People should resolutely oppose a military direction for Britain. Militarisation of the British economy undermines peace in the world and needs to be brought to an end as part of the aim of an…Read more…
Looking Back on the Lucas Workers’ Plan against Militarisation of the Economy:
The Lucas Aerospace Shop Stewards in 1977 This January marked the 42nd anniversary of the Lucas Workers’ Plan, still famous in many quarters. In opposition to militarisation of the economy, a…Read more…
135th Anniversary of the Death of Karl Marx
TML Karl Marx addressing the founding meeting of the International Workingmen’s Association in London, September 28, 1864. Revolutionaries Take Up Marxism As a Guide to Action Mankind is…Read more…
Health Agenda for Britain, the EU and the World: What should an Independent Position be?
Say No to the Neo-liberal Health Agenda in Britain, the EU and Globally Over the last year the effect of Brexit on the NHS has been reported on in Parliament and in the monopoly dominated media as…Read more…
University of London workers to strike
Outsourced University of London workers to strike over pay and conditions Union says outsourced workers receive worse pension, holiday pay, sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay entitlements than…Read more…
London cinema workers strike again:
Workers at five London cinemas are back on strik Members of the Bectu union at five cinemas across the capital have been on strike for almost two years. Workers at five London cinemas are…Read more…
Women in the EU earned on average 16 percent less than men in 2016.
Lowest pay gap in Romania and Italy, highest in Estonia In 2016, the unadjusted gender pay gap stood at just over 16% in the European Union (EU). In other words, women earned on average 84 cents for…Read more…
Unions battle water company over pension closure
By Damian Fantato FT Advisor Trade unions have accused Anglian Water of “seeking industrial unrest” over the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme. Unite, Unison and the GMB held…Read more…
“We are particularly pleased that they are recommending a vote of no confidence in the CCG” – Roger Nettleship
Health campaigners celebrate decision of tough-talking councillors over Sunderland and South Tyneside hospitals Roger Nettleship by LISA NIGHTINGALE Shields Gazette Hospital campaigners were…Read more…
Women come to the front:
International Women’s Day At the Forefront of Humanity’s Struggle for Rights and Social Progress Thousands take part in the International Women’s Day march in London – Sunday,…Read more…
Health Workers Take Up the Fight:
Health Workers Take Up the Fight Against the Capital Centred Direction of the Hospital Trust Subsidiary Companies Rally against the Harrogate District Foundation Trust subsidiary company, March 1…Read more…
Canadian Women Electricians
An Interview: Nathalie Soullière, Construction Worker and Member of Electrical Workers’ Union I am an electrician and a member of the electrical workers’ union (FIPOE). I also have my…Read more…
History of International Women’s Day
– Janice Murray – Historic site in Copenhagen, Denmark where women from around the world gathered for the Second International Conference of Socialist Women in 1910 and passed the…Read more…
About BAE: From the Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT)
https://www.caat.org.uk/resources/companies/bae-systems BAE Systems is the world’s third largest arms producer. It is headquartered in the UK, but considers the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and…Read more…
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You can now subscribe to Workers’ Weekly by E-Mail: CLICK ON – http://www.johnbucklecentre.org.uk/opensite/phplist/lists/?p=subscribe Free AdvertisementsRead more…
How the Conviction of the Women to Fight for the New Society is Being Strengthened in the NHS
The brutal way in which the ruling elite are destroying public authority and civil society in favour of imposing direct control of the monopolies over public services, health, education and culture…Read more…
International Women’s Day on March 8
As International Women’s Day Approaches 2018 marks the centenary of a section of the women in Britain gaining the vote. After a lengthy struggle and widespread political movement for…Read more…
15th Anniversary of Worldwide Day of Action: “No to War!”
The Necessity for an Anti-War Government Hyde Park anti-war rally, February 15, 2003 February 15 was the 15th anniversary of the massive 2-million march in London, 2003, as part of so many worldwide…Read more…
Impending internecine struggle of monopolies in ownership battle could end up with the end of GKN due to takeover
A bidding war is developing over a potential takeover of British-based engineering giant GKN. On October 13 last year, GKN, which employs 58,000 people across 30 countries in aerospace and automotive…Read more…
Defend Education. March for Pensions and Pay, Wednesday 14 March
Wednesday 14 March, Assemble 12 noon, ULU, Malet Street WC1 Depart 1pm March to Parliament Square Called by London Region UCU. National participation encouraged (book transport now). Education is…Read more…