Issue 186 - Aug

Resisting the attack on the CFMEU

The CFMEU is facing a major attack that could leave the union seriously weakened and strip back safety, conditions and wages across the industry.

The truth about the claims against the CFMEU

Solidarity looks at the justifications for attacking the union and what administration will mean.

Julian Assange’s freedom a blow against the warmongers

Julian Assange is finally free, returning to Australia in June after accepting a plea deal following five years in London’s Belmarsh prison.

New details on how Australia pushed the US for nuclear subs

Andrew Fowler's new book documents in meticulous detail the way in which Scott Morrison’s government campaigned to win US support for the project.

Imane Khelif row exposes sexism and transphobia in sport

A toxic wave of sexism, racial stereotypes and transphobic hate was unleashed after Algerian boxer Imane Khelif beat Angela Carini in just 46 seconds in the Paris Olympics.

Mass protests topple Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader

Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country following weeks of mass student demonstrations.

Kamala Harris’ record is no different to Joe Biden’s

The Democratic Party establishment is piling in behind Kamala Harris after Joe Biden bowed out of the United States presidential race.

How Labor’s union busting broke the BLF

There are lessons for the CFMEU today from the way Labor succeeded in breaking the Builders' Labourers Federation in 1986, argues Tom Orsag.

Settler-colonialism and the working class in Israel and Australia

Although Australia and Israel share a history of settler colonialism, workers here have history of fighting for Indigenous rights while those in Israel cannot, writes Paddy Gibson.

Is racism the cause of genocide and war?

Racism accompanies every major war, and while it can serve as a justification the fundamental cause of war is imperialism and capitalist competition, argues Jack Stubley

NSW nurses rally to demand 15 per cent pay hike

Thousands of nurses and midwives across NSW held protests outside hospitals in late July as part of their campaign for an immediate 15 per cent pay rise.

Former WA Labor member speaks out on Gaza: ‘There’s a lot of members resigning or expressing discontent’

Adam Demir, who resigned from Labor's WA Multicultural branch, spoke to Solidarity about Fatima Payman and the party's betrayal over Gaza.

Vic teachers win union to stand with Palestine

Members of Teachers and School Staff for Palestine made a big impact as the Australian Education Union conference in Melbourne took significant steps in solidarity with Palestine.

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