Correction
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024The article “Rulers across Europe boost militaries, war preparations” in Militant issue no. 24 incorrectly said NATO’s base being expanded in Romania is at Ramstein. It is at Mihail Kogalniceanu air base.
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Montreal warehouse workers strike over wages, respect
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024MONTREAL — Some 130 Teamsters union members at the Richelieu Hardware warehouse here went on strike June 17 demanding higher wages and some respect from the bosses. Picket lines, up 12 hours a day, Monday through Friday, are greeted by…
SWP presidential candidate Rachele Fruit speaks at UN
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024Statement by Rachele Fruit for the Socialist Workers Party to U.N. Special Committee hearing on the decolonization of Puerto Rico, June 20. Distinguished chairperson and committee members: My name is Rachele Fruit, and I speak on behalf of the Socialist…
As bosses reap profits, workers face effects of sky-high prices
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024The working class continues to feel the squeeze from high prices and challenges getting decent, well-paid full-time jobs to cover their families’ increased living expenses. This reflects the growing capitalist economic and social crisis affecting our lives every day. But…
Jew-hatred, attacks spread worldwide after Hamas pogrom
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024
Supporters of Hamas’ murderous attack on Jews in Israel have launched an escalating series of threats, violent assaults and other provocative actions around the world in an attempt to intimidate Jews and anyone who supports the right of Israel to…
Communist League in UK campaigns for party of labor
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024LONDON — “Nothing fundamental will change for working people and youth whatever the outcome” of the July 4 general election, said Peter Clifford, Communist League candidate in the Manchester Rusholme constituency. He was responding to questions from Manchester University Students’…
NTSB: rail bosses caused East Palestine disaster
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Nearly a year and a half after the Norfolk Southern train derailment and resulting catastrophe here, the National Transportation Safety Board returned June 24-25 to report that the railroad bosses bear full responsibility. Their faulty equipment,…
Flight attendant unions rally over pay, schedules, right to strike at 30 airports
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024
CLEVELAND — Hundreds of flight attendants — members of their two central unions, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA — picketed and rallied at over 30 airports across the U.S. and in London and…
‘Hamas trafficked in Palestinian blood, ruined our lives’
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024Increasing numbers of Gazans have begun to speak out against Hamas, holding the group responsible for hurling them into eight months of war with Israel and bringing death and destruction into their lives. “I do not want to sacrifice my…
Nova festival exhibit shows reality of Hamas’ Oct. 7 pogrom
Vol. 88/No. 25 - July 8, 2024
NEW YORK — Socialist Workers Party presidential candidate Rachele Fruit and five campaign supporters June 19 toured an exhibit here — “October 7/6:29 a.m. The Moment Music Stood Still.” It graphically shows the truth about the anti-Jewish pogrom led by…