Public sector strike – a premature suspension, but the fight isn’t over
Solidarity TD, Ruth Coppinger and Solidarity Councillor, Kate Relihan on the picket lines in Dublin 15.
North: Sectarian tensions & cost of living crisis – workers’ movement must act urgently
Statement by the Socialist Party Amidst the cost-of-living crisis that has already led to 76% of people in Northern Ireland living in fuel poverty and significant workplace struggles for higher wages, the Stormont crisis is intensifying. Establishment politicians here and their counterparts
Vicky Phelan – a symbol and inspiration in the fight against misogyny & injustice
By Ruth Coppinger A figure like the late Vicky Phelan and the incredible impact she came to have throughout society probably happens only once in a generation. An ordinary person who became a victim of a state and corporate medical scandal, Vicky
COP 27: Capitalism wants profits before a livable planet
By Bill Hopwood, Socialist Alternative (our sister organisation in Canada) The deadly, and frightening, impacts of mounting climate change are clear for all to see. At the same time, the oil companies are making record profits and releases of carbon dioxide (CO2)
North: TUC & ICTU asleep at the wheel – workers need a fighting strategy
By Sean Burns Barely a day goes by without another horror story hitting headlines, illustrating the reality of the cost of living crisis impacting working-class people’s lives. An article in Forbes magazine published on 21 October, warned that people were taking risks
Elon Musk’s Twitter layoffs: Take social media companies out of private hands
By Dan O’Rourke With the arrival of the billionaire charlatan Elon Musk as new CEO of Twitter, the influential social media company has announced a series of global layoffs, including in Ireland. Up to half of the company’s workers could be dropped.
North: Nurses ballot for strike action
Members of the Royal College of Nurses (RCN) in the North and Britain are balloting for strike action over pay. They will soon be joined by other unions balloting their members in health. The Socialist spoke to Socialist Party member and RCN
Full public ownership of water — Name a date for a referendum
By Mick Barry TD A campaign to “Keep Water Public” was launched by the four trade unions with local authority water worker members (SIPTU, Unite, Connect and Forsa) at the end of October. The campaign is calling on the Government to name
Savita’s tragic death 10 years on–Socialist Feminism is the way forward
Text of Socialist Party leaflet for tomorrow’s protest to mark the 10th anniversary for Savtia’s death. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Savita Halapannavar, a horrific tragedy that sparked a major social movement for bodily autonomy and equality. This
Shameful treatment of Ukrainian refugees – Build public homes for all
By Manus Lenihan A few days ago refugees from Ukraine and other countries had to sleep in Dublin airport because there wasn’t a bed for them anywhere in the state. Over the weekend people who had just escaped from war were queuing
Why is the media churning out transphobic drivel?
By Ollie Bell This June, RTE’s Liveline dedicated a three-day-long debate with “The Countess”, a TERF (Trans Exclusionary “Radical” Feminist) organisation given enormous prominence. This group staged a protest outside the National Women’s Council of Ireland’s (NWCI) AGM after being denied entry