and these organisations - an alliance which respects their legitimate autonomy. By building simultaneously 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 sur.vival of the human race. If you think this is worth fighting for, and you like what you read in Socialist Outlook, why not join us? Drop a line to the address on this page, and we'll be in touch. Sat 23/Sun 24 Saturday 27 National Demonstration to Although both articles on the use of PF! in schools in the December issue contained useful information, they missed the point that the main threat to jobs as a result of PFI is to support staff working in schools - not teachers.
Teachers are not the majority of the workforce in schools. It is the mainly part-time female workforce that work as nursery nurses, librarians, cleaners, lunchtime assistants, school meals workers and special needs assistants that represent the majority.
It is this workforce that will be transferred to a private company asa result of PFI - not teachers, who remain formally employed. by the Education authority.
In Southampton, the Labour controlled council is proposing to transfer three secondary schools to the private sector as part of a PFI bid to provide more school places.
Over a hundred jobs are at risk, including those of support workers directly employed by the schools and grounds maintenance, ¡You get a better view withi Don't miss an issue: SUBSCRIBE now! 20 pages of internationalist news, views and marxist analysis each month. 12 issues delivered for just £10. OVERSEAS subscribers 12 issues for just £20. SPECIAL OFFER (UK only): One year of Socialist @Duclamolé, PLUS one year of International Viewpoint (Fourth International magazine) for only £30. PLEASE send me • 12 issues of Socialist •urlock • 12 issues of Socialist Durtook plus International Viewpoint. I enclose £... Name Address Phone SEND TO: Socialist Outlook, PO Box 1109, London N4 2UU building and other maintenance workers employed by the council's. Direct Service Organisation.
To date, only UNISON is opposing this privatisation. Any campaign against PFI must involve parents, school governors and teachers.
But it must start from the point that the main threat to jobs is directed at support workers, not teachers.
Best wishes, Mike Tucker, Secretary Southampton District Branch Unison Post code _Age