Being realistic in struggle‏

In today’s Morning Star Gregor Gall reflects on the Vestas jobs fight on the Isle of Wight and argues for ‘rigorous and grounded assessments’ when making the case for trade union action. http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/index.php/news/features/Being-realistic-in-struggle This is sound advice for union activists and emphasises the importance of industrial struggle.

It is not to be confused with the TUC’s so called new realism of the 1980’s which born out of defeatism and weakness, sought collaboration and partnership with employers rather than confrontation.
http://www.palgrave.com/PDFs/0230006973.Pdf