Growing instability in the US economy and financial markets could have serious consequences worldwide because of the central role of the US dollar and financial system, argues MICHAEL BURKE
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Remembering the heroism of the Liverpool transport strikers of 1911
Despite Andy Burnham’s declaration defending the continued partition of the island, all major international and internal trends are converging to make Irish reunification inevitable
The left needs a bold energy vision – because if it fails to provide one, others will shape the future in their own interests, argues ALAN SIMPSON
From Margate to Deal, mining memories are being kept alive. National co-ordinator for General Strike 100, HENRY FOWLER continued his nationwide tour of partner organisations in the Garden of England
Humans are part of the ‘animal kingdom’ – and of nature in general – but also distinct from it and labour (work) is part of what makes us unique, declared Engels. His insights 150 years ago into how our species came to be and how we differ from the rest of nature, are as important today as they were then, says the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Boxes of books, family photos and heirlooms, labour movement anniversaries, along with nostalgic memories of glorious childhood days on the Ayrshire coast still leave room for a wistful MATT KERR to hope for a better future
EVERY year, there are many events held to celebrate the achievements of trade unionists who went before us, such as Tolpuddle where we remember people like George Loveless and his comrades, who were arrested on a February morning in 1834 and deported to Australia to face years of hardship and brutality.
MatchFest too celebrates the achievements of the women of Bryant & May match factory in London, who in 1888 walked out over pay, conditions and bullying by the factory management. Two fine examples of resilience and bravery that are an inspiration to us all.
To those of us who have been involved in taking strike action and have experienced the hardship that it brings, it hits home just how brave it was for those who withdrew their labour, bearing in mind the harshness and social conditions of those times.
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