The Glasgow Trades Council should fight redundancy with the same slogan. N.B. We have also been informed that the Woodside Young Socialisis heave been active in a solidarity campaign with the railwaymen, issuing many thcusend leaflets and participating in joint activities with them. Blacknool Young Socialists new programme of activities by GB (Blackpool) SS ee a ee oe St Be ULV EVs
At its last meeting the Blackpool Young Socialist branch had a programme presented to it by a comrade from the adult party. This was adopted but is in my opinion pretty insipid. It consists mainly of Hotpot suppers, games evenings quiz emenings, etc. Only three of the evenings being set aside for political discussion. A visit was decided to Thornton Y.S. and another to Southport Y.S. However there are some hopeful signs: it has been agreed to have a visit to the local Y.C.N.D. branch, and at my suggestion we will be contacting the Preston New Left Club. On the other side it was decided to visit the civil defence H.Q. in Blackpool, There is also to be a discussion about taking up local issues which affect youth, e.g., recreational facilities and youth unemployment. There is a shift to the left in the branch, a couple of right wingers have stopped coming and another two members are becoming more left wing. A comrade has agreed to get 6 Young Guards to sell in the branch. Tlkeston Young Socialist launch recruiting drive.
The Ilkeston (Deryshire) branch of the Young Socialisis has brought out a leaflet which it is distributing in a campaign to get new menbers. The text reads:
Ilxeston Young Socialists believe that your future is for your ow aking. And invite you to help make YOUR future through the strength of the Labour Movement. «-...believe that tomorrow's world depends on the clear thinking of all young people today. People's opinions as individuals are little considered but united through the Labour Movement can carry weight and influence. ....gives you the opportunity to express your ideas, to listen to other people's ideas and to enjoy social activities.er..ccocs
Coming events Speakers will talk on such subjects as :- unilatevalism, the colour bar, the common market, nationalisation, socialism.
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