Statement from Workers Solidarity Movement - why we are leaving Campaign Against Home and Water Taxes

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 14:20:04 +0000
Household tax, WSM history, Community, National, Announcement, Analysis

The Workers Solidarity Movement has decided to withdraw from the Campaign Against Home and Water Taxes. Please see statement below. We have made a donation of €1,000 towards paying off the debts of CAHWT.

1. It is now clear that the boycott of the property tax has collapsed and with it, any chance of defeating it in the coming period. The tactic of boycott was enough to defeat the household tax, but with draconian powers handed over to revenue to collect the property tax, much more was required.