Northern Ireland

Working Class Struggle in the North- 1919

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11/11/2011

In the second part of our series on Working Class struggles in the North, Matt Collins looks at events in Belfast in 1919 and suggests that internationalism is a crucial component in the emergence of

Biggest Strike Action in UK for a Generation

26/10/2011

The global movement against austerity takes a significant step forward on 30 November with millions of workers in the UK expected to down tools in opposition to Tory’s plans to attack their pensions.

Northern Ireland-All roads lead to 30 November

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26/10/2011

The world has been set alight by a spark of resistance to austerity and inequality. The Occupy movement, which started off in Wall Street has spread to more than 900 cities across the globe.

Working Class Struggle in the North- 1907

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18/10/2011

Working Class Struggle in the North- 1907

The North of Ireland has a rich history of working class struggle often dismissed or ignored in mainstream commentary.

Do we need a party for 'Protestant workers'?

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28/08/2011

"Who will speak for the voiceless Protestant working class in Northern Ireland?"

Why All Workers Should Oppose the Orange Order

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09/08/2011

The violence surrounding this year’s Marching season has once again called into question the role played by the Orange Order and Orangeism in politics in the North.

Rosemary Nelson death report cover-up

27/05/2011

The publication of the inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland solicitor Rosemary Nelson in 1999 continues the state cover-up of her death.

Northern Lecturers to Strike

08/03/2011

Lecturers in the University and College Union (UCU) in both higher and further education across Northern Ireland are being balloted for industrial action in separate ballots on pension changes and the

Courts Ban Student Activist from Belfast City Centre

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07/01/2011

Around 25 people gathered outside the Magistrates Court in Belfast on Wednesday 5th of January in support of two student activists whose cases were being heard.

Merry Xmas From Stormont Scrooges

19/12/2010

Sammy Wilson and the Stormont scrooges have agreed a proposed budget which would see £800 million worth of cuts for the people of Northern Ireland over the next four years.

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