Why is the post strike's victory so important? IT IS the first time since the Fleet Street electricians' strike in 1983 that unofficial action has spread so militantly and won a clear victory.
ONE FACTOR that helped the post workers win their recent strike was the existence of a network of rank and file activists grouped around the paper Post Worker.
THOUSANDS OF activists from across Europe converged on Paris this week for the European Social Forum.
HERE ARE some of the cultural events planned in London in the week of Bush's visit. For details of what is happening in your area contact the Stop the War Coalition-phone 020 7053 2153/4/5/6 or go to www.stopwar.org.uk
TONY BLAIR and David Blunkett have launched a new crusade against what they call "anti-social behaviour".
HUNDREDS OF members of the public sector workers' Unison union across 12 London boroughs began a week-long strike on Monday. The strike is the latest phase of their long-running battle over London weighting.
AS THE brilliant post strike spread around the country Socialist Worker readers were visiting picket lines and organising collections in support.
A SURGING wave of solidarity brought victory to the postal workers and turned the management's hopes to ashes.
THERE ARE four key aspects to the deal agreed on Monday:
THE LATEST death toll of US soldiers in Iraq has sent shockwaves through the US establishment.
"BUSH FACES fiery Welcome". "Presidential visit Sparks Bush bonfires".
The chance for a powerful socialist challenge to New Labour was given a major boost at a 1,300-strong rally in London last week when a new coalition representing the spirit of struggle and resistance set its sights on key elections due on 'Super Thursday', 10 June 2004