Workers Power Issue 393
Sri Lanka: economic meltdown sparks mass revolt
Once hailed as a model of development, Sri Lanka is facing complete economic breakdown
What is an action programme?
Trotskyism in the 21st century.
Lessons on the 40th anniversary of the Malvinas War
Forty years ago, Margaret Thatcher’s Tory government fought an undeclared war against Argentina for control of the Malvinas.
War in Ukraine triggers food crisis in the Middle East and North Africa
About 80% of the wheat Lebanon imported in 2020 came from Ukraine.
From New Cold War to New World War?
The new cold war has intensified.
Tories put profit before climate
The Energy Security Strategy has been met with widespread criticism.
May 1937: When Spanish workers rose up to defend their revolution
In the first week of May, 85 years ago, the tragic end to the Spanish revolution played out on the streets of Barcelona.
Why Just Eat couriers are striking, and how you can support them
The base rate of pay for deliveries has been reduced by 24%.
Post Office workers serve up strike
Post Office workers are preparing to strike on 3 May after a massive 97.3% vote for industrial action over pay.
We need to rejuvenate the labour movement
Editorial May 2022, No. 393
Stagflation crisis looms, and we must make the rich pay
It will be up to the rank and file to lead the resistance.
The Rwanda refugee deal is racist and inhumane
A disgusting, racist plan.
Sunak: The embodiment of unashamed wealth and privilege
The chancellor’s response to the cost of living crisis has been lackluster to say the least.
PCS: now is the time to strike
PCS is deciding whether to ballot its members for strike action.
Workers take on Greedy Caterpillar
Caterpillar workers at two sites in Northern Ireland have just completed four days of strike action, 11-15 April, with more planned.
Chep UK – strike reaches twentieth week
The fight at Chep is an example of how attacks on the cost of living are eroding workers’ pay.
France: Macron or Le Pen – no choice for the working class
THIS SUNDAY’S second round of the French presidential election pits the incumbent, authoritarian neoliberal Emmanuel Macron, against veteran far right racist Marine Le Pen. Immediately after the results of the first round were announced, a series of demonstrations, thousands strong, took place across France, composed largely of young people, students in universities and lycées, against […]
