IMGpapers 1980–83

Newspapers of the International Marxist Group and its forerunners, 1980–83

CUT HOURS, NOT JOBS

Socialist Challenge No. 163, 11 September 1980 · p. 6 of the scan · 194 words

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page 6 of the scan

whether decision. for is that Labour knowing leaders.

can and Labour leaders. terence. One supported policy, was affirmed the free collective bargaining. Both sides of the General Council WITH over two million unemployed, the TUC adopted the demand for the implementation of a 35-hour week without loss of pay. Although it was part of a longer resolution which includes the demand for import controls, the campaign for a shorter working week now will be assisted by this The other positive decision was to oppose the Tory Employment Act. Callaghan committed the next Labour government to repeal the Act.

But the shop floor will not be waiting that long. Already the Brixon CPSA strike has shown that the law can be defeated. As the Tories drive home their attacks, resistance will spread The union leaders are being cautious, not just how far they can Callaghan's road. Any resistance to the Tories will shatter the best laid plans of the in- claimed a victory! commitment to standing and leading Communist go along position to Not everyone at the TUC alternative shares welcomed Callaghan's speech.

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