Egypt
Egypt: After January 25th uprising…disappointment at speed of change
Mass party needed to unite workers, youth and poor around socialist policies
Month: June 2011
Spain
Spain: The movement is not dead!
MPs forced to enter Catalan parliament in helicopters
Greece
Greece: General strike
Today’s general strike in Greece, coming after a movement of the "indignated", showed the huge strength of the resistance to more austerity cuts. Further strikes were announced and the Pasok Prime minister offered to resign.
Europe
Europe: Left MEPs’ Open letter of solidarity and support for resistance to austerity
“Turn 21 June into a day of mass protests and strikes”
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Authorities take revenge against striker’s wives and female workers
16th June – Day of Solidarity!
Italy
Italy: Referendum blow to Berlusconi
Second major defeat for beleaguered government
Greece
Greece: New general strike set for Wednesday 15 June
Militant mass action needed to stop next savage austerity package
Britain
Britain: National Shop Stewards Network conference
Serious and inspiring preparation for the battles to come
Ireland Republic
Ireland: United Left Alliance must argue for socialist policies
"The ULA, the individual members and the groups involved, must prepare for an inevitable explosion of anger here which, when it comes, will be every bit as significant as the movements sweeping southern Europe."
USA
US: Socialist Alternative vs. Democratic Party
Socialist Alternative (CWI in the US) debates WA State Senator Ed Murray (Democrats) about budget cuts, taxing the rich, and the role of the Democratic Party.