SRSM annual John Maclean Rally, assemble 1pm at eastwood cemetery Glasgow, march to John Maclean cairn in Pollockshaws. Live music and entertainment, all welcome.
Speakers: Bill Kidd MSP (SNP), Tommy Sheridan (Solidarity), Brian Quail (SRSM/SCND)
TUE 02 DEC
SWP Meeting – Capitalism Isn’t Working – The Case For Socialism. 7.30pm, St Andrews in The Square, Saltmarket, Glasgow
Speakers: Lindsey German and Martin Smith
Solidarity Call for Inquiry Into Coal Deaths
Solidarity, Scotland's Socialist Movement have called for a full public inquiry into health and safety in Scotland's open cast coal mines following the deaths last year of Colin Ferguson and Brian French at Pennyvenie.
At Solidarity's annual conference in Glasgow last weekend, a motion from Coalfields Solidarity calling for the inquiry was passed unanimously. Jim Walls, convenor of shop stewards in TGWU/unite Scottish Coal branch, who represents workers across Scotland's coalfields said:
"We are delighted that Solidarity have backed our call for a full inquiry. A fatal accident report will not be sufficient to explain why so many deaths occur in this industry, only a full public inquiry will identify any systematic problems in the operation of open cast sites."
Coalfields Solidarity is a branch of Solidarity, Scotland's Socialist Movement formed by workers in Scotland's open cast mines.
Anyone watching the coverage of Barak Obama’s US Election victory could not fail to be moved by the genuine outpouring of joy and enthusiasm that accompanied the result.
Millions of Americans, angry at the state of the economy, angry at the inequality that exists in their nation and angry at American foreign policy have delivered a stinging rebuttal of the politics of George W Bush, John McCain and the Republican Party.
Solidarity's candidate Louise with her guide dog Heidi
Dark clouds gathered over Glenrothes on Saturday and it wasn’t just the wind and the rain that worried many of the people we spoke to at The Kingdom Shopping Centre. The global economic storm of the last few weeks has left many ordinary people anxious over the future and angry about the pain that will have to be endured.
People like Eddie who is now retired after moving to Glenrothes form Pollock in Glasgow. Like thousands of other people Eddie was attracted to the Fife new town by the thought of a bright future and a better tomorrow. Instead, he joins a growing list of people concerned about pensions, low pay, unemployment and rising fuel bills.
“I hear Gordon Brown’s in the town today,” he said, “I’ve been looking for him all morning to ask him how I am supposed to pay my bills on the pension they give me.”
Gordon Brown however had long since left Glenrothes. A staged managed appearance at a supporter’s café across town was the extent to his by-election campaigning. Throughout the day scores of angry shopper told us that they were waiting for Brown.
“He’ll no show face here…he might be daft but he’s no stupid,” said one woman.
To read more of this article go to our by-election blog icon on the right
Dundee Public Meeting Success
Over 100 people attended a successful Solidarity public meeting in Dundee on Thursday October 16th.Tommy Sheridan, Co-Convenor of Solidarity joined Dundee trade unionist Jim McFarlane and other local activists in calling for a socialist solution to the crisis in world capitalism.
"It is a sad reflection on both society as a whole and the university sector specifically that so much university research now is military related. Every pound invested in researching how to kill and maim other human beings is not only a pound lost to cancer, anti-poverty and renewable energy research, it also represents a waste of publicly-trained scientists, researchers and university laboratory space."Tommy Sheridan
SOCIALISM or EXTINCTION? How Humanity Can Survive Capitalism:
A series of seminars on the economic and political conditions for socialism, organised by the Dunfermline Branch of Solidarity.
Seminar 1)
Saturday October 18th from 12 to 4 in the Chapel Room at St Stephen's Church Centre, 260 Bath St., Glasgow. Tel0141 332 4293
Seminar Title.
Marx's Capital: Its Vindication in the Age of Neo -Liberalism.
Leader Dr Paul Cockshott, author of "Towards A New Socialism".
Themes
a) The law of value and how modern science supports this
b) The exploitation process
c) The falling rate of profit and the future of capitalism
d) The labour theory of value and socialism
e) Transitions steps to socialism (Paul was invited a couple of years back to advise the Venezuelan Government on economic planning)
f) The nature of class
It is envisaged that after a short presentation a general debate would follow.
Sheridan & Galloway ask PM to Drop the Charges
Solidarity Co-Convenor Tommy Sheridan and Respect MP George Galloway have launched an online petition, with a call to the Prime Minister to put an end to punitive bank charges.
Teachers Face Disciplinary Action for Not Crossing Picket Line
Solidarity Co-Convenor, Rosemary Byrne has joined the condemnation of West Dunbartonshire Council for launching a disciplinary investigation against 4 teachers who refused to cross a picket line during the recent local Govt strike.
PROTEST - STOP THE HARASSMENT OF MUSLIMS AT GLASGOW AIRPORT!
In recent weeks, there have been growing complaints from members of Glasgow/Scotland's muslim community (incl. Scottish-born Pakistanis) about alleged harassment by Special Branch POLICE OFFICERS at Glasgow Airport. Muslim community members have been singled out for questioning for 'no apparent reason' other than being 'muslim' (or those befitting the current racist/stereotypical description).
Protest organised by Scottish Afghan Society and supported by Scotland Against Criminalising Communities www.sacc.org.uk
Events Calendar
SUN 30 NOV
Solidarity, Scotland's Socialist Movement have called for a full public inquiry into health and safety in Scotland's open cast coal mines following the deaths last year of Colin Ferguson and Brian French at Pennyvenie.
Anyone watching the coverage of Barak Obama’s US Election victory could not fail to be moved by the genuine outpouring of joy and enthusiasm that accompanied the result.
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A series of seminars on the economic and political conditions for socialism, organised by the Dunfermline Branch of Solidarity.
