2006 - the struggle continues

national | anti-capitalism | opinion/analysis Saturday December 31, 2005 10:53 by Leftism - Left struggle

What is to be done in 2006?

As the new year dawns the left should reflect on its short term objectives. We should take stock of the political situation, explore its options and assess the struggle and possibilities for socialist progress.

We have a busy year ahead and those on the left should engage in debate on their analysis of the current political climate and what are realistic goals for 2006.

Personally, I believe the following to be proirities for the year. (in no particular order

*Building a rank and file TU movement
to fight Partnership and to campaign for tu recognition in every workplace. To recriut non members through an awareness campaign of workers rights in the workplace with emphasis on the new communities working in Ireland.

*A coordinated national left campaign against the ban by the department of the environment on advertising rallies and events.

A genuine effort to left cooperation starting with activities that unite all of the left, Mutual respect for all the various attempts of building progressive realignment on the left. Including People before Profit, Campaign for a party of the working class, the work of the SP SWP and all others. Greater ties with our left anarchist 'cousins'.

Preparation for the general election. Maximising the radical left vote. Developing a socialist slate? Preparing a left alternative election manifesto.

These are a few of the areas I believe to be priorities. I think indymedia can be a platform of debate for all leftists. Lets use it.

The struggle continues!