ASLEF and the fight for political independence

The news that ASLEF will remain affiliated to the Labour Party is disappointing but not unexpected. Supporters of disaffiliation knew that it was going to be a difficult task extricating ASLEF from this abusive relationship. The General Secretary Mick Whelan (who is regarded by all as a decent and principled man) sits at the headContinue reading “ASLEF and the fight for political independence”

Support the striking rail workers! Defend the right to strike!

The Workers Party of Britain denounces Network Rail’s plan to cut up to 2,500 rail jobs, condemns transport secretary Grant Shapps threat to criminalise strikes and welcomes the overwhelming mandate for national strike action delivered by an RMT ballot of over 40,000 rail workers. A magnificent 89 percent voted for strike action on a turn out of 71 percent.