SPECTRE Podcast

Joined by Chris Mitchell of the GMB Trade Union, we discuss the importance of trade unions in todays world and the need for young members to get active within the trade union movement. We also explore the cleansing workers of Glasgow and their ongoing fight against COSLA and the Scottish Government, for better pay and conditions.

Chris Mitchell - https://twitter.com/ChrisMGMB

GMB Branch 40 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public---Government-Service/GMB-Branch-40-100337418448138/

TUC find a Union - https://www.tuc.org.uk/joinunion

RMT - https://www.rmt.org.uk/home/

Music Credit: Underdog - Kasabian

Which Side Are You On - Billy Bragg

Joined by representatives from International Solidarity Movement (ISM) Scotland, we explore the history of Palestine and its current struggles. We also explore the role that the ISM plays in providing aid to the people of Palestine

International Solidarity Movement - https://palsolidarity.org/

International Solidarity Movement Scotland - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576881199052795/

Palestine Action - https://www.palestineaction.org/

Music Credit : 4th Chamber - GZA

The Return of Lowkey - Lowkey

Joined by Jamie Fitzpatrick of the Glasgow University Communist Society, we explore the state influence within the education system and the importance of communist representation within universities.

UCU : https://www.ucu.org.uk/

GUCS : https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/organisation/communists/

Music credit : Schools Out - Alice Cooper

: Fight The Power - Public Enemy

As the YSI and SNP affirm their support of for Scotland to become a member of NATO, post independence. We look into the dark history of NATO and the bloody path Scotland could be heading down

Communist Party of Britain : https://www.communistparty.org.uk/

CND : https://cnduk.org/

Music Credit : Barbarism Begins at Home - The Smiths

Canter - Gerry Cinnamon

Joined by Johnnie Hunter, General Secretary of the YCL, we delve into the YCL and its past and present mission in and outside of Britain. From league structure, to standing up for patriotism within a socialist framework, we explore many issues facing the British working class

The YCL - https://ycl.org.uk/

Music credit : White Willow Bark - MF DOOM

That's Not Me - Skepta ft. JME