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

Peter Main  ·  31 May 2022

What is an Action Programme?

Trotskyism in the 21st century.

Peter Main  ·  04 May 2022

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.

Bernie McAdam  ·  04 May 2022

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.

Dara O'Cogaidhin  ·  01 May 2022

From New Cold War to New World War?

The new cold war has intensified.

Dave Stockton  ·  01 May 2022

Tories put profit before climate

The Energy Security Strategy has been met with widespread criticism.

Rebecca Anderson  ·  01 May 2022

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.

Chris Clough  ·  30 April 2022

Why Just Eat couriers are striking, and how you can support them

The base rate of pay for deliveries has been reduced by 24%.

Alex Rutherford  ·  29 April 2022

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.

Andy Yorke  ·  27 April 2022

We need to rejuvenate the labour movement

Editorial May 2022, No. 393

Jeremy Dewar  ·  27 April 2022

Stagflation crisis looms, and we must make the rich pay

It will be up to the rank and file to lead the resistance.

Jeremy Dewar  ·  27 April 2022

The Rwanda refugee deal is racist and inhumane

A disgusting, racist plan.

Alex Rutherford  ·  27 April 2022

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.

George Banks  ·  27 April 2022

PCS: now is the time to strike

PCS is deciding whether to ballot its members for strike action.

Rebecca Anderson  ·  27 April 2022

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.

Unite and Fight Bulletin  ·  24 April 2022

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.

Tim Nailsea  ·  23 April 2022

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 […]

Dave Stockton  ·  23 April 2022

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