president Sean Hoyle speaks to the Socialist
Durham teaching assistants ballot for strike
Napo conference 2016: new mood of determination
London Met strike against job cuts and victimisation
Socialist readers' comments and reviews
Corbyn's praise for Cardiff Labour is mistaken
Review: where you live can kill you
Review: international jazz protest storytelling
Socialist Students
Socialist ideas - winning a new generation of students
Socialist Party reports and campaigns
Thousands march against Tory conference
Protests against children's centre closures in Bolton
Why I joined the Socialist Party
Fighting fund record smashed again!
Leeds: Solidarity demo with Irish abortion fight
London: Socialism Today milestone celebration
Worcester: Public meeting discusses Corbyn
International socialist news and analysis
Poland: Fighting back against anti-abortion law
Ireland: repeal the 8th Amendment!
Joint declaration by Izquierda Revolucionaria and the CWI
Home | The Socialist 2 November 2016 | Join the Socialist Party
Subscribe | Donate | Audio | PDF | ebook
2017