Socialist Appeal

Wildcat wave: Unofficial action indicates explosive struggles to come

A wave of wildcat strikes has swept across Britain – in the construction industry and at Amazon warehouses – as workers’ anger reaches boiling point. This is a harbinger of the huge class battles on the horizon. The unions must prepare for war.

Enough is enough: Revolutionary alternative needed

A mass fightback against the ruling class’ attacks is beginning, with strikes and grassroots movements building. To win, workers and youth must be armed with a militant strategy, bold socialist policies, and a clear revolutionary perspective.

British capitalism’s “grim new reality”: Fight inflation with expropriation!

The latest economic predictions from the Bank of England provide a foreboding warning of the inflation and austerity that lies ahead for the working class in Britain. Only bold socialist policies can combat this capitalist catastrophe.

Lessons of the 1926 general strike

We republish here an article by Ted Grant on the 1926 general strike. With the class struggle sharpening in Britain, union leaders and workers alike are again raising the idea of a general strike. It is vital we learn the lessons from history.

Pelosi recklessly provokes China with Taiwan visit

Pursuing the narrow interests of US imperialism, Nancy Pelosi has made a provocative trip to Taiwan, leading to further sabre-rattling with China. Only socialist revolution can end the instability and heightening tensions in world relations.

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Capitalism and culture: Radical anger hits our screens

As the class struggle erupts across the world, workers’ anger towards capitalism and the bosses is increasingly finding a reflection in mainstream films and TV. But only freed from the shackles of profit can culture and creativity truly thrive.

Events, Reviews, and Letters 10 Aug 2022

NHS crisis: Militant action and socialist policies needed

Rising temperatures and COVID infections this summer have once again exposed how fragile Britain’s healthcare system is. To tackle waiting lists, fill staff shortages, and save our NHS, the labour movement must fight for bold socialist policies.

Trade Unions 09 Aug 2022

Strikewave hits the South Coast: Solidarity with Red Funnel workers!

Ferry workers in Southampton and the Isle of Wight are currently taking action in a battle over pay. The employers are attempting to break the strike with scab labour. Union leaders must unite the struggles against the bosses and Tories.

Trade Unions 08 Aug 2022

Coventry bin workers’ victory: Militancy pays!

Following months of bitter strike action, lorry drivers at Coventry city council have come out on top. Their dispute provides important lessons for the trade union movement. Through united, militant struggle, workers can beat back the bosses.

Trade Unions 05 Aug 2022

Leicester’s ‘dark factories’: Only workers’ organisation can stop the bosses

A recent report from the Low Pay Commission reveals how impotent watchdogs and regulators are when it comes to stopping criminal treatment of workers by the bosses. Instead, workers must trust only in their own strength.

Britain 03 Aug 2022

CWU telecoms strikes: Union leaders call for coordinated action

Reports from recent picket lines of striking CWU members at BT Group show how workers everywhere are gaining confidence. Pressure is building across the movement. And trade union leaders are responding with calls for militant united action.

Trade Unions 02 Aug 2022

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