Democratic Socialist Movement

For Struggle, Solidarity and Socialism in Nigeria

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South Africa: August 6 General Strike paralyses the country

South Africa: August 6 General Strike paralyses the country Workers feel their power This report was received from Sabelo Xotyeni, a member of the Democratic Socialist Movement, CWI South Africa. Wednesday August 6 saw a magnificent display of the power of the organised working class in South Africa. More than 200,000 workers took to the streets in over a dozen

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NLC, TUC AND LASCO MUST GIVE YAR’ADUA GOVERNMENT A TWO-WEEK ULTIMATUM TO PAY A NEW LIVING MINIMUM WA

THE JUMBO PAY RISE: NLC, TUC AND LASCO MUST GIVE YAR’ADUA GOVERNMENT A TWO-WEEK ULTIMATUM TO PAY A NEW LIVING MINIMUM WAGE TO WORKERS ACROSS BOARD To us in the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM), the recent pro-rich anti-poor policies being implemented by Yar’Adua government, such as the proposed hike in fuel prices and jumbo pay rises for political office holders

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BAKASSI CONTROVERSY IS SCRAMBLE FOR OIL, NOT THE PEOPLES’ INTEREST

BAKASSI CONTROVERSY IS SCRAMBLE FOR OIL, NOT THE PEOPLES’ INTEREST By Peluola Adewale, Democratic Socialist Movement, Lagos The handover of Bakassi to Cameroon have come and gone but the contradiction still remains. The battle between the governments obviously was over the controls of oil and not about the people considering the complete neglect of the people by the two countries

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Govt created problem of fuel subsidy by not repairing refineries

Govt created problem of fuel subsidy by not repairing refineries Segun Sango, General Secretary, Democratic Socialist Movement This article was published in the Vanguard newspaper, published in Lagos, on Friday, 8 August 2008. Come January 2009, the Yar’Adua government has announced a plan to once again officially hike fuel prices. According to Minister of State for Energy (Petroleum), Mr. Odein

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Nigeria teachers demo in pictures

Nigeria teachers demo in pictures ERC with its banner – photo DSM Teachers demo – setting out – photo DSM Teachers march storming the street- photo DSM Protesters on the march – photo DSM Teachers demo – Rally – photo DSM Teachers demo – Rally audience – photo DSM Soweto addressing the audience at Ojuelegba – photo DSM Soweto addressing

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Teachers Strike Suspension: DSM commends the Steadfastness of Teachers So Far

Teachers Strike Suspension: DSM commends the Steadfastness of Teachers So Far The Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) commends the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the whole public school teachers in the country for their steadfastness and resolve during the period of the just suspended strike that lasted from 29th June to 29th of July 2008. We also commend Labour and

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Segun Sango @ 50 Political Celebration: A Testimonial of Life Commitment to Working Class Struggles

Segun Sango @ 50 Political Celebration: A Testimonial of Life Commitment to Working Class Struggles Segun Sango at 50 celebration – photo DSM It was indeed a testimonial of commitment to struggle for social change. The political celebration of the 50th birthday of Segun Sango, the General Secretary Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM), on July 26 drew the crčme de la