Albanese an accessory to murder as Israel bombs and starves Gaza
After five months and well over 31,000 dead, there is no end in sight to Israel’s onslaught on Gaza.
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The hidden history of Jewish anti-Zionism and radicalism
Clare Fester reviews a new book that looks at the history of Jewish working class radicalism and struggle that Zionism has sought to hide.
Victory for strikers at Egypt’s Mahalla factory
Thousands of workers at Egypt’s Mahalla Spinning and Weaving Company have won pay rises after a week-long strike.
Gomeroi win in the Federal Court: now kill off gas in the Pilliga
Gomeroi people have won a stunning legal victory over gas giant Santos, as the Federal Court upheld an appeal against a Native Title Tribunal ruling from December 2022.
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Unions
Setback in early childhood pay campaign as action called off
After campaigning since 2018, Early Childhood Educators are demanding a 25 per cent pay rise. But a walkout planned for this week was called off.
Climate action
Labor extending the life of coal and gas amid climate emergency
The NSW Labor government is set to lock in more pollution through extending the life of Eraring, the country’s largest coal-fired power station.
Israeli attack on UNRWA aid another genocidal act
Israel’s allegations against the UNRWA aid organisation in Gaza have been rapidly exposed as lies.
Racism and Indigenous rights
Indigenous activist Ray Peckham: How unions helped stop segregation in the 1960s
Paddy Gibson spoke to Indigenous activist Ray Peckham about the fight against segregation and the Aboriginal Welfare Board, and how trade unions aided the struggle
Australia
After the Voice referendum: What can we do about racism in Australia?
Matilda Fay looks at where racism in Australia comes from and what we can do about it.
Sexism and LGBTIQ
Matildas’ success caught up in a wave of nationalism
The widespread admiration for the Matildas has been a blow against sexism but it has also fuelled nationalism.
International
Mass protests target German AfD as far right on the rise
About 1.4 million people marched across Germany at the end of January against the far right AfD (Alternative for Germany) party.
Long reads
White Australia and the labour movement
This is the text of the 2023 Alex Macdonald Memorial Lecture, delivered by Phil Griffiths. With thanks to the Brisbane Labour History Association.
Radical history and theory
How resistance can turn into revolution
Ending the domination of Israel in the Middle East and the Western imperialism behind it will require revolution, writes James Supple.