PUBLIC SECTOR PAY | Name Start Date for All-Out Indefinite Strike!

21 November, 2022 Administrator 0

The public sector National Day of Action on 22 November is an extremely important step-forward. It has been called jointly by all three trade union federations with members in the public sector. This level of unity and coordination will be essential in the struggle to win decent wages, protect jobs and defend collective bargaining. There is the potential to bring 800,000 workers out in a one-day national strike in support. 

10 NOVEMBER STRIKE | Now Organise a United All-Out Public Sector Strike

11 November, 2022 Administrator 1

On 10 November the first national strike action against the ANC-government’s assault on public sector pay took place. The PSA one-day downing of tools followed a week of lunchtime pickets. Marches in several towns and cities ensured the voice of public sector workers was heard. The action was potentially an important beginning for a public sector general strike that is long overdue.

SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN | End Repression in Sri Lanka!

9 November, 2022 Administrator 0

The Marxist Workers Party sends its support and solidarity to all protesters in Sri Lanka and supports the demands of the Aragalaya movement and the Movement for People’s Councils. An International Day of Action is taking place today with protests and pickets taking place outside Sri Lankan embassies in different countries.

Prepare For a Public Sector General Strike

28 October, 2022 Administrator 0

The events of the past week have brought the public sector to the threshold of long-overdue strike action. The working class must seize the opportunity to shift the balance of forces in society decisively in its favour.