The 10 July public sector strike and going beyond formula
Submitted by Phil on Jul 9 2014 17:11
Tomorrow's coordinated strike by public sector workers looks set to be larger than the one on 30 Novermber 2011 that was billed as a public sector 'general strike.' But what does that mean, and are we in any better position now, industrially, than we were then?
Starvation for coming in late - JCP ESOL teaching and benefit sanctions.
Through the growth of JobCentre mandated classes, ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teachers are becoming complicit in the sanctioning of student's benefits - leaving them destitute. This article argues that we should refuse to give the JobCentre any information which could lead to a sanction.
Freedom From Education: Decolonial Study for Abolishing the Prison-University Complex
Submitted by Class War U on May 6 2014 20:56
Against the romanticizing of education, Leftists should recognize alternative regimes of study, as practiced in prison organizing and indigenous peoples’ movements, and participate with them toward dismantling the intertwined regimes of education and carcerality.
Inside and against the university
Submitted by Joseph Kay on Dec 7 2013 11:42
With recent strikes, occupations, and violent repression, the university is becoming a battleground. What does this mean for university staff and students?
'Dear Vice-Chancellor' - a porter's resignation letter
This resignation letter was sent by one of the 235 workers at the University of Sussex, who are being outsourced by university management.
Wave of repression against students
Submitted by libcom on Dec 5 2013 07:30
Five students at the University of Sussex are suspended, while police violently break up an occupation of Senate House in London.
Sheffield strikes back, occupy tallest university building in the UK
Submitted by working class s... on Dec 3 2013 18:22
Sheffield Strikes Back, a newly formed broad left group of Sheffield students, have occupied the Arts Tower – the tallest university building in the United Kingdom.
University workers strike over pay
Submitted by Jim Clarke on Oct 31 2013 13:21
Higher education workers at 149 UK institutions are taking strike action today after rejecting a 1% pay offer.
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