POLL VAULT 2008 by Jim Delahunty

October 5, 2008 by

The voters of Wellington Central
Have got a simple choice
Support the man of capital
Or heed the workers’ voice.

CHORUS

Which Franks are you on [its Don!]
Which Franks are you on [its Don!]
There’s Labour and there’s National
And there’s New Zealand First
They’re such a bunch of phonies
You can’t tell who’s the worst.

CHORUS

If you’re for exploitation
Then you may shout for Steve
If you’re for liberation
It’s Don you must believe

CHORUS

So at the next election
You’ll see it come to pass
Don’ll have us all down at Bellamys
While Steve’s out on his arse

Filed Under: 2008 Election

Workers Party registered today

October 3, 2008 by

The Workers Party today became a registered political party. This means that in the upcoming 2008 general election for the first time a hard-left party will be able to contest the party list vote and be on the ballot paper in every part of the country!

With just a month to go to election day we don’t need to worry about peaking too early : )

Workers should be running the country!

Filed Under: 2008 Election, Fightback News

All things bright and beautiful

September 27, 2008 by

(Wellington Central WP candidate Don Franks’ opening 5 minute address to Karori community election meeting 24/09/08)

Good evening folks, thanks for inviting me to your election meeting here in the pleasant surroundings of Karori. I was brought up in a similar nice suburb on the other side of Wellington, over in Eastbourne. There, at Sunday school, I used to love singing the children’s hymn “All things bright and beautiful”. I still recall all the words, including the closing verse: The rich man in his castle, the poor man at his gate, He made them high and lowly and ordered their estate. I now realise that the song wasn’t really a cute child’s fancy, but a self-serving reactionary political statement.

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Filed Under: 2008 Election, Elections, Workers in Struggle

First teacher to face suspension without pay for challenging the Electoral Act

September 25, 2008 by

– Workers Party Media Release

Workers Party Christchurch East candidate Paul Hopkinson is the first school teacher to face penalties for challenging the undemocratic provisions of the 1993 Electoral Act.

Under the current law most public servants (including teachers) must take unpaid leave for the three weeks between nomination and polling days.

Hopkinson has refused to take unpaid leave and as a result has been told by his employer that he will be suspended without pay.

“I think that it’s outrageous that just because I’m employed by the state I am not allowed to participate in the democratic process and stand for parliament without being subjected to severe financial penalties,” says the sole breadwinner for a family of three.

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Filed Under: 2008 Election, Civil Liberties Tagged With: ,

Wellington Central candidate supports bus drivers struggle

September 24, 2008 by

– Workers Party Media Release

” Wellington bus drivers have been treated like shit” says Wellington Central Workers Party candidate Don Franks.

“Its a rotten system where hard working folks can be legally locked out for refusing poverty wages.”

“As I said to these drivers at the depot first thing this morning their cause is fully justified and deserves the support of all other workers” Mr Franks said.

“By standing up to the boss and demanding a better income the drivers are taking a stand which will benefit the whole working class.” Mr Franks concluded.

Filed Under: 2008 Election, Workers in Struggle Tagged With: , ,
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