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Despatch Industry Workers Union

Militant rank and file group for couriers in London, existing between 1989-1992.

The couriers are revolting! The Despatch Industry Workers Union, 1989-1992

Appendix: Uneasy riders start a big push for better working conditions - Evening Standard

Article from the London Evening Standard 22nd February 1990 about the libertarian direct action union the Despatch Industry Workers Union and the reasons behind recent organising attempts of messengers and couriers in the capital.

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