Adelante!

British trade unionists inspired by Venezuelan workers

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:12 GMT

From a film by members of the Communication Workers Union and Unison on the revolutionary changes in Venezuela.

No Volveran - The Venezuelan Revolution Now

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:55 GMT

Behind the bold policies of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is a revolutionary mass movement that is saying NO to capitalism, and attempting to change the course of Latin American history. Journey deep into the barrios, out to the factories, and into the heart of the revolution to find out why there is a movement to transform society. Meet the people who are fighting for power in their communities, and taking control of their work places. Follow the factory workers of Sanitarios Maracay in their struggle against sabotage and corruption, as they pave the way forward with their unprecedented campaign for full nationalisation under workers’ control. In this ground-breaking feature length documentary, meet many of the key revolutionary figures to find out how they are trying to build socialism of the 21st century, and how it is changing people's lives.

Workers without Bosses

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:18 GMT

In December 2001, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jacobe Bruckman, abandoned his textile factory without paying salaries and owing debts. Since then 56 workers, mostly women, stayed and occupied the factory. they repaird the maschines, paid the debts and the salaries, re-enstated sacked workers and won back lost clients. This is there story and struggle for work and dignity.

What can workers of the world learn from the Venezuelans?

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:24 GMT

Extract from a film for the Communication Workers Union and UNISON public sector union in the UK on the revolutionary changes in Venezuela.

Salud y Solidaridad (Health and Solidarity)

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 09:00 GMT

Salud y Solidaridad Health and Solidarity Scotland and the Zapatistas Duration 21 mins English, Spanish with Subtitles PAL 4×3 Salud y Solidaridad explores how the Zapatistas in the rural Highlands of Chipas Mexico are twinned with solidarity groups in Scotland. The twinning supports the Zapatistas struggle for liberty, democracy and justice for all the indigenous people of Mexico. Scottish Zapatista Solidarity Group support has provided materials to build a health centre and they now contribute to its running costs. The twinning has also established fair trade links between the Zapatistas in the 16 Febrero Autonomous Municipality and Scottish Solidarity groups who sell their crafts and coffee. They help support schools and craft collectives in over 40 indigenous villages. All proceeds from sales of the DVD will go to support the communities in 16 Febrero. The DVD includes many extra articles, slideshows and photographs and is available from edinchiapas@yahoo.co.uk.

Venezuela -Election Day, Dec2006

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:39 GMT

Hands Off Venezuela visits Chavista and opposition neighbourhoods in Caracas, Venezuela, to interview the people, and to learn more about the electoral process taking place during the December 3rd Election Day. www.handsoffvenezuela.org www.marxist.com

Uprising in Oaxaca

Tue, 29 May 2007 09:11 GMT

The ongoing uprising in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Venezuela - Election Day, Dec 2006

Sun, 06 May 2007 17:57 GMT

Venezuela - Workers' Demo For Nationalisation

Fri, 04 May 2007 17:48 GMT

The courageous struggle of the workers of Sanitarios Maracay Factory in Venezuela, march on the National Assembly in Caracas, to campaign for the expropriation and nationalisation of their ceramics factory. This has become an important struggle for the workers' movement in Venezuela, and is developing international interest and support. For more info visit: www.handsoffvenezuela.org www.manosfueradevenezuela.org www.marxist.com

Venezuela - Factory Workers' Assembly

Fri, 04 May 2007 17:44 GMT

Sanitarios Maracay, a ceramics factory in Venezuela under workers' control holds a workers' assembly, to discuss and vote on issues surrounding their campaign for 100percent nationalisation. Topics covered include the previous boss's acts of sabotage, logistics of workers' control, and socialism of the 21st century. These workers are at the forefront of the revolution and have gained international support. For more info visit Hands Off Venezuela and others: www.handsoffvenezuela.org www.marxist.com

Venezuela - Worker Controlled Factory Tour

Fri, 04 May 2007 17:27 GMT

Hands Off Venezuela tours Sanitarios Maracay, a bathroom ceramics factory in Venezuela under workers' control, to learn more about the revolutionary process taking place there, and to offer solidarity to the workers. www.handsoffvenezuela.org

Seeds for the Future

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:19 GMT

How Cuba has gone organic