Socialist Appeal New Zealand

A New Stage in the Crisis of Capitalism - Part One

After talk of the so called "credit crunch" gave way to optimistic comments about the "green shoots" in the economy, events in Greece caught the bourgeois commentators unaware. Now the world economy has once again been plunged into chaos and uncertainty as the governments of Europe try to contain the fall-out from the near-default of Greece and it is the workers who will be presented with the bill.

“To the toiling masses of Europe it is becoming ever clearer that the bourgeoisie is incapable of solving the basic problems of restoring Europe’s economic life.” (Trotsky, On the United states of Europe, 1923)

New Zealand Perspectives 2010

New Zealand Perspectives 2010 should be read in conjunction with previous years’ perspectives documents (New Zealand Perspectives 2008 & 2009) as they are a continuation from them. In addition these perspectives should be read in conjunction with the latest World Perspectives analysis and associated material from the International Marxist Tendency (IMT) and Socialist Appeal NZ.

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!

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