SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Rabbit squad picket in Brum

Socialist Action No. 45, 17 February 1984 · pp. 11-12 of the scan · 287 words

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page 11 of the scan

Wing at alleged benefit fraud since early January.

which has not been doing too well as a result Lali A PICKET was mounted on 7 February outside Washwood Heath dole office in Birmingham. Over fifty claimants turned out, who are members of the ed by members of the Society of Civil and Public Servants and the Civil and Public Service Associasuade people to withdraw claims. even it there is no Tective basis real "investigators" recruited on a temporary promotion basis.

A thousand extra staff Customs Excise could bring in £100 million a year in lost value added alone But of course the Tories are more interested in making outcasts of the four 'scroungers' on the dole. A blind eye is turned to the real scroungers of big business.

When the Rabbit Squad move to Chelmsley Wood they will This is 'warm welcome near Birmingham Airport, where 12,500 'scroungers' recently applied for 60 unskilled, low-paid jobs • Further information, contact Birmingham Unemployed Workers Association, tel. 236 2716. WILLY BRANDT.

SPD leaders argue that the of years with the 35-hour week.

During this period, in the working week takes place. democrats support , chair of the West German Social Democratic Party (SPD), last week launch ed the party's campaign for a 35-hour week. The 40-hour week 'untenable' and should be replaced over a number they argue, wage claims should be held down to help finance the reduction By contrast, the giant IG Metall union has demanded a 35-hour week with no loss of pay. It has let it be known that it has assembled a 'war chest' in case a prolonged strike for this demand

page 12 of the scan

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German social 35-hour week

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