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May 2019
Study circle: Karl Marx on Value, Price and Profit
With wages growth for workers at an all-time low, the Labor Party has declared the 2019 federal election “a referendum on wages.” Wages has long been a hot topic for working people. Marx addressed the question in 1865. Published as a pamphlet, his analysis on wages and profit under capitalism still holds the key for workers today. An understanding of political economy is essential, especially for trade unionists. We are fed a steady diet of neoliberal economics and taught to…
Find out more »Book Launch: “High Voltage Women”
A compelling account of pioneering electrical tradeswomen whose fight for affirmative action and against job harassment changed their workplace, their union and their city. The Freedom Socialist Party is incredibly proud of the role played by our founder Clara Fraser and other members in an effort that began in the 1970s and continues today. The book shows how tradeswomen built alliances with men of colour, white male union members and office staff to change the culture of management abuse and…
Find out more »Mexican socialist leader Ramón Centeno on “Mexico Today”
• President Andrés Manuel López Obrador—too little, too late • What the Matamoros strike wave reveals • The explosive impact of growing feminism • The politics of US immigration as seen from the other side of the border Featured Speaker: Ramón Centeno National leader of Mexico’s Socialist Workers Party & professor of political science at the University of Sonora Dinner served at 6:30 for a donation. Freedom Hall 113 W. 128th St. NY, NY Call 212-222-0633 or email nycfsp@gmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Educational and FSP Meeting – Strike against Outsourcing: UC workers fight back
Pressure from federal, state, and local governments is on to smother the effectiveness of unions. So, it’s no surprise that public employees have staged job actions across the country. This is true for AFSCME 3299 union members at the University of California (UC) who are in the fight for their livelihoods. Learn about their statewide, May 16 one-day strike against UC management’s privatization schemes and attacks on the most vulnerable employees. Find out how you can support these valuable public…
Find out more »Rebel Reading Circle: Fascism & Big Business
In the mid-1930’s, French radical Daniel Guerin studied the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany and its relationship with the ruling capitalist families there. His work Fascism and Big Business will be the basis of this study group. We’ll also examine Steve Bannon’s tour in Europe to unite the ultra-right. The first meeting will discuss “Fascism: What it is and how to fight it” by Leon Trotsky available online. Free. Guerin’s book available for sale at the group. Light snacks. All are welcome. Sponsored…
Find out more »Study Group – Socialist Feminism and the Revolutionary Party: A radiant guide for new generations
Tents lining Los Angeles’ sidewalks demonstrate vividly that capitalism is not meeting basic human needs like shelter, healthcare, and employment. Today’s huge gap between rich and poor, and between those whose rights are respected and those who face daily injustice, shout for an alternative. This straightforward Freedom Socialist Party pamphlet describes a powerful set of ideas and a democratic, effective organizational structure that together can make it possible to face these problems and create fresh results. Examine these concepts with…
Find out more »Study group – High Voltage Women
Starts April 2. Alternate Tuesdays 7-8:30pm and Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm. For additional information contact: 415-864-1278 bafsp@earthlink.net
Find out more »June 2019
Branch Meeting
Join the NYC branch for our monthly open meeting, where we'll discuss our movement work plus unfolding national and international events with a socialist feminist analysis. Freedom Hall, 113 w. 128th St. Email nycfsp@gmail.com for more information.
Find out more »Queer Liberation March and Rally
Organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition. Email nycfsp@gmail.com to meet up. See reclaimpridenyc.org for more details.
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