OUTLOOK IN THE NINETIES, millions of women and men have taken part in mobilisations against the evils of capitalism and the bureaucratic dictatorships. This reflects the fact that humanity face widening dangers. Ecological, military, social and economic devastation faces millions of people. Many more people recognise the barbaric nature of capitalism. In a situation where the inability of the social democratic an communist parties to provide socialist solutions is becoming clearer, the task of creating new leaderships remains ahead. Socialist Outlook is written and sold by socialists committed to this struggle. We are the British supporters of the world-wide marxist organisation, the Fourth International. We stand for the revolutionary transformation of society and a pluralist, socialist democracy world wide.
The overall goal which we pursue is the emancipation of al human beings from every form of exploitation, oppression, alienation and violence.
Socialism must be under the control of ordinary people, democratic, pluralist, multi-party, feminist ecologist, anti-militarist and internationalist. It must abolish wage slavery and national oppression.
The working class is the backbone of unity among all the exploited and oppressed. The working class and its allies must uncompromisingly fight against capitalism and for a clear programme of action in order to gradually acquire the experience and consciousness needed to defeat capitalism at the decisive moment of crisis.
The movements of women, lesbians and gay men, and black people to fight their particular forms of oppression make an essential contribution to the struggle for a different society. They are organised around the principle "None so fit to break the chains as those who wear them"
The whole working class needs to fully commit itself to these struggles. Furthermore we fight for a strategic alliance between workers and these organisations - an alliance which respects their legitimate autonomy.
By simultaneously building revolutionary organisations in each country and a revolutionary International, we aim to guide and encompass the global interests of the workers and oppressed. By building a united struggle against exploitation and oppression we aim to ensure the survival of the human race.
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Common Ground/Cynefin y Weirin A Welsh Alternative to the Euro-Summit JUNE 9-12 at The Tabernacle, The Hayes, Cardiff Exhibitions, stalls, information, meetings, workshops, street events, fairtrade cafe.
Common Ground has been organised by Welsh orgensacions campaigning on international issues, radeing the subjects not on the agenda of the Buro-Summit: peace, justics, cooperation and human rights.
There are workshops on refuges environment in a sustainable Propcan economy, radioactive material, lobalatios and in dens, de and unde, community control, Cube and Contact 01286 882359 or mail [email protected] uk for more Saturday 6 on the EU. campaigning. 14th: ployed...) and asyluma rights, money, jobs and Saturday 20/Sun 21 Troops Out Movement AGM IN ADDITION to other alternative closing plenary. events around the EU Summit in Cardiff, the counter summit was set up to meet the needs of campaigners affected by and/or campaigning The weekend will offer the opportunity for international campaigners to meet, discuss and formulate strategies for a better Europe. The structure has been kept very simple. It aims to enable campaigners from a variety of backgrounds to meet with others in their particular field, as well as to hear and share experiences with people in other areas of This format allows both issue-specific discussions and information list. exchanges between different fields. We hope this will satisfy everyone! Programme Reclaim Europe! people. Counter Summit / Fri 12th -TWO DAYS of discussions and workshops on the leading role of the EU as an agent of economic giodalisation - d space for national and international campaigners to discuss strategies and Nel actions on the themes of social welfare, employment, the environment, peace/security, development/internationalism, require a bed. agriculture, women, genetic engineering, CEE enlargement & others (with a whole range of groups and individuals including organisers of the previous counter summits, Colin Hines, Alan Simpson, French unemFRI 12TH (evening): Arrival of participants and accounts of latest successful campaigns SAT 13TH: 'The EU and the consequences of its present agenda' Speakers panel followed by workshops/discussions. Finish at 3pm to please) join start of demonstration.
SUN 14TH: 'Alternatives to the Web site: present EU & campaign strategies' Themed workshops followed by est/5581/ Field areas of workshops: • Women (confirmed), Employment, Agriculture (& CAP), Peace and Security (confirmed).
CEE Enlargement (confirmed), Development (internationalism), Environment (confirmed), CAN BE A