The Socialist Rift

Keith Jones's speech at the International May Day 2025 rally focuses on the intensifying global class struggle, driven by the inherent contradictions of capitalism and exacerbated by imperialist war. He argues that the Canadian ruling class, deeply integrated with US imperialism, is imposing austerity measures, suppressing democratic rights, and escalating military spending in lockstep with Washington's aggressive foreign policy. Jones details the Canadian government's support for the US-NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, highlighting its provision of military aid and training, and its enthusiastic participation in anti-China provocations. He emphasizes the dangers of escalating military conflict, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. According to Jones, the Canadian working class is facing rising inflation, stagnant wages, and deteriorating social services. He points to the growing number of strikes and protests, signaling a rising tide of working-class resistance. However, he critiques the trade unions for suppressing these struggles and prioritizing collaboration with the corporations and the government over the interests of the workers. Jones asserts that the urgent task is to build a revolutionary leadership, based on a socialist and internationalist program, to unite the working class across national boundaries and fight for the overthrow of capitalism. He emphasizes the need for workers to break from the established political parties and the trade unions and to build a new political force that can advance their interests. The Socialist Equality Party, he concludes, provides the necessary program and perspective to guide this struggle. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/13/iulw-m13.html