A history of the struggle for abortion rights in Ireland

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A detailed history with photos of pro-choice struggles in Ireland from the 1980's to 2007 and the involvement of Irish anarchist in those struggles. Includes the 1983 referendum (and those in 1986, 1992 & 1995) as well as the X-Case, the D-case and the Women on Waves ship. Written by a participant in almost all (if not all) of the events described.

IMAGE: DAIC picket at Dail with the then illegal abortion information number

Dublin: Grassroots Mobilisation Against Pension Levy And Budget Cuts

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Like many other trade unionists, our members voted overwhelmingly for industrial action against the pension levy. We thought that the trade union movement was serious about standing up for the interests of its membership. We did not think that the ICTU leaders could be so foolish as to throw away the energy and enthusiasm that was on display on the huge march on February 21st. But they did - for a promise of a ‘social pact’ with a government that is imposing wage cuts.

Belfast: 'The history of Mayday and its relevance today'

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As part of this year’s activities the Anarchist Communist Discussion Group formed by the WSM, will be hosting a talk on ‘The roots of Mayday and its relevance today.” The talk will take place on Tuesday 5th May at 7pm in the Belfast Unemployment Centre, 45/47 Donegall Street in the city centre.

Celebrate Mayday in Belfast

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Mayday is a time of reflecting and renewing the proud tradition of working-class resistance and commitment to social revolution. The spirit of class struggle continues to burn in our class from the Visteon workplace occupations to the school occupations in Glasgow and beyond. As we continue to bear the brunt of job cuts, house evictions and police brutality, the powerful message of direct action and solidarity against the bosses and the state is as relevant and necessary as ever before.

TWO DECADES ON- THE GREAT POLL TAX REVOLT

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If you’ve been following media reports on the 25th Miners’ Strike anniversary closely enough

Belfast rallies against job cuts- Lions led by Donkeys

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Belfast City Centre was brought to a standstill last Friday lunchtime in a rally organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) against the latest job losses in the manufacturing and textile industry.

Politicians continue to ‘sponge’ off the system

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If truth be told, should we be surprised by revelations in recent weeks concerning the expenses of ‘our’ politicians?

Dublin - Food Fight Café, Seomra Spraoi

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'Food Fight' Café with talk on local struggles and food sovereignty in latin America by Alberta Cariño Trujillo

Report from the Belfast Visteon occupation

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Interesting article with background information about the occupation of the West Belfast Ford Visteon plant, and how Ford ran it down.

Letters of support from German ex-Visteon workers

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Two letters of support from workers at Tedrive - formerly Visteon - car plants in Germany.

Letter from Worker at Tedrive, formerly Visteon in Wuelfrath, Germany