France
France: “Paris 2012 is seven years away, our wages matter today”
One million people took to the streets demanding better wages and battling against a longer working week
Europe
Scotland
Scotland: Sri Lankan socialist receives enthusiastic welcome
Workers give generous solidarity for tsunami campaign
Ireland North
Ireland North: IRA members’ involvement in murder provokes Catholic uproar
Working class communities courageously speak out and protest for justice
Ireland North
IRA members’ involvement in murder provokes Catholic uproar
Working class communities courageously speak out and protest for justice
Europe
Europe: european constitution, a bumpy road after the Spanish referendum
Those who form part of the European elite eager to built a European superpower capable of competing for markets and influence with the US and China will be forced to keep looking over their shoulder […]
Scotland
Scotland: SSP conference report
The conference discussed the momentous events taking place in Latin America, where a series of struggles has erupted against the policies of neo-liberalism.
France
France: 24-hour general strike in the making.
The three main French trade union confederations CFTC (Confédération Française des Travailleurs Chrétiens), CGT (Confédération Générale du Travail) and FO (Force Ouvrière) have launched an appeal to all private and public sector workers to strike […]
France
France: school students strike against education ‘reforms’
Thousands take to the streets against right wing Raffarin government
Scotland
Scotland: Political questioning at SSP conference
The 2005 Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) conference was held last weekend, following Tommy Sheridan’s resignation as party leader in November 2004.
Russia
Russia: Day of protest across Russia
On Saturday 12 February, nearly 300 demonstrations took place in 77 regions across the whole of Russia, at the same time.