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Archive for December, 2005

In Defence of Marxism - Transport workers strike in New York: “We Move NY. Respect Us!”

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Another analysis and call for solidarity for the Transit Workers’ strike in New York. Over 70% of the population of New York support the workers in this strike!!!

Have a listen to Democracy Now! today to learn about the NY Strike.

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New York City transit workers defiant Bloomberg and his friends are the thugs, not us

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Some words from the street level in New York from the WSWS. Have a read and support the workers and the right to strike… sign the petition below. More solidarity coming in from other unions see news article here.

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DIRELAND: SIGN A PETITION TO SUPPORT STRIKING N.Y. TRANSIT WORKERS

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Douglas Ireland has posted a petition in support of the TWU and their strike action in New York. Sign it if you suppor the right to strike and the right to fair wages.

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Transport Workers Union Local 100 (AFL-CIO) — Rumor Control

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Just so that the myths that are being put out by the MTA against the strikers can be nullified: Have a look at some of the mis-information coming out of the Transit Authority’s news room.

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Transport Workers Union Local 100 (AFL-CIO) — The MTA and the Governor Forced This Strike: Call Them to Stop It

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–The TWU is putting out strike bulletins. Get them here.

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Bill Fletcher, Jr., “My Vote Goes to the NYC Transit Workers!”

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–The MR Zine on the transit workers strike in New York and how it is a fight for all workers in the city and the US. Support the workers.

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ZNet |Labor | Their Fight Is Our Fight

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Support the transit workers of New York!

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In Defence of Marxism - Britain: Not enough to pay pensions? So they want us to work till we drop

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–There is no way workers should put up with the increase in working years before they get a pension. Just because we are living longer does not mean that we should be working longer as well. What is the point of putting money into prolonging life if the capitalists just demand that we work more for less and cannot enjoy the added years?

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Aarti Wani, “Mangal Pandey: The Rising: Articulating the Nation?”

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–An analysis of popularization of imperilism… an interesting read.

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Brian King, “Seattle Votes for a Right to Health Care”

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–The people want public healthcare for all… Big surprise…

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Day 22: Poverty is not a seasonal concern (Canadian Union of Public Employees)

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Every year we talk about poverty not being a seasonal issue and every year it remains one in the eyes of the “public”. The system needs to change before this can end.

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Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Palestinians may delay poll over voting ban

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–The freedom to vote is just one more freedom that has been taken away from the Palestinian people.

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Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Senate blocks attempt to allow oil drilling in Alaskan wildlife reserve

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–This is something that is worth being happy about.

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Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Sunni and secular parties seek Iraq election rerun

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Not everything went so soomthly in the Iraq elections… in fact, the opposition is crying foul and is demanding a re-run of the elections. Can the US mess this up any more?

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CBC New Brunswick - PUB sends power utility back to the drawing board

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–We should not take this from a public utility. The people of New Brunswick need more say in how NB Power operates.

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CBC New Brunswick - New Brunswick students get gift of new schools

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–New schools are fine… what about teachers, resources, and a plan?

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CBC News: Ottawa will honour Kelowna agreement: Layton

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–Aboriginal communities need more autonomy over the spending of their money… this might do this. However, I would like to see what the people in the communities themselves have to say about what is needed.

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CBC News: End subsidies to oil and gas companies, Greens say

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–The Greens still are not as green as the NDP and still too far to the right.

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CBC News: Christmas Eve strike deadline looms at Via Rail

Posted by graham on 22nd December 2005

–I just have to shake my head at the idea that Via Rail is trying to make money… how can a mass transit system make money and pay its workers anything at all? Support the workers, renationalize the rail system.

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Hong Kong Anti-WTO Arrests | Autonomy & Solidarity

Posted by graham on 21st December 2005

–An appeal to people around the world to keep the spotlight on the Hong Kong police and state to not treat those that were expressing their democratic right to free speech and protest badly. Stand in solidarity with those on the frontlines against imperialism.

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In Defence of Marxism - Morales wins massive vote in Bolivian elections - Which way will he go now?

Posted by graham on 21st December 2005

–The question on everyone’s mind is which way will the new President of Bolivia go, Right or Left. The pressure from bellow must be maintained if he is to be able to stand up against the imperialists. Now is a time for organizing.

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DIRELAND: FRANCE’S COMMUNISTS CUT A DEAL WITH THE SOCIALISTS

Posted by graham on 21st December 2005

–Douglas Ireland does an analysis of the current moves in French politics. I would ask: can the Communist Party in France ever actually stick to its convictions? Joining the Socialists and the Greens who tried to sell out all working people of France (and Europe) over the constitution after helping to orgainze the “Non” vote against the EU Consitution? Are they mad (or just opportunists)? They should have joined with the other parties on the Left and actually presented an alternative to the Socialists and Green coalition.

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