Venezuela: Interview with ex-Minister of Trade Eduardo Samán - “Build a radical tendency within the PSUV”

Written by Lucha de Clases Thursday, 14 October 2010

Venezuela: Interview with ex-Minister of Trade Eduardo - “Build a radical tendency within the PSUV”On February 10, 2010, Eduardo Samán was informed by state authorities that he had been removed from his position as Minister of Trade by the National Executive. Samán was known in Venezuela as a Minister very close to the revolutionary people, very much in touch with its problems and concerns. He was also very popular with the workers, because he had promoted workers' control in factories such as La Gaviota in Sucre state.

 

The French workers are on the move

Written by Alan Woods in Toulouse Thursday, 14 October 2010

The French workers are on the move. Photo: Dalmas GaelleThe magnificent movement of the French workers is an inspiration to the workers of all Europe. It shows the real face of the French working class. Yesterday strikers were continuing their action for a second day running, following an impressive day of action on Tuesday.

 

France: 3.5 million on the streets against pension reform – what next for the movement?

Written by Jorge Martín Wednesday, 13 October 2010

France: 3.5 million on the streets against pension reform – what next for the movement? Photo: Olivier CombierA new national day of action against the pensions reform brought 3.5 million demonstrators to the streets of France on October 12, the largest number so far in this movement. The massive character of the demonstrations can only be compared with the strikes of 1995/96 when the government attempted to cut social security and pension rights of some sections of workers.

 

Ireland: Croke Park Deal under attack

Written by Fightback Editorial Board Wednesday, 13 October 2010

The Sunday Independent carried several articles in its October 10th edition leaving absolutely no room for doubt that the knives are being sharpened and the target is the Croke Park Agreement. Such is the venom for the trade unions and the working class that even James Connolly was dragged into the argument – on the side of the bosses! Here we outline some of the arguments from the Sunday Independent and we also let James Connolly speak for himself.

 

Ireland: National Government a step too far... for now - Labour needs a socialist programme

Written by Tony Healy Wednesday, 13 October 2010

News that Green Party Leader John Gormley would like to see a National Government to sort out the crisis in the economy has now been replaced with the revelation that he believes it’s “too early” to talk about such things. However, it appears that moves are afoot on behalf of the Green Party to draw the opposition parties into cross party talks around plans for the €7bn super budget which will be presented by Brian Lenihan to cover the next four years.

 

The red mud catastrophe of Hungary: natural or man-made disaster?

Written by Our correspondent in Hungary Tuesday, 12 October 2010

The red mud catastrophe of Hungary: natural or man-made disaster? Photo: Ádám MaráczOvernight the world has woken up to intimate knowledge of the process of extracting aluminium from bauxite and its by-product the red mud, which devastated several villages, including Kolontár and Devecser, in the SouthWest of Hungary on Monday, 4th October 2010, bringing with it a long term threat of environmental pollution in several countries.

 

Hungary: TransElektro Ganz-Röck Zrt versus its workforce

Written by Our correspondent in Hungary Tuesday, 12 October 2010

Hungary is not normally a place with a lot of strike action, not nowadays at least. However, one firm down in the Southern sandy parts of the country is facing a courageous fight by its workforce.

 

The Crisis of Capitalism and the tasks of the Marxists – Part One

Written by International Marxist Tendency Monday, 11 October 2010

The Crisis of Capitalism and the tasks of the Marxists – Part One. Photo: Jeff Mcneill.We are making available to our readers the final version of the 2010 World Perspectives document, which was amended and passed unanimously by the World Congress of the IMT in Marina di Massa on August 7, 2010. Part One analyses the world economic crisis, looking into the different factors that led to the most serious crisis of capitalism since the 1930s.

 

France: Trade union leaders resist but pressure from below is piling up for militant action

Written by Greg Oxley, PCF and www.lariposte.com Friday, 08 October 2010

France: Trade union leaders resist but pressure from below is piling up for militant action. Photo: Antoine WalterThe struggle against the attacks on pensions in France is perhaps moving onto a higher stage. After mass demonstrations mobilising between two and three million workers, on 7th and 23rd September and on the 2nd October, a new demonstration is planned for the 12th. The national leadership of the trade unions intends to limit the action to “days of action” of this kind, but rank-and-file pressure is growing in favour of indefinite strike action.

 

[From HoV] International solidarity campaign: a success

Written by Hands Off Venezuela Friday, 08 October 2010

HOV International solidarity campaign: a successThe international solidarity campaign organised by the Hands Off Venezuela campaign and the Bolivarian Congress of the Peoples coinciding with the National Assembly elections in Venezuela was a resounding success. More than 30 events were organised in 20 different countries, and nearly 1500 people from 65 different countries signed the solidarity appeal.

 

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Francia: 3,5 millones en las calles contra la reforma de las jubilaciones – ¿Cuál es el siguiente paso del movimiento?

Written by Jorge Martín Thursday, 14 October 2010

Francia: 3,5 millones en las calles contra la reforma de las jubilaciones – ¿Cuál es el siguiente paso del movimiento? Foto: Olivier CombierUna nueva jornada nacional de lucha contra la reforma de las jubilaciones sacó a las calles de Francia a 3,5 millones de manifestantes el 12 de octubre, el número más grande que este movimiento ha movilizado hasta la fecha. El carácter masivo de las manifestaciones sólo se puede comparar con las huelgas de 1995/96, cuando el Gobierno intentó aplicar recortes en la seguridad social y en los derechos jubilatorios de algunos sectores de trabajadores.

 

Uruguay: Alto acatamiento a la huelga general de 24 horas

Written by Sergio González Wednesday, 13 October 2010

A poco más de seis meses de iniciada la presidencia de José Mujica, se concretó una huelga general en Uruguay el pasado jueves 7 de octubre. Organizada por la central sindical PIT-CNT, responde a la propuesta de Presupuesto Quinquenal presentada por el gobierno ante el parlamento. La iniciativa contempla la postergación de salarios y jubilaciones, una reforma del estado privatizadora y la flexibilización de las relaciones laborales en el sector público.

 

No a las alianzas con el PAN en el Estado de México: Por un candidato de la base con un programa de clase

Written by Carlos Márquez, Militante de Base del PRD en el Estado de México Tuesday, 12 October 2010

No a las alianzas con el PAN en el Estado de México: Por un candidato de la base con un programa de clase. Foto: Gobierno Federal.López Obrador está realizando una gira por los 125 municipios del Estado de México en una batalla franca contra el ala de derechas del PRD, representada por Nueva Izquierda y ADN, que están impulsando una alianza con el PAN para la elección gubernamental. AMLO ha defendido que no podemos aliarnos con el enemigo, con un partido que ha atacado al pueblo de México como lo hizo al aplicar toda una serie de reformas contra los trabajadores o despedir a más de 40 mil electricistas. Ha señalado que el candidato del Estado de México debe provenir de las bases de los partidos PRD, PT y Convergencia y que es la alianza de estas bases la que buscamos.

 

Bolivia: Salió a las calles El Militante n.10

Written by El Militante - Bolivia Monday, 11 October 2010

Bolivia: Salió a las calles El Militante n.10Sumario y principales artículos del número de octubre - noviembre del periódico de la Corriente Marxista Internacional en Bolivia.

 

La clase trabajadora necesita su propia organización política

Written by Corriente Marxista Socialista El Militante (Argentina) Friday, 08 October 2010

A diferencia de los países de nuestro entorno, la clase trabajadora argentina carece de un partido político propio que exprese o refleje sus intereses particulares. Por el momento es un hecho irrebatible que para una gran parte de la clase trabajadora el kirchnerismo aparece como la única alternativa viable frente a la oposición de derecha y sus políticas reaccionarias.

 

Venezuela: Entrevista exclusiva a Eduardo Samán, ex-ministro del comercio

Written by Lucha de Clases Thursday, 07 October 2010

Venezuela: Entrevista exclusiva a Eduardo Samán, ex-ministro del comercio“Hay que construir una corriente radical dentro del PSUV”. El 10 de febrero del 2010 se le informó a Eduardo Samán que el Ejecutivo Nacional había decidido sustituirlo en el cargo de Ministro para el Poder Popular del Comercio. Samán era conocido en Venezuela cómo un ministro muy cercano al pueblo revolucionario, muy atento con sus problemas e inquietudes. Era además muy popular entre los trabajadores por el hecho de haber trabajado por el control obrero en fábricas como La Gaviota, Edo. Sucre.

 

Venezuela: Manifesto - Ganamos la mayoría de la AN pero la derecha se está fortaleciendo

Written by Lucha de clases Thursday, 07 October 2010

Balance del 26-S: Ciertamente se ha obtenido mayoría simple en la AN, pero como muestran las cifras es innegable que la derecha ha avanzado. Publicamos en formato PDF un nuevo volante donde el Comité de Redacción de Lucha de Clases hace un balance de las elecciones y las tareas de los revolucionarios ahora en adelante. Hacemos un llamado a nuestros luchadores lectores para que reproduzcan este materíal y sea divulgado en sus comunidades, barrios, fábricas, organizaciones, etc.

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