UK Workers' Movements Newswire Archive
Maoist Leadership in Nepal Bans Strikes
26-01-2009 01:19
Maoist Leadership in Nepal Bans Strikes
25-01-2009 11:33
Since the Maoists emerged in the April 2008 Nepal elections as the largest party (though without an absolute majority) to lead the new coalition government, they have failed to heal existing divisions - in their own party, within the parliamentary political system and its ruling class - or within the intermingled social, caste and ethnic tensions across the wider society. In fact, all these divides have widened. And since November a strike wave has spread across the country.
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Event Report: 50 Years of the Cuban Revolution (London, sat 17 Jan)
24-01-2009 12:00
Free Association: Speculating on the Crisis
24-01-2009 11:11
This article was written for and published in Shift Magazine http://shiftmag.co.uk/?p=243.Where is the answer?
24-01-2009 02:28
clarification on the purchase of Brazilian company Esso (Exxon Mobil pretencente) of oil to the company COSANAnalysis of UK University Occupations.
24-01-2009 01:37
Initial response to the wave of occupations in a dozen universities across the country in solidarity with Gaza. The Theorillas [Theory-Guerillas] are an affinity group throwing theory at the movement.'Anomalous Wave' protests begin again in Italy
23-01-2009 23:44
The ANOMALOUS WAVE protests that began last year in Italy with hundreds of school and universities occupied and massive streets protests against education reforms and the crisis have begun again: Here follows a few notes from the Wave movement:Background text here:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/11/413258.html
Anarchy: What's really going on in Greece
23-01-2009 21:14
Around the Campaigns Friday 23rd January 2009
23-01-2009 11:15
Urgently need two sureties in Bury to stand bail for Raphael and his mum. Sureties must be resident in the UK and will be subject to a police check. If you can help please get back immediately to: JohnO@ncadc.org.uk
Please send urgent faxes/emails immediately to Rt. Hon Jacqui Smith, MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office, requesting that Raphael and his mother are released. Please use the updated 'model letter' RaphaelShaubaJS.doc attached or write your own version. If you do so, please remember to include HO ref: S/38066/3
Fax: 020 8760 3132 / + 44 20 8760 3132 if you are faxing from outside UK)
Emails: UKBApublicenquiries@UKBA.gsi.gov.uk
"CIT - Treat Official"
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine102/Raphael.html
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direct action report on colombian coalmine strike
22-01-2009 18:56
http://www.gizzacroggy.blogspot.com/Second attempt to remove Constant Moussavou
22-01-2009 14:06
Two activists in spain facing prison for euromayday action
21-01-2009 10:23
In Spain, activist groups in the fields of migration, precarity, social rights; workers organisations [1 / 2]and a social center are asking for support [es / de] for two activists. They are facing 2 years of prison for their participation in a Euromayday action in Sevilla in 2006. The court case is this friday, petition faxes and messages of support can still be sent [details].
Lambeth Unison calls for Boycott of "Apartheid" Israel
20-01-2009 14:49
The Lambeth Branch of UNISON, the second largest trade union in the UK, has voted to condemn the recent slaughter of Palestinians and the ongoing occupation by Israel at a meeting of its Branch Committee this morning.Around the Campaigns Monday 19th January 2009
19-01-2009 10:34
Hermine Mofor, Still here, Campaign prepared to fight on"We heard from Hermine's solicitor late Friday evening that her removal order was cancelled. Her story isn't over yet though, as we are not clear exactly what is happening. However we are so relieved that she has got this reprieve for now at least. The Boaz team have been to Yarl's Wood to meet with Hermine, we passed on everyone's support. Watch this space for more details in the coming days."
Friends of Hermine, thank you all for the support, actions over the past few days.
Background: Act now to support our friend Hermine Mofor
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine102/Hermine.html
Bentswood Election (Haywards Heath) What you should know
18-01-2009 13:43
An Ex-Tory, as Labour Councillor?Keep Salome Chikuta in the UK, do not return UK Zimbabweans to Malawi
17-01-2009 11:27
SOCIALIST CANDIDATES CHALLENGE LAMBETH UNISON BUREAUCRACY
16-01-2009 13:31
A group of socialist activists in Lambeth have produced a manifesto which they hope will politicise UNISON members and provide the platform on which to build a "fighting, member-led branch" based on clear socialist politics. The manifesto was the basis for candidates to contest elections at the Lambeth UNISON AGM on a "Lambeth Activists" platform.Around the Campaigns Friday 16th January 2009
16-01-2009 11:54
Raphael 5 still in the Lions mouth, now 43 days in detention
Spoke to Raphael and Oluseye his Mum this morning, Raphael was very subdued according to mum after spending close to seven hours at Bedford General Hospital. Mum said that she was called at about 3:00pm yesterday and told that Raphael had his finger closed in the door, he had to go to the hospital for stitches. Mum said it was not made clear to her how the accident actually happened.
Oluseye told me that a report was written about her having lots of people coming to her room and one of the male officers said to her; "I am watching you Oluseye", she then asked me if she was doing anything wrong or breaking the law by having friends and their children in her room, she feels that this is intimidation. She also said for those of us who are locked up in Yarl's Wood, "we are sitting in the lion's mouth and anytime the lion can close its' jaws". Nellie de jongh
Please send urgent faxes/emails immediately to Rt. Hon Jacqui Smith, MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office, requesting that Raphael and his mother are released. Please use the updated 'model letter' RaphaelShaubaJS.doc attached or write your own version. If you do so, please remember to include HO ref: S/38066/3
Fax: 020 8760 3132 / + 44 20 8760 3132 if you are faxing from outside UK)
Emails: UKBApublicenquiries@UKBA.gsi.gov.uk
"CIT - Treat Official"
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine102/Raphael.html
Please can you act now to support our friend Hermine Mofor
15-01-2009 11:51