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Radical Workers Bloc on Anti-Cuts March - London - 23rd October 2010

South London Solidarity Federation | 05.10.2010 08:03 | Public sector cuts | Workers' Movements

On Saturday 23rd October 2010 a number of trade unions have called for a march in London to lobby the TUC to fight the cuts. This is the same day as the annual London Anarchist Bookfair and a day when a large number of anarchists are in the city.



We are calling on all anarchists and militant workers to join us in forming a 'Radical Worker's Bloc' on the demonstration, not to beg the trade union bureaucrats to take action, but to argue that we fight the cuts based on the principles of solidarity, direct action, and control of our own struggles.

As the anti-war movement has shown, protest alone won't change anything. The government have already said that they will not be swayed by protests. Instead, we need a widespread fightback based in the workplace as well as the streets that acts in solidarity with fellow workers fighting these austerity measures all over the world.

We also intend to be a visible anti-capitalist presence on the demonstration pointing out that it is capitalism that has caused the crisis that has led to these cuts and that in response to their class war we need to reciprocate: meeting cuts with direct action - strikes, occupations and civil disobedience - whilst fighting for a different world which puts human needs first.

Bring red and black flags, banners and propaganda. The workers movement needs anarchist ideas and methods more than ever if we're to beat the cuts.

Meet at 11am outside RMT head office, 39 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JD.

Called by South London Solidarity Federation,
to becoming a supporting organisation or for more information contact South London Solidarity Federation at:

southlondonsf (at) solfed.org.uk

South London Solidarity Federation

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changed the language of original RWB callout

05.10.2010 18:20

used the picture but have changed the language to make several references to anarchism, making this much more of an explicitly anarchist event than the original Radical Workers Block at the Put People First march.

This excludes people do want to say bollocks to the TUC leadership and yes to direct action but do not call themselves anarchists or warm to the label.

That said, well done for calling something in the first place.

barry scott


my conserns

06.10.2010 01:01

Human needs are put first now.
But the needs of some humans is put before others.

While I have sympathy with all exploited workers, I struggle to express solidarity with with those who don't seek their independence. And especially those people whose employment gives them a vested interest in the justification of the oppression of others.
eg.
The UK Boarders Agency workers,
Customs and Excise workers,
Inland Revenue workers,
Police 'Service' workers,
Armed Forces (working class Hero's?)
Prison workers,
and so the list goes on...

We need to help these people learn to fight the system, but it's some thing they are going to be reluctant to do if they are still hoping to be employed by it. We shouldn't expect too much of them, if they are not ready.

Let's hope that this dosen't happen:
 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2010/10/464083.html

anyway here's my favorite short educational vidio
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds86ZKvkEDs

anarchist


Just one question...

06.10.2010 07:09

Just one question...what 'work' do these 'radical' 'workers' actually do?

Lord Snooty


@lord snooty

06.10.2010 07:48

From the people I know who go on this bloc they work all sorts of places. From tube workers, construction (labourers, roofers, chippies), teachers, designers, office admin, web developers, shop workers, couriers, delivery drivers, post workers and also their are some who are unemployed workers or working on casual/precarious temporary jobs.

Funnily enough, these demonstrations happen on Saturday, as most can't make demonstrations during the week as they work or are looking after their families.

What makes it "radical", is that they see work as benefitting the bosses of their various employments who rack up huge profits year round whilst wages stagnate and food/rent keeps going up and up.

If you are privileged enough in your thinking that this is an ideal situation then be my guess, keep calm and carry on, however for those us who work and have the balls to fight and change this society for the benefit of all, we will continue making our case and not lying down and taking it like the obedient little boys and girls the bosses want.

regards

a