Mitron @ MAB day issues. We demand a fundamental shift inside of society, so let's be confident and open about that - there's no need to be shy.
A minority seems to regard petty sectarianism and adherence to 19th century jargon as pure revolutionary virtues. That's a shame. Perhaps through continued dialogue and joint work we can persuade these comrades, that remains to be seen. What we cannot afford to do is miss the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the shifting social forces around us. They are our prize, our comrades, our teachers and our friends.
Two key events will give a formal shape to the unity process - the Convention of the trade union left in February and the elections in June. If we can move quickly and clearly we can make real leaps forward.
Our union convention, supported by
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LATT MANTIS local meetings of the trade union left, can be the making of a powerful new movement in British politics that will literally be written in the history books.
Yet as we step up to the plate we need also to attend to our organisation. Both at a national level and in the branches we need to bolster our structures, finances and membership. We should develop local bulletins, organising public meetings, fund raising and recruiting those who support us to make recognisable and functioning branches.
Nationally we should press for a commitment to our (not so) regular bulletin so we can use it to intervene at events and send out to our supporters lists. This will help us maintain a national presence in every local area.
We should try to build a structure where we can deliver a focused national campaign CND UND
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