In the wake of his recent humanitarian visit to Cuba, RICHARD BURGON points to the now urgent need to defend the island’s political sovereignty and its right to self-determination
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Disability Employment Action Links Leeds has made remarkable progress
Thousands of jobs are at risk across higher education, yet government funding appears only when universities can be linked to military objectives, says JO GRADY, in the run-up to the Stop the War International Conference this Saturday
The Wye, Usk, Arrow and Lugg were once treasured for their clean waters – today, pollution and corporate excess are fuelling demands for a return to public ownership, says MARK SEDDON
The new Employment Rights Act is a step forward, but restoring collective bargaining and union power remains essential to tackling insecurity, outsourcing and low pay, says PAUL WHITEHOUSE
Rising support for Farage’s party reflects Labour’s failure to defend working-class living standards or offer a credible alternative to neoliberal decline, says JOSEPH MILLS
Trade unionists are mobilising to support Cuban workers and public services, amid escalating US pressure on the socialist island. RONAN OGILVY explains
FOR a campaign which launched three months ago, Disability Empowerment Action Links Leeds (DEAL Leeds) has made remarkable progress.
It was established in February by parents of disabled children and those with special educational needs, to oppose cuts to transport provided by Leeds City Council to take the children to schools and specialist care centres.
Since launching in February the DEAL parents have appeared on regional TV news programmes Calendar and Look North, teamed up with union Unite’s Unite Community to stage a successful demonstration, launched a petition and lobbied councillors. They’ve leafleted, picketed, won the support of two Leeds MPs and taken part in Leeds trade union council’s May Day march and rally.
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