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The Class War Steps Up
In December 2009 the unemployment rate reached 7.3% of the work force (or 169,000 people), the highest rate in sixteen years.
No to Hikes in GST
Technically it can be argued that the recession is over in New Zealand. However, for the vast majority of workers this simply isn't the case. Unemployment is still rocketing up with another 13% claiming the dole in December2009. Youth unemployment is very high indeed. The government's lack lustre response is to allow a whole generation to rot as they do nothing.
Marxist Education
Socialist Appeal is pleased to re-print this document as it is an
invaluable introduction into Marxism. A "must" read for all workers and
youth.
The
Three Sources and Three Component Parts of Marxism
by V.I. Lenin
Parliamentary Cleaners Take Action
Cleaners
at Parliament have taken industrial action for the first time ever
over their employer's refusal to pay a decent Living Wage.
Maritime Union Fight Outsourcing
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says outsourcing at Ports of Auckland cannot replace a skilled in-house workforce. Maritime Union Auckland Branch Local 13 President Garry Parsloe says any moves to contract out work by port management would meet strong resistance.
CTU Alternative Economic Strategy - Socialism is the Answer
“… However
there is an underlying reason why an alternative economic strategy is
required: the economy simply does not work for everyone. It results
in massive inequalities, misery on the one hand and huge excess on
the other … The economic system which creates and perpetuates such
disparate outcomes for people is unworkable”. (Alternative
Economic Strategy [AES] p2)
Socialist Appeal Magazine - Issue #3 - Out Now
Order your copy of Socialist Appeal now. Issue #3 is available over the autumn months.
Us &Them
What Bankers!
What do you give a failed Wall Street bankers that have been bailed out by the tax payer? If you think the sack then think again. According to The BBC Wall Street bankers bonuses for 2009 have gone up a whopping 17% or US$ 20.3 billion. Just mention this to your boss when next negotiating pay!
Euro Crises Confirms Marxist Perspectives
When
the economy was booming the euro was seen as a source of strength or
those countries that had adopted the new currency. Now it is
transforming into its opposite, as the crisis in Greece demonstrates.
The Marxists warned about this long ago.
Kick the Nats Out in 2010!
As the year closes and another one begins, and we rush off to the beach for our summer holidays, now is a good time to reflect on the brief reasons why it would be good to kick the Nats out in 2010!