"Health workers, teachers, civil servants, and rail workers have joined each other’s picket lines... despite the icy temperatures, the spirit of workers’ solidarity has grown stronger."
Tag: Cost-of-living crisis
To transform a society in crisis we need radical policy solutions – John McDonnell MP exclusive
"As world leaders meet at the Davos World Economic Forum all the grave economic, social and environmental crises humanity faces are deepening" - John McDonnell MP
The Tories attack the #RightToStrike because people are fighting back – Laura Smith
Trade unions are at the forefront of the fight for democracy against plutocracy - Laura Smith defends the #RightToStrike from the latest Tory attack.
John McDonnell MP’s New Year Message
"I wish success to all those workers striking to secure a decent pay rise."
Workers in struggle are leading the fightback, it’s clear that the solution is resistance – John McDonnell
"What way forward for our movement? The solution is deepening this resistance at all levels, and that means joining demonstrations, occupations and the picket lines" - John McDonnell
Under 21s face £2.5 billion minimum wage “pay penalty” for being young workers – TUC
“Too many young workers are being left hugely out of pocket because of outdated youth rates of the national minimum wage."
Cost of Christmas dinner has risen three times faster than wages this year – TUC
“Christmas should be a time for celebration... but soaring food and energy prices mean many families will struggle to afford the festivities" - Frances O'Grady, TUC General Secretary.
Why NHS workers are fighting back – Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No
Mental health nurse and NHS Workers Say No founder Holly Turner explains why the unprecedented strike action taking place this month will be a turning point for our health service.
Let’s unite the left resistance to Tory mis-rule – Arise Festival
After a summer of working-class fightback, the left itself must step up a gear - our conference aims to bring the various strands of resistance together, writes Arise Festival's Sam Browse.
Where Next on Community Wealth Building? Trade Unions and Political Leaders Gather in Preston to Talk Strategy
"Community Wealth Building has been referred to as ‘guerrilla localism’, & this is not a bad description. It captures the dynamism of the idea, & suggests the power of activism to achieve change."