SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Appeal against political victimisation and vetting

Socialist Action No. 25, 16 September 1983 · p. 3 of the scan · 169 words

The scan: 025-sep-16-1983-SA-UK.pdf (PDF, Marxists Internet Archive, opens at this page)

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page 3 of the scan

normal trade union activity. victimised at work for their political convictions.' We are deeply concerned that the recent dismissal by British Leyland at Cowley of workers for their political views is merely one example of increasing victimisation of workers who are considered radical or socialist. In our view an employer is not entitled to censor ideas or penalise *The press statement of the Cowley story was gravely disturbing in assuming guilt were none was proven. Yet few voices were heard in criticism. This is a new MeCarthyite tendency to condemn people by association and, taken with the activity of organisations like the Economic League, it is a tendency which ought to be reversed. We would welcome your support in forming a committee to counter this tendency and to give support to those who are Six thousand through pouring others said it in costume (above).

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