City of temples hosts the 24th congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) As a delegate to the party’s 24th congress, HARSEV BAINS connects historical threads from Harry Pollitt’s 1954 visit to today’s challenges of building left unity against corporate-backed Hindu nationalism
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 Unions at the crossroads: time to flex our muscles GAWAIN LITTLE urges the labour movement to seize a historic opportunity under the new government, warning that failure to push for real change now could spell disaster for workers and fuel the far-right threat
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 The unbroken solidarity between our movement and Cuba Cuba’s designation as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ is inflicting incalculable damage on the country and its people, and leaving its health service in desperate need. KEVIN COURTNEY calls for one last push for the Cuba Vive medical aid campaign to get it over the line
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 Why is it illegal to charge upfront fees to work-seekers – except in the performing arts? Actors and entertainers have to pay significant fees to appear on directories in the hope of getting a job. Equity believes it should be the bosses who pay, not the workforce, says PAUL W FLEMING
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 More needs to be done to improve workplace mental health NASUWT’s latest teachers’ survey shows shockingly high levels of work-related stress, anxiety and even self-harm. Dr PATRICK ROACH calls for greater protections for educators’ wellbeing
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 Red in tooth and claw Aslef general secretary MICK WHELAN writes for the Morning Star on the eve of the TUC in Brighton, about the pay offer from the DfT, relations with the Labour government, and the union’s motion at Congress calling for the renationalisation of rail freight
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 Turning the tide on merchant navy decline and support maritime employment Seafaring is vital to our nation’s economy, but the industry has been allowed to diminish with a devastating impact on our port cities and coastal communities – a rejuvenation policy is urgently needed, argues MARK DICKINSON
Monday 09th Sep 2024 TUC 2024 Prison officers pile on the pressure Tory austerity triggered a crisis in our jails and only a decisive break from the past can turn this around, explains STEVE GILLAN
Saturday 07th Sep 2024 China’s remarkable transformation marks 75 years of socialist progress Despite relentless hostility, the People’s Republic of China has lifted millions out of poverty, and become a global leader in innovation and climate action, while pursuing peaceful development in a multipolar world, writes CARLOS MARTINEZ
Saturday 07th Sep 2024 Interview ‘Labour’s first mission is to grow the economy and the industrial strategy will be at its heart’ Ahead of TUC Congress, Berny Torre talks to general secretary PAUL NOWAK about the importance of making sure the first Labour government in 15 years delivers on the New Deal For Workers; reform of the broken universal credit system; and the tragedy of migrants drowning in the Channel
Saturday 07th Sep 2024 Latin America’s left offers us a blueprint for transforming society Labour NEC member JESS BARNARD hails the wave of progressive victories across the continent, looking at how governments from Brazil to Mexico are rolling back neoliberalism and improving millions of lives
