"The Tory party is not only in chaos, its policies are a disaster for millions of the people... as they seek to hang on, there will inevitably be arguments for a caretaker figure who can replace Liz Truss and keep their party in power for as long as possible."
Tag: Trade Unionism
Resisting the Tory Offensive – and Popularising Socialist Solutions.
This is a vital time for the Left to come together, organise, and fight for socialist solutions to the crisis - writes Matt Willgress, Arise Festival.
Resist the Tory attacks and campaign for free trade unions
Amid the deepest cost-of-living crisis in generations, our trade union rights – already some of the most limited in Europe – are under fresh assault from the Tories.
Standing in Solidarity with the CWU Strike
Labour MPs from the Socialist Campaign Group joined picket lines across the country, showing their support for CWU members fighting for fair-pay.
Avanti Workers to take two days strike action – RMT
"They have treated our members appallingly and this strike action is the culmination of months of neglect and a strong response to the arrogance bosses have shown" - Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary
Liz Truss must reverse her budget to stabilise the economy – TUC
"We need a new budget focused on stabilising the economy and getting wages rising. Not one that puts the UK at risk for the sake of tax cuts for the rich.”
Labour must stand with workers taking action – John McDonnell MP
"Our duty is clear - to stand up for one another in the Labour and trade union movement as this summer of solidarity becomes a massive wave of resistance against the Tory offensive."
‘Labour for Labour’ – MPs, unions & campaigners pack out rally at #TWT22
Hundreds packed out the Labour for Labour rally at The World Transformed. They joined Labour MPs including John McDonnell, Jon Trickett, Dawn Butler and Zarah Sultana; plus trade unions speakers and Labour left groups.
Labour for Labour is a big opportunity to unite trade unions and Labour members on the national stage
"As the party founded by the trade unions to represent the interests of working people, Labour should be joining this public majority in backing the unions defending working people."
Resist the Tory Offensive – Labour Outlook TUC Conference special edition
A special print edition of Labour Outlook featuring articles from Mark Serwotka, PCS; Sarah Wooley, BFAWU; Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No!; and Jess Barnard, members' representative on Labour's NEC.