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Greek workers resist the Troika by Costas Pittas Socialist Review, UK April 2015 issue <http://socialistreview.org.uk/401/greek-workers-resist-troika> . . . Left opposition does not mean constant condemnation of the compromises of Syriza. There are three clear steps. The first is a clear policy giving a perspective to the struggles of the working class and its hopes. Such a policy means the following immediate measures: debt relief and cessation of payments; rupture with the EU, the ECB, the euro and the IMF; nationalisation of the banks under workers’ control; stopping privatisation and renationalising all the large state enterprises that have been privatised; prohibition of sackings; smashing racism and the fascists. Second, a left opposition seeks cooperation in every economic and political battle with workers who have illusions about the role of the left government. Common action with the thousands of militants who voted for Syriza is vital, and today many of them see Antarsya as the political force that can support them against the retreats and the compromises of the government. Finally, in order to achieve this, a left opposition needs an independent organisation that can respond to the opportunities and challenges that are opening up. It must be able to take initiatives that support workers’ struggles and highlight the demands of the anti-capitalist programme. This is the role that Antarsya and SEK wish to play. This has nothing to do with political sectarianism. It flows from the real need for clear answers and action against the Troika and austerity. Left opposition doesn't mean just talking — it means activity to win back jobs, reopen public services, fight racism, and so on. It also means clear anti-capitalist politics raising the issue of workers’ control — something which frequently arises in the high-level political debates taking place in workplaces across Greece. The level of these debates are rising week by week. Through these steps we can ensure that the left government in Greece will not be the last, but can be continued. _ _ _ _ _ _ Costas Pittas is secretary of the civil servants' union in the Ministry of Development and a member of SEK and Antarsya. _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: http://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
