Month: November 2009
Is Sweden Socialist? The Rise and Fall of the “Swedish Model”
Within the left internationally, the question often arises about the politics and economy of the Nordic states, particularly Sweden, and whether these societies represent a form of ‘socialism’ or an alternative to neo-liberal capitalism. Per Olsson of Rättvisepartiet Socialisterna (CWI in Sweden) dissects the ‘Swedish model’, or what is left of it.
Joe Higgins MEP supports Ulster Bank workers
Attack on working conditions can be defeated
Socialist Party MEP, Joe Higgins has opposed attempts by Ulster Bank to impose new inferior contracts and pensions on staff.
90,000 march – 6 November demonstration reports
90,000 people took part in the national day of action on Friday 6 November in opposition to the plans the government to cut €4 billion in pay, services and jobs in their December budget. The day of action consisted of eight regional demonstrations.
Left co-operation & the building of a new mass party of the working class
The Socialist Party (SP) welcomes the contribution of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) to the debate on left co-operation and the building of a new mass party of the working class.
MTL dock strike ends – workforce let down by union leaders
The strike by workers in Dublin port against their bosses in Marine Terminal Limited (MTL) has come to an end after 110 days of industrial action.
BBC Question Time panel – Workers’ voice denied against BNP
Eight million people watched BNP leader Nick Griffin on Question Time, the biggest audience for the programme in its thirty year history.
