Comment & Analysis
G8: Time is running out to save the planet
The world over there is a scientific consensus that global warming is a real and worsening problem.
Month: June 2005
Britain
Britain: UNISON NEC elections – Socialist Party gains
The Socialist Party group on public sector union UNISON’s 70-plus ruling National Executive Council (NEC) has been increased from three to five members following the recent elections.
Pakistan
Pakistan: Government starts crackdown against Telecom trade unionists
The stakes have been raised sharply in the battle between Pakistan’s telecommunications workers and the Musharraf government over the question of the privatisation of the industry.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Tea workers; one euro a day!
On 12 May the Socialist Plantation Workers’ Union (SPWU) opened new offices in the town of Nuwara Eliya, high up in the Sri Lankan ‘hill country’.
Sri Lanka
Tea workers: one euro a day!
On 12 May the Socialist Plantation Workers’ Union (SPWU) opened new offices in the town of Nuwara Eliya, high up in the Sri Lankan ‘hill country’.
South Africa
South Africa: Arms corruption trial shakes ANC government
Trade unionists and youth should not support either ANC leadership factions
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Largest union shifts left
Socialist Party member elected President of NIPSA
Pakistan
Pakistan: Pakistan Telecommunications headquarters reoccupied
In an indication of huge anger at the government serious escalation, 4000 workers have re-occupied the PTCL headquarters.
Pakistan
pakistan turc-p: Stop Press. Negotiations break down in Pakistan Telecommunications
Formal negotiations between the Privatisation Commission, management of PTCL and the Action Committee broke down yesterday, 6 June.
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Largest union backs fight against water charges
Public sector union conference supports non-payment campaign