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CYM participates in CENA camp 2022, Madrid

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by CYM Committee

Between 26 and 28 June 2022, members of the Connolly Youth Movement took part in the Committee of Europe and North America (CENA) Camp in Madrid, organised by the World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY). There we were joined by many other young communists we enjoy fraternal links with through the organisation. The purpose of…

Congratulations to the Welsh Underground Network

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by CYM Committee

Following their latest national congress, our comrades in the Welsh Underground Network formally adopted Marxism-Leninism as the official ideology of their organisation. As such, the CYM sent the following congratulations to our comrades: “The Connolly Youth Movement would like to extend our fraternal congratulations to the Welsh Underground Network upon the conclusion of your latest…

“On the verge of collapse”: Inadequate DART services put hundreds at risk

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by CYM Committee

NG, Gaillimh Recently, the Irish transport system found itself at the centre of controversy as hundreds were forced to disembark from the DART service between Dublin and Bray due to an unsafe lack of ventilation, and cover the remainder of the journey on foot. On what was one of the busiest days of the year…

An Post Pensioners protest Minister Eamon Ryan’s failure to sign-off on 2% pension increase

Posted on August 8, 2022August 8, 2022 by CYM Committee

Former employees of An Post were out in protest last Wednesday (3 August), to pressure Minister Ryan to sign off on an agreed 2% pension increase. The protest was organised by the Independent Workers Union. Below is a statement given to Forward by the postal workers representative Bernard Clarke: “Pensioners have seen virtually no increase…

Israeli Attacks Continue in Gaza

Posted on August 6, 2022August 6, 2022 by CYM Committee

Israel has continued its attacks against the besieged Gaza Strip for a second day. The blockaded coastal enclave has endured bombing from IDF warplanes that have so far killed 12, including a 5 year old girl, Alaa Abdullah Riyad, and left over 50 more injured. In a statement, the IDF claimed they were prepared for…

Communist Party of Venezuala members assaulted during workers rights protest

Posted on July 26, 2022 by CYM Committee

Members of the Communist Party of Venezuala (PCV) were attacked by state agents while engaging in a workers’ rights protest in Caracas last Thursday (21 July). In a statement by the party, they revealed that while marching alongside trade union activists in a Unitary Trade Union Platform-organised demonstration against plans by the National Budget Office…

15th Congress of the South African Communist Party elects new General Secretary

Posted on July 25, 2022 by CYM Committee

At the 15th Congress of the SACP, Solly Mapila (cover image left) was chosen by the membership to serve as the party’s new General Secretary. The CYM sent the following message to the party to congratulate them on this momentous occasion:   The Connolly Youth Movement would like to extend our warmest fraternal regards to…

More hardship as school uniform prices in 6 counties reach record high

Posted on July 22, 2022 by CYM Committee

The increasing cost of school uniforms is yet another aspect of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis hitting working-class households in the 6 counties, with prices skyrocketing in recent years. On average a standard uniform costs the following: Blazer: £52 Jumper: £26 Trousers/Skirt: £26 Tie: £9 Socks: £9 Approximate Total: £122 All of these costs are before…

Wildfires rage across Europe as Ireland records hottest weather in two centuries

Posted on July 20, 2022 by CYM Committee

Ireland experienced its highest recorded temperature in two centuries on Monday (18 July). The Met Éireann station in Phoenix Park recorded a temperature of 33℃, only 0.3℃ cooler than the temperature recorded at Kilkenny Castle in 1855. While many were able to enjoy the sunshine, the extreme heat poses a life-threatening danger to vulnerable people….

Fascism and the Fall of Roe v. Wade

Posted on July 9, 2022 by CYM Committee

OAP, Béal Feirste In ‘The Fascist Offensive’, Georgi Dimitrov lays out clearly what fascism is and how it operates. He writes; Fascism is the power of finance capital itself… The development of fascism, and the fascist dictatorship itself, assume different forms in different countries, according to historical, social and economic conditions and to the national…

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