The global capitalist network is free to move its productive activities between countries and regions in search of profit, but its workers have families and responsibilities and cannot move. The new capitalism has disconnected from or allied with the unions which used to represent the workers. Finding solidarity will require […]
Trade Unions
Between repression and revolt, France renews ‘the Marseillaise’
The streets of Paris have become the scene of police repression, attacks on the press and popular resistance. Reports of police brutality are innumerable, as today in France the rights to protest and to freedom of information are under attack. But these demonstrations against pension reform have led to the ‘class war’ regaining body and spirit.
The strikes and the Tories’ repression
After more than a decade of a systemic undermining of the public services, the people are organising massively in the public sphere. To counterattack these movements, the Government has proposed to threaten our freedom with the ‘Public Order Bill’. These are uncertain times.
All struggles must be united as we are all oppressed
This is the thinking of Selma James, who advocates the union between feminism, anti-racism and the environmental movements, and for whom a Care Income is an instrument to end poverty, reduce inequalities and protect the planet.
Call not to end furloughs
Don’t end furlough, adapt it to avoid a bleak autumn and provide longer-term support for workers, urges Unite. Do not end furlough, adapt it to avoid a bleak autumn and provide longer-term support for workers, urges the trade union organisation. On the eve of the government’s contribution to the […]