A Sheathed Weapon – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/02/a-sheathed-weapon/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/02/a-sheathed-weapon/
Class Consciousness Project
A Sheathed Weapon
Why strike action isn’t being used to full effect A unionised workforce removing their labour is a very important weapon in a worker’s armoury. The vast majority of case work for union reps is dama…
The Housing Question – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/10/the-housing-question/comment-page-1/#comments
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/10/the-housing-question/comment-page-1/#comments
Class Consciousness Project
The Housing Question
Image: Getty Images With interest rates continuing to rise and impending fiscal doom poking its head over the horizon, the housing question presents itself yet again. In fact, the housing question …
Forwarded from Gaganauts of Geopolitics
🌍 🚢 North Transport Corridor Gains Strategic Significance Amidst Red Sea Disruptions
In a world of shifting trade dynamics, the North Transport Corridor (INSTC) is emerging as a game-changer, Paul Goncharoff, a businessman and chief manager of consulting firm Goncharoff, LLC, told Sputnik India.
Here's why it's making waves, as per Goncharoff:
📊 Reducing Shipping Times: The INSTC, designed as an alternative to the Suez Canal, slashes shipping times between India and Russia by a whopping 30 days. Example: In October 2022, shipping a 40-foot container from Moscow to India cost around $10,000; today, it's under $5,000 and still falling. This efficiency is vital, considering Russia's pivot to Asia and Asia's quest to diversify its suppliers.
🌐 Reconnecting India: The INSTC reopens trade routes lost during the partition of Pakistan in 1947, reconnecting India with Central Asian markets. This was hampered by historical rivalries. Now, Indian overland trade routes to Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond are being partially restored, promising economic revival.
🚀 The Eurasian Transport Hub: Recent disruptions at the Suez Canal and its logistical constraints have exposed vulnerabilities. The INSTC emerges as the most viable alternative, and its importance will likely prompt the European Union to reconsider sanctions on Russian and Iranian ports. Longer routes mean higher costs, and these could translate into political issues, putting pressure on European politicians to choose cost pragmatism.
📆 Future Outlook: While the exact timeline remains uncertain, expect the INSTC to play a pivotal role in European political decision-making by 2024/25, addressing EU consumer costs and inflation. The world of trade is evolving, and the INSTC is at the forefront of this transformation.
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In a world of shifting trade dynamics, the North Transport Corridor (INSTC) is emerging as a game-changer, Paul Goncharoff, a businessman and chief manager of consulting firm Goncharoff, LLC, told Sputnik India.
Here's why it's making waves, as per Goncharoff:
📊 Reducing Shipping Times: The INSTC, designed as an alternative to the Suez Canal, slashes shipping times between India and Russia by a whopping 30 days. Example: In October 2022, shipping a 40-foot container from Moscow to India cost around $10,000; today, it's under $5,000 and still falling. This efficiency is vital, considering Russia's pivot to Asia and Asia's quest to diversify its suppliers.
🌐 Reconnecting India: The INSTC reopens trade routes lost during the partition of Pakistan in 1947, reconnecting India with Central Asian markets. This was hampered by historical rivalries. Now, Indian overland trade routes to Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond are being partially restored, promising economic revival.
🚀 The Eurasian Transport Hub: Recent disruptions at the Suez Canal and its logistical constraints have exposed vulnerabilities. The INSTC emerges as the most viable alternative, and its importance will likely prompt the European Union to reconsider sanctions on Russian and Iranian ports. Longer routes mean higher costs, and these could translate into political issues, putting pressure on European politicians to choose cost pragmatism.
📆 Future Outlook: While the exact timeline remains uncertain, expect the INSTC to play a pivotal role in European political decision-making by 2024/25, addressing EU consumer costs and inflation. The world of trade is evolving, and the INSTC is at the forefront of this transformation.
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We are not all doom and gloom. In between our indignation of trade union failings our most experienced comrade has been writing more light hearted tales.
Terry's a Union Man!
Here are the 3 editions wrote in 2023!
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/07/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/25/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man-2/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/01/terrys-tales-of-a-trade-union-man/
Terry's a Union Man!
Here are the 3 editions wrote in 2023!
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/07/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/25/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man-2/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/01/terrys-tales-of-a-trade-union-man/
Class Consciousness Project
Terry’s Tales of a Union Man
For the best part of forty years, I was a Trade Union Representative. I was a rep in many different workplaces and have witnessed many hilarious incidents and, unfortunately, some tragic situations…
Forwarded from 🇺🇸 Donald Courter 🇷🇺
🥶♻️🇪🇺The EU is Shooting Itself in the Foot by Deindustrializing🇪🇺📉🛢
During a company meeting to review the year's preliminary results, Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller claimed that the EU is purposefully diminishing the demand for natural gas.
With sanctions on Russia blocking the purchase of natural gas, energy prices are skyrocketing and some nations are vowing to abolish nuclear energy. Spain has affirmed its intention to close down all nuclear reactors in the country by 2035, aiming to focus on increased investment in renewable energy sources.
Klaus Muller, head of Germany's Federal Network Agency said, “The era of cheap energy is over, at least as long as we continue to consume large quantities of conventionally generated energy,”
Sanctions related to Ukraine and the Nord Stream pipeline's sabotage last year have led to a decline in Russian gas exports to the EU, previously a primary route.
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During a company meeting to review the year's preliminary results, Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller claimed that the EU is purposefully diminishing the demand for natural gas.
With sanctions on Russia blocking the purchase of natural gas, energy prices are skyrocketing and some nations are vowing to abolish nuclear energy. Spain has affirmed its intention to close down all nuclear reactors in the country by 2035, aiming to focus on increased investment in renewable energy sources.
Klaus Muller, head of Germany's Federal Network Agency said, “The era of cheap energy is over, at least as long as we continue to consume large quantities of conventionally generated energy,”
Sanctions related to Ukraine and the Nord Stream pipeline's sabotage last year have led to a decline in Russian gas exports to the EU, previously a primary route.
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Welfare Reforms – Benefits – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/09/welfare-reforms-benefits/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/09/welfare-reforms-benefits/
Class Consciousness Project
Welfare Reforms – Benefits
The British welfare state as we know it today came into existence after World War 2 with the reforms of 1945 to 1951. After two devastating wars, the world had to begin the long and arduous process…
Forwarded from Marx Engels Lenin Institute
Labour protest in Finland: a strike is coming in February
The Teollisuusliitto industrial union has announced a new two-day strike from February 1st.
“The union is stopping the work of the Kokkola and Kilpilahti industrial zones on February 1 and 2, 2024,” said the head of the union, Riku Aalto.
Neste, which is considered one of the world's leading producers of renewable fuel, is ready to join the action.
The purpose of the strike is to protest the labor market reform actively promoted by the government. The document envisages a serious tightening of labor conditions: a ban on strikes, simplification of dismissals, reduction of benefits and allowances.
“The government’s policies are a serious blow to the benefits, rights and working conditions of workers. Therefore, employees have no choice but to pay in kind,” said Neste representative Sami Ryynänen.
On December 14, a large-scale trade union strike took place in Finland, organized by the Central Association of Trade Unions (SAK). About 100 thousand people took part in it. Losses from the strike amounted to approximately 100-130 million euros.
The Teollisuusliitto industrial union has announced a new two-day strike from February 1st.
“The union is stopping the work of the Kokkola and Kilpilahti industrial zones on February 1 and 2, 2024,” said the head of the union, Riku Aalto.
Neste, which is considered one of the world's leading producers of renewable fuel, is ready to join the action.
The purpose of the strike is to protest the labor market reform actively promoted by the government. The document envisages a serious tightening of labor conditions: a ban on strikes, simplification of dismissals, reduction of benefits and allowances.
“The government’s policies are a serious blow to the benefits, rights and working conditions of workers. Therefore, employees have no choice but to pay in kind,” said Neste representative Sami Ryynänen.
On December 14, a large-scale trade union strike took place in Finland, organized by the Central Association of Trade Unions (SAK). About 100 thousand people took part in it. Losses from the strike amounted to approximately 100-130 million euros.
One of the things we have worked on is creating resources to help trade union reps and/or political activists.
We will continue to update it in the new year so save the link and check back when you need too.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/resources/
We will continue to update it in the new year so save the link and check back when you need too.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/resources/
Class Consciousness Project
Resources
An Introduction to trade unions – part one An introduction to trade unions – part two How to write motions Understanding Grievances
A truly great investigatory journalist. One of the few with courage and ability to find the truth and show it to the masses. Never once allowing the establishment stooges silence him like so many other journalists.
RIP John Pilger
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/31/renowned-australian-journalist-john-pilger-passes-away-at-84
RIP John Pilger
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/31/renowned-australian-journalist-john-pilger-passes-away-at-84
Al Jazeera
John Pilger, renowned journalist and critic of ‘Western imperialism’, dies
From Palestine to Cambodia, Pilger worked extensively to expose human suffering caused by imperialist governments.
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In Defense of Communism: WFTU opposes and condemns the neo-fascist policies of Javier Milei government in Argentina
http://www.idcommunism.com/2023/12/wftu-opposes-and-condemns-neo-fascist-policies-of-javier-milei-government-in-argentina.html
http://www.idcommunism.com/2023/12/wftu-opposes-and-condemns-neo-fascist-policies-of-javier-milei-government-in-argentina.html
Idcommunism
WFTU opposes and condemns the neo-fascist policies of Javier Milei government in Argentina
The World Federation of Trade Unions strongly opposes and condemns the neo-fascist policies of the Milei government in Argentina. The government’s ant
The Fate Of Greece – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/10/13/the-fate-of-greece/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/10/13/the-fate-of-greece/
Class Consciousness Project
The Fate Of Greece
The EU Led Class War On Greek Workers Intensifies Greek workers marching against the imposition of a 72-hour maximum working week (Photo: Greece Reporter) The recent piece of legislation passed by …
Forwarded from Red Rick
Some men, faint-hearted, ever seek
Our programme to retouch,
And will insist, whene’er they speak
That we demand too much.
’Tis passing strange, yet I declare
Such statements give me mirth,
For our demands most moderate are,
We only want the earth.
“Be moderate,” the trimmers cry,
Who dread the tyrants’ thunder.
“ You ask too much and people fly
From you aghast in wonder.”
’Tis passing strange, for I declare
Such statements give me mirth,
For our demands most moderate are,
We only want the earth.
Our masters all a godly crew,
Whose hearts throb for the poor,
Their sympathies assure us, too,
If our demands were fewer.
Most generous souls! But please observe,
What they enjoy from birth
Is all we ever had the nerve
To ask, that is, the earth.
The “labour fakir” full of guile,
Base doctrine ever preaches,
And whilst he bleeds the rank and file
Tame moderation teaches.
Yet, in despite, we’ll see the day
When, with sword in its girth,
Labour shall march in war array
To realize its own, the earth.
For labour long, with sighs and tears,
To its oppressors knelt.
But never yet, to aught save fears,
Did the heart of tyrant melt.
We need not kneel, our cause is high
Of true men there's no dearth
And our victorious rallying cry
Shall be we want the earth!
Our programme to retouch,
And will insist, whene’er they speak
That we demand too much.
’Tis passing strange, yet I declare
Such statements give me mirth,
For our demands most moderate are,
We only want the earth.
“Be moderate,” the trimmers cry,
Who dread the tyrants’ thunder.
“ You ask too much and people fly
From you aghast in wonder.”
’Tis passing strange, for I declare
Such statements give me mirth,
For our demands most moderate are,
We only want the earth.
Our masters all a godly crew,
Whose hearts throb for the poor,
Their sympathies assure us, too,
If our demands were fewer.
Most generous souls! But please observe,
What they enjoy from birth
Is all we ever had the nerve
To ask, that is, the earth.
The “labour fakir” full of guile,
Base doctrine ever preaches,
And whilst he bleeds the rank and file
Tame moderation teaches.
Yet, in despite, we’ll see the day
When, with sword in its girth,
Labour shall march in war array
To realize its own, the earth.
For labour long, with sighs and tears,
To its oppressors knelt.
But never yet, to aught save fears,
Did the heart of tyrant melt.
We need not kneel, our cause is high
Of true men there's no dearth
And our victorious rallying cry
Shall be we want the earth!
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Forwarded from 🇺🇸 Donald Courter 🇷🇺
🇬🇧💣✈️Conflict Escalating in the Red Sea🇺🇸💥🇾🇪
Britain is getting ready to conduct airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The US and another European nation will join in the airstrikes as well.
London and Washington were expected to release a joint statement later on Sunday, warning the Houthis to immediately cease their attacks or face military action from the West. The message was intended as a “final warning.”
Although the statement was never made, The US military today reported that it eliminated 10 Houthi combatants and destroyed three of the Yemeni armed group’s boats following a confrontation in the Red Sea.
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Britain is getting ready to conduct airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The US and another European nation will join in the airstrikes as well.
London and Washington were expected to release a joint statement later on Sunday, warning the Houthis to immediately cease their attacks or face military action from the West. The message was intended as a “final warning.”
Although the statement was never made, The US military today reported that it eliminated 10 Houthi combatants and destroyed three of the Yemeni armed group’s boats following a confrontation in the Red Sea.
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The Police: Capitalism’s First Line of Defence – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/12/02/the-police-capitalisms-first-line-of-defence/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/12/02/the-police-capitalisms-first-line-of-defence/
Class Consciousness Project
The Police: Capitalism’s First Line of Defence
(To Police; to control or maintain order) After recent events where four of our comrades were arrested at a Palestine demonstration while they were innocuously selling literature, we think its pert…
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Forwarded from Clare Daly
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
For years it was clear "disinfo" policy was an EU power grab, stifling public discourse and political disagreement. Now the mask is off. As it backs Israeli terror, the EU presses social media, which quash Palestinian voices, while paid-for Israeli propaganda pops up everywhere.
The Controlled Opposition of Mick Lynch – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/10/13/the-controlled-opposition-of-mick-lynch/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/10/13/the-controlled-opposition-of-mick-lynch/
Class Consciousness Project
The Controlled Opposition of Mick Lynch
Mick Lynch speaking at ‘The World Transformed’ event on Sunday 8th October ‘The World Transformed’, an annual event that holds the distinction of having talked about a great…
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Forwarded from 🇺🇸 Donald Courter 🇷🇺
🇬🇧🥼💰UK Doctors Strike for 26% Pay Increase and Hourly Wage Restoration 🇬🇧🥼💰
Demanding a 26 percent salary increase to offset the decline in purchasing power since 2008, over 75,000 resident doctors in England began a six-day strike on Wednesday.
Despite a 28-day work stoppage in 2023, doctors chose to prolong their protest following unsuccessful negotiations between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the UK government. In the summer of 2023, doctors rejected an 8.8 percent salary hike, insisting on the desired 26 percent increase.
BMA spokesperson Robert Laurenson highlighted that the growing waiting lists, reaching 7.6 million people over fifteen years, are not solely a pandemic consequence but also a result of mismanagement.
Laurenson emphasized the doctors' plea for a gradual increase in hourly salaries from £14 to £21, stating that they had already lost 26 percent of their earnings and were merely seeking restoration.
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Demanding a 26 percent salary increase to offset the decline in purchasing power since 2008, over 75,000 resident doctors in England began a six-day strike on Wednesday.
Despite a 28-day work stoppage in 2023, doctors chose to prolong their protest following unsuccessful negotiations between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the UK government. In the summer of 2023, doctors rejected an 8.8 percent salary hike, insisting on the desired 26 percent increase.
BMA spokesperson Robert Laurenson highlighted that the growing waiting lists, reaching 7.6 million people over fifteen years, are not solely a pandemic consequence but also a result of mismanagement.
Laurenson emphasized the doctors' plea for a gradual increase in hourly salaries from £14 to £21, stating that they had already lost 26 percent of their earnings and were merely seeking restoration.
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Sir Ed Davey was the minister who refused to meet Postmasters when the Post Office was prosecuting dozens of them for alleged thieving when it was the broken accounting software that was to blame.
He must resign as leader of the LibDems.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/03/post-office-workers-wrongly-accused-of-stealing-still-awaiting-payouts
He must resign as leader of the LibDems.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/03/post-office-workers-wrongly-accused-of-stealing-still-awaiting-payouts
the Guardian
Post Office workers wrongly accused of stealing still awaiting payouts
Four years after winning landmark court case, branch owner-operators speak out about delay
Why We Attack The Labour Party – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/18/why-we-attack-the-labour-party/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/18/why-we-attack-the-labour-party/
Class Consciousness Project
Why We Attack The Labour Party
A position that seems to boggle the minds of the modern left is why communists of our persuasion constantly attack the Labour Party. We are looked at strangely when we don’t feel compelled to join …
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