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THE trade union movement faces a choice this autumn, at the TUC Congress. In principle, it should be a straightforward one — does the movement support the policy of the Tory government?
If the matter were about economic or social policy it would be simple — no, never. However, it concerns the war in Ukraine.
As so often, behind policy votes larger issues are stirring. In this case, it is whether or not the working class has its own approach, its own attitude, on international questions, or whether class independence is basically a domestic socio-economic question, and when it comes to war and peace ruling class direction is to be accepted.
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