support the nsw train drivers
The NSW ALP government under Bob Carr is to blame for the crisis in our train system. The Carr government (like government's for the last 20 years) have massively under-funded the rail system and instead poured billions into motorways. The disparity between road and rail funding is a massive 35:1! Click on the headline for more
for democracy in the union movement
The leadership of the AMWU Queensland branch ran a vicious red-baiting campaign against a reform team of AMWU members standing candidates for state and national conference delegate positions in the metal division. The Socialist Alliance condemns these actions. Click on the headline for more
building militant unionism
The MUA election result has resulted in a big victory for militant unionism and also for the Socialist Alliance. Chris Cain (pictured right), who has been elected WA MUA branch secretary, is the first Socialist Alliance member elected to a full-time union position. Click on the headline for more
Click here to read a message of solidarity from the BMP, a socialist trade union centre in the Philippines
militant, democratic, class-struggle unionism
The Socialist Alliance has published Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win. This pamphlet is an essential aid for building genuine, militant, democratic, class-struggle unions that stand up for their members and in solidarity with other workers and all people done over by the bosses. Click on the headline to read it online.
Click here to contact the branch closest to you to get a copy.
defend the construction unions
The Howard government is preparing a major assault on the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union in the aftermath of the Cole Royal Commission into the building industry. Socialist Alliance calls on all trade unions and workers to defend the CFMEU against this attack. Click on the headline for more
Click here to read a condemning the Cole Royal Commission
Click here to read a media release in support of the CFMEU
organising in the union movement
One of the big steps forward that Socialist Alliance took at its May national conference was the enthusiastic adoption of a vision and plan for rebuilding militant, democratic unions in Australia — click here for the full text of the resolution. Click on the headline for details of Alliance trade union groups
read redpen online here
Redpen is written by and for activists in the NTEU. Redpen contributions and comments are welcome. Phone Nick Fredman (02) 6620 3044 or click here to email nfredman@scu.edu.au. Click on the headline to read the first issue
Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win: Socialist Alliance and the trade unions