The government was forced to take a more conciliatory attitude by the unprecedented

Socialist Resistance no10 | page 20

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KLOCAU mobilisation in the spring ... ...

This was bitterly resented by many who had launched themselves into the action - and felt as a betrayal by workers in education who knew that they alone were not enough to tip the balance into a general strike.

Throughout the mobilisations 60% continued to back the strikers in opin ion polls.

The intercategory committees created in many towns - often on the initiative of teachers - have built new links between workers from different secThe European Social Forum in Paris in November will be a new forum where those ready to combat the government's plans can gather and discuss perspectives.

The activists from May-June are looking for new forms and perspectives for

They are not defeated but are waiting, on the watch and ready to react.