Articles by John Hird, Socialismo Revolucionario (CWI in Spain)

Just as the student movement reaches Day X, the National Shop Stewards Network (NSSN) has set out the agenda for its anti-cuts conference on 22 January.

Not only the Fianna Fáil and Green Party, but the two biggest parties in opposition also offer them only a menu of cuts.

Farcical election will fuel workers’ protests

Solidarity needed!

Report of discussion on World Relations at the 10th world congress of the CWI

Big increased vote for Socialist Party candidate, Stephen Jolly

THE FINANCIAL speculators and hedge funds that so spectacularly contributed to the financial crisis resulting in the ’Great Recession’ have now turned their attention to the international food market with devastating consequences.

Dundee students, from the universities, local colleges and schools took part in protests across the city on November 24 as part of the national walk outs and protests.

Workers’ militant action needed – For a 24-hour general strike!

The government’s four year plan to lower Ireland’s debt/GDP ratio is an open declaration of war on working people, the unemployed and young people.

The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) condemns the occupation of the installations of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) by armed soldiers

Up to 130,000 school, college and university students walked out on Wednesday 24 November in the biggest education action for 25 years.

Es hora de defender nuestros derechos y niveles de vida

Start a campaign of industrial action with a one day general strike!

This is only the first step!

‘Plan B’ – Will it work?

Video coverage of ULA press conference on Irish national TV Broadcaster

No peace in sight for divided, militarised and unstable peninsula

Tens of thousands of school and university students rage against attacks on education

Games Ridden with Corruption

Sunday 21 November, the day the Irish government formally applied for a bailout to the EU and IMF, should be marked as the day that the Irish capitalist class were exposed as a rotten, despicable […]

50,000-strong student march an example to workers’ movement

30,000 protest against imperialism and war in the streets of Lisbon

Fin a la represión contra la población de Haití.

Fin a la represión contra la población de Haití.

The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition launches its campaign for the 2011 local elections

Appalling ‘humanitarian’ record of the ‘international community’ continues

Millions were hoping for radical change

EU and IMF market vultures circle over Ireland

Prepare to Defend Our Pensions

Interview with 3 protesters involved in occupying Tory HQ

“The government is guilty! The government is not taking responsibility for us!”

In the "Joe Show", a US radio talk, CWI members explain that capitalism has failded and it’s time for socialism to come to rescue.

Clashes escalate crisis

Massive student demo expresses anger against cuts

Unionise fast food and other low pay sectors, launch a serious struggle for HK$33 (4.25 US-$) minimum

Joe Higgins condemns exploitation of India by European multi national companies through free trade

The newly established United Left Alliance, which will be publicly launched on 26/11, involves the Socialist Party, the People Before Profit Alliance, the South Tipperary Workers and Unemployed Action Group and the Independent Socialist group […]

Over 1,500 anti-fascists took part in an illegal blockade to prevent Polish fascists from marching in Warsaw on 11 November.

Socialism 2010, hosted by the Socialist Party during the weekend 6-7 November, was attended by over 900 people.

The key issue is what choices are on offer? What do the different parties stand for and do any of them represent the interests of the working class, poor and those who oppose the corrupt […]

Despite huge working class anger at cuts, the Left parties fail to make real poll gains

Tamil people’s struggle for freedon and justice – beyond our borders

Massive student demo expresses anger against cuts

Assembled masses shake Con-Dem government

The panic reaction of the political establishment in Ireland and in the European Institutions, to the idea that a new Referendum might have to be held to amend the Lisbon Treaty, speaks volumes of the […]

From the age of 10 years to their ripe old age, we find women not only slaving in their homes but also working in the houses of the wealthy & the middle classes as the […]

More than 1,000 teachers marched to Government House to protest plans to close 140 secondary schools (video clip)