Subversive Action

While getting rid of the Morrison government is obviously something to celebrate, it's important to know what to expect from a Labor government. Below we share an article that was written following the 2019 federal election:

"Far from emulating the approach of Sanders or Corbyn, Albanese is actually taking Labor further to the right. Many of the party’s election policies have been dumped, including the very limited program of ending tax dodges for the rich like negative gearing."

Who is Anthony Albanese? Reading Time: 3 minutes After Labor’s disastrous election defeat, Anthony Albanese took over the party leadership from Bill Shorten. Given Albanese is from Labor’s New South Wales ‘left’ faction, some hope that the party will now shift to the left. Unfortunately, this won’t be the case. Al...

"A war and, in general, any rise in national antagonisms and conflicts, represent the most difficult ground for the Left to adopt a position; this is particularly the case for the anti-capitalist/internationalist Left."

Socialist Action is a part of Internationalist Standpoint, and we agree with the position put forward in this article by our cothinker in Greece, Andros Payiatsos.

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Author Reza Sepehr analyses the situation that lead the NSW Nurses to go on strike, as well as the global struggles faced by the health industry as a whole.

'For over two years now, the healthcare workers have been tirelessly working throughout the pandemic. But unfortunately, the only reward they have been receiving is the title of “heroes”. On Tuesday, the nurses – with their clenched fists and angry roars – warned the authorities that “kind words are not enough”. They want change.'

Click the link in the comments to read the full article. Please share it with your friends, unions and family. Let's support this industry as it fights for much needed support!

Australia's nurses strike: Breaking the silence and getting into action after a decade - Internationalist Standpoint Reza Sepehr

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