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Author Archives: Independent Socialist Group
2023: 100 Years of Socialist Opposition to Stalinism
by Nicholas WurstWorcester, MASMART-TD Local 1473 (personal capacity) In 1917, the working class of the Russian Empire rose up and seized power, toppling the Tsarist regime and establishing the first workers’ state. The revolution was carried out by mass democratic organizations called soviets. How did the Soviet Union end up in the grips of repressiveContinue reading “2023: 100 Years of Socialist Opposition to Stalinism”
UAW Workers’ Strike Wins a Stronger Deal—Missed Opportunity for More
“Though the final contracts are significant improvements compared to past concessionary contracts, there are still important unresolved demands and issues. Wage increases aren’t enough to make up for pay losses due to inflation and give-backs during the Great Recession. Pensions, retiree healthcare, and other benefits and protections are not restored for all workers. All EV production jobs still don’t automatically fall under the national agreements. And the contracts accept the closure of many facilities and subsequent job losses. The UAW could have fought for more, especially considering only a third of their Big 3 members were called out on strike. General support for unions is the strongest it’s been in 60 years, and there was overwhelming public support (by a 4-1 margin) for the strike.”
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breaks Down, IDF Invasion Expands – What Way Forward for the Working Class?
Jacob Bielski – Springfield, MA On Friday, November 22nd, Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the ongoing war to exchange hostages and allow trucks to deliver much-needed supplies to Palestinian civilians. The deal went into effect on Friday, November 24th, and was extended from five to seven days, ending on December 1st. In total, theContinue reading “Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breaks Down, IDF Invasion Expands – What Way Forward for the Working Class?”
UAW Workers Can Win More!
Picket line at the Stellantis Mopar site in Mansfield, MA where 46 UAW members were on strike for 6 weeks in September and October. The site is at risk of closure, with the company planning to consolidate it with a facility in Fishkill, NY, where workers would be offered positions or have to forfeit theirContinue reading “UAW Workers Can Win More!”
Israeli State Invasion Underway—Only Workers’ Struggle Can Stop the Destruction of Gaza
Statement by the Executive Committee of the Independent Socialist Group On Friday, October 27th, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) invaded the Gaza Strip following a devastating aerial bombardment campaign. IDF tanks, soldiers, and engineers entered Northern and Central Gaza under the cover of night and a telecommunications blackout in an attempt to encircle the capital,Continue reading “Israeli State Invasion Underway—Only Workers’ Struggle Can Stop the Destruction of Gaza”
Vote for Publicly-Owned Energy in Maine!
by Maine Branch, Independent Socialist Group On November 7th, Maine voters will be asked, “Do you want to create a new power company governed by an elected board to acquire and operate existing for-profit electricity transmission and distribution facilities in Maine?” The Independent Socialist Group supports the Pine Tree Power ballot question, and calls forContinue reading “Vote for Publicly-Owned Energy in Maine! “
No to US intervention in the Middle East! Stop the Israel-Gaza war!
Damage in Gaza Strip during the October 2023 War- Palestinian News & Information Agency (Wafa) in contract with APAimages via Wikimedia Statement by the Executive Committee of the Independent Socialist Group On October 7th, Hamas (a right-wing, fundamentalist party aiming to establish an Islamic Palestinian state) launched an attack from the Gaza Strip, primarily targetingContinue reading “No to US intervention in the Middle East! Stop the Israel-Gaza war!”
UMass Amherst Grad Workers Struggle for a Fair Contract
by B.W. SculosRio Grande Valley United Faculty, TFA/TSTA, NEA member (Personal capacity)Edinburg, TX Union activity and popularity are on the rise across the United States. A major aspect of these increases is rooted in the tireless efforts of graduate student workers. Graduate students have organized new unions where they didn’t exist, particularly at private universities,Continue reading “UMass Amherst Grad Workers Struggle for a Fair Contract”
Meet a Socialist – Sept. 2023
by Ali SeniorBoston, MA Hello, people of the planet! My name is Ali and I am currently an animation student at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. My journey into socialism started long before I realized what I was looking for. I grew up in a relatively financially-stable, working-class home on Cape Cod. It’sContinue reading “Meet a Socialist – Sept. 2023”
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