Tom Bramble
@tombram.bsky.social
Australian socialist, activist, writer. Former Pom (thanks Margaret Thatcher!). Lives in Brisbane/Meanjin. Publishes at redflag.org.au and www.marxistleftreview.org.
My latest for Red Flag
“Trump’s program is squarely aimed at China. China’s rise to world power status is an existential threat to US hegemony, and Trump's program is the latest attempt to hold China down and assert US global power.”
redflag.org.au/article/behi...
“Trump’s program is squarely aimed at China. China’s rise to world power status is an existential threat to US hegemony, and Trump's program is the latest attempt to hold China down and assert US global power.”
redflag.org.au/article/behi...
Behind the chaos, Trump prepares to take on China | Red Flag
US President Donald Trump is ripping up accepted political norms at home and the liberal world order abroad because, in his view, they have failed to secure American supremacy.
redflag.org.au
March 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
My latest for Red Flag
“Trump’s program is squarely aimed at China. China’s rise to world power status is an existential threat to US hegemony, and Trump's program is the latest attempt to hold China down and assert US global power.”
redflag.org.au/article/behi...
“Trump’s program is squarely aimed at China. China’s rise to world power status is an existential threat to US hegemony, and Trump's program is the latest attempt to hold China down and assert US global power.”
redflag.org.au/article/behi...
“The forces of official politics—all of which embody different wings of capitalist politics—are giving Trump a free run. What then can stop him? The US working class must move.” My latest for Red Flag. redflag.org.au/article/work...
Workers have the power to stop Trump | Red Flag
In the weeks since his inauguration, Donald Trump and his billionaire sidekick Elon Musk have unleashed a reign of terror on the US working class. Most likely, mass working-class resistance won’t sudd...
redflag.org.au
February 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“The forces of official politics—all of which embody different wings of capitalist politics—are giving Trump a free run. What then can stop him? The US working class must move.” My latest for Red Flag. redflag.org.au/article/work...
Trump is perhaps better understood not as an individual but as the personification of four forces: his own vanity and self-absorption, an arrogant and exploitative US capitalist class, the resurgent and ultra-nationalist far right and a wounded yet increasingly paranoid and aggressive US imperialism
Trump’s new era of reaction | Red Flag
The new US administration aims to increase business profitability and prestige, reverse previous social, cultural and political advances, and bolster US global supremacy.
redflag.org.au
January 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Trump is perhaps better understood not as an individual but as the personification of four forces: his own vanity and self-absorption, an arrogant and exploitative US capitalist class, the resurgent and ultra-nationalist far right and a wounded yet increasingly paranoid and aggressive US imperialism
New Red flag newspaper out this week! Just in time for that nauseating display of genocide denial "Australia Day".
January 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
New Red flag newspaper out this week! Just in time for that nauseating display of genocide denial "Australia Day".
All Dictators must fall! Assad first, then Egypt's al-Sisi.
Toppling of the man who massacred up to 40,000 people in Hama in 1982
Historic moments: The toppling of Hafez al-Assad’s statue in the center of the liberated city of Hama.
December 5, 2024 at 11:50 PM
All Dictators must fall! Assad first, then Egypt's al-Sisi.
Woolies warehouse workers striking to win! redflag.org.au/article/hope...
Hope on the picket line | Red Flag
It’s a sight for sore eyes.
For the past two weeks, a news cycle usually dominated by trivia, tragedy and paid talking heads has featured an unusual sight: striking workers.
redflag.org.au
December 5, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Woolies warehouse workers striking to win! redflag.org.au/article/hope...
Look at how the capitalists are squealing about lost profits when workers strike. It seems as if all their money comes from the sweat of the working class, doesn't it?
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Woolworths’ strike-busting bid to end $50m warehouse stand-off that’s cleared shelves
A picket line outside a critical distribution centre is now in its 13th day. Union members fighting for better pay and conditions have resolved to remain steadfast.
www.theage.com.au
December 3, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Look at how the capitalists are squealing about lost profits when workers strike. It seems as if all their money comes from the sweat of the working class, doesn't it?
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
Well this is pretty damn good. Victory to the Woolworths warehouse workers! Unity is strength!
The building industry group of unions of workers has resolved to put their 80,000 members on notice if woolies attempts to break the strike (one step closer to solidarity strikes woo).
“We will be there in large numbers at a moments notice”
“We will be there in large numbers at a moments notice”
December 3, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Well this is pretty damn good. Victory to the Woolworths warehouse workers! Unity is strength!
2/2 "There are different versions of that at workplaces right across Australia. So a victory here for these workers is really a victory for everyone.” #Wooliesstrike #uwu
December 2, 2024 at 1:16 AM
2/2 "There are different versions of that at workplaces right across Australia. So a victory here for these workers is really a victory for everyone.” #Wooliesstrike #uwu
1/2 Victorian socialists rep Ryan Stanton tells the Age:
“We’re for higher wages for workers, and for better working conditions, and we’re against the sort of arbitrary discipline that management tries to bring up and turn people into robots here at Woolworths.... #Wooliesstrike
“We’re for higher wages for workers, and for better working conditions, and we’re against the sort of arbitrary discipline that management tries to bring up and turn people into robots here at Woolworths.... #Wooliesstrike
December 2, 2024 at 1:15 AM
1/2 Victorian socialists rep Ryan Stanton tells the Age:
“We’re for higher wages for workers, and for better working conditions, and we’re against the sort of arbitrary discipline that management tries to bring up and turn people into robots here at Woolworths.... #Wooliesstrike
“We’re for higher wages for workers, and for better working conditions, and we’re against the sort of arbitrary discipline that management tries to bring up and turn people into robots here at Woolworths.... #Wooliesstrike
Background to the Woolies warehouse strike here.
"Like most workers, employees at Woolworths warehouses watched their real wages decline while their bosses profited. But rather than shrug and accept falling living standards, they’re doing something about it."
redflag.org.au/article/wool...
"Like most workers, employees at Woolworths warehouses watched their real wages decline while their bosses profited. But rather than shrug and accept falling living standards, they’re doing something about it."
redflag.org.au/article/wool...
Woolies distribution workers strike for everyone | Red Flag
Like most workers, employees at Woolworths distribution warehouses watched their real wages decline while their bosses took home fat pay cheques over the last few years. But rather than shrug and acce...
redflag.org.au
December 2, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Background to the Woolies warehouse strike here.
"Like most workers, employees at Woolworths warehouses watched their real wages decline while their bosses profited. But rather than shrug and accept falling living standards, they’re doing something about it."
redflag.org.au/article/wool...
"Like most workers, employees at Woolworths warehouses watched their real wages decline while their bosses profited. But rather than shrug and accept falling living standards, they’re doing something about it."
redflag.org.au/article/wool...
Solidarity with striking Woolworths Warehouse workers! www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
Protesters block entry to Woolworths warehouse as grocery shortages continue
A critical distribution centre in Melbourne was due to reopen on Monday amid an indefinite strike that is entering its 12th day, leading to empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets.
www.theage.com.au
December 2, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Solidarity with striking Woolworths Warehouse workers! www.theage.com.au/politics/vic...
Amazing outcome by Victorian Socialists at the recent council elections.
November 14, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Amazing outcome by Victorian Socialists at the recent council elections.