Evening News: Socialists get trade unions funds boost
TWO trade unions were today handing cash donations to the Scottish Socialist Party in a new blow to Labour.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) - expelled by Labour earlier this year for allowing branches to affiliate to the SSP - was due to present a cheque to SSP leader Tommy Sheridan.
It covers an affiliation fee and a donation towards the SSP’s European election campaign.
Meanwhile, the Communication Workers Union Scotland Number 2 branch, which has 4500 members in Edinburgh and the Lothians, was also due to announce its affiliation to the SSP.
Mr Sheridan said: "In the short history of the SSP we have proved to be a party that promotes trade unionism and organises solidarity for workers in struggle.
"The Scottish Socialist Party supports workers. To receive financial support from the trade union movement is a tribute to our solidarity work.
"Union members cannot understand why the Blair Labour Party continues to receive millions of pounds of union members’ hard-earned cash. This money will help us fight the council tax and win a European seat in June."
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