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20 October 2021
Fight for a socialist recovery
For higher wages, permanent jobs, fully funded services. Boris Johnson and the Tories' talk of a 'high-wage economy' will stick in the throats of workers at Weetabix, Clarks and elsewhere.
20 October 2021
Obituary - Tony Davison: "I work for Militant, but Laing's pay my wages"
Socialist Party member Tony Davison, from Beverley in East Yorkshire, has sadly passed away. He will leave a huge hole. Our thoughts are very much with his wife Sue and his family.
6 October 2021
Youth Fight for Jobs - why we're marching on 9 October
"One month I didn't have any money at all": On 9 October, Youth Fight for Jobs is organising protests and marches in 14 towns and cities. This is just after the Tories remove the safety net of furlough, which will disrupt the lives of up to one
29 September 2021
With attacks on Universal Credit, the rising cost of energy, and the regressive changes to national insurance - a secure job with decent pay has never been more important for young people
22 September 2021
Low pay, benefit cuts, tax increases, price rises: The bosses and the Tories are putting millions of workers through even more hell. The cost of living has soared with inflation rising to 3.2% - following its highest-ever recorded monthly increase. Rent
15 September 2021
What's behind the worker shortages, and what can be done about it?
'Job openings' are at 1.66 million, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation
8 September 2021
DHL workers to strike against wage theft
Unite members working for DHL at Jaguar Land Rover are balloting for strike action following the company's failure to pay workers the wages owed to them
25 August 2021
Homelessness workers fight for better pay and conditions across sector
Homelessness workers from different organisations across the sector have come together to set a joint pay claim and fight for better terms and conditions across all workplaces
14 July 2021
Keep the Universal Credit uplift
£20 can be the difference between stocked-up cupboards, electricity on the meter, or travel.
23 June 2021
Furlough reduction risks job losses
Despite the Tory government extending coronavirus restrictions until 19 July, rather than bringing them to an end on 21 June, the furlough scheme will continue to be downgraded and gradually dismantled as planned
Sparks protest in Cardiff
7 April 2021
7 April 2021
Low-paid workers shouldn't pay for Covid crisis
On 1 April the minimum wage was increased from £8.71 to £8.91 an hour for those aged 23 and over. For low-paid workers this was welcome news. However, for myself and fellow furloughed workers this wasn't
31 March 2021
Freeports spell deregulation, low pay and a new race to the bottom
Eight new freeports in England covering Felixstowe and Harwich, East Midlands Airport, Humber, Liverpool City Region, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside, each potentially up to 27 miles across, were launched in Sunak's latest budget
31 March 2021
Goodlord strike starts to bite
The all-out action at lettings platform Goodlord is making headway. Strikers remain firm while pressure is rising on bosses at the tech firm in Spitalfields, east London.
24 March 2021
Preparing to organise workers in Enfield
The National Shop Stewards Network in Enfield hosted an online meeting on 22 March. It brought together 24 trade unionists to discuss how to organise workers in the London borough.
19 March 2021
'Sleep-ins' ruling must lead to a huge campaign for social care workers' rights
The Supreme Court ruled that care workers on 'sleep-ins' won't receive the minimum wage
3 March 2021
Union fight to save musicians' livelihoods
The Covid-19 crisis has forced society to shut down, and music venues, which have not opened at all since last March, are no exception
24 February 2021
Where's the road map to jobs and wages Boris?
Trade unions must fight for lives and livelihoods
Johnson's 'cautious' road map to reopen society from lockdown in England - after over 120,000 Covid deaths and a massive hit to incomes - won't lead to the needed restoration and improvement in living standards.
24 February 2021
London bus dispute against low pay, pay cuts and longer hours
Socialist Party members supported bus drivers' picket lines across London on 22 February. The drivers are fighting back against low pay, pay cuts, and longer hours being imposed by their employer
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