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”
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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.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: War of nerves as authorities prepare to use force
Strikes spread – solidarity action needs to be stepped up
Australia
Australia: 2011 Socialist Party Conference a success
The weekend of May 6/7/8 saw members of the Socialist Party from all around Australia gather at Trades Hall in Melbourne for the annual National Conference.
Britain
Britain: Young, gifted and striking back
The significance of the student movement