Germany
Germany: A new challenge from the left
National congress of new left-wing party WASG in Germany prepares for general elections
Europe
Austria
Austria: Striking Slovakian workers win court case against Mondi Company
International solidarity – more then a slogan!
Finland
Finland: paper and pulp industry workers fight bosses’ lock-out
Union rejects ‘deal’ – Finnish SAK (TUC) must act!
Scotland
scotland: trade unionists occupy Pakistani Consulate in Glasgow
Leading activists demand end of repression of Pakistan telecom workers
Europe
Europe: EU leaders in a “condition of shock”
Crushing ‘No’ vote in French and Dutch referendums leads to EU summit collapse
Europe
Europe: Europe in turmoil – A socialist analysis
The crushing rejection of the proposed EU constitution in France and the Netherlands has had the effect of an erupting political volcano.
Scotland
Scotland: The 2005 General Election and the Scottish Socialist Party
An analysis of the vote for the left and the way forward
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.
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Largest union shifts left
Socialist Party member elected President of NIPSA
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Largest union backs fight against water charges
Public sector union conference supports non-payment campaign