The Freelance Journalists Union Goes Public
Submitted by Reddebrek on Apr 17 2019 18:14
The Industrial Workers of the World has just launched a new organisation for workers in the Journalism sector.
Not a single wheel can turn: Further thoughts on organising and mobilising in the “gig” economy
Submitted by R Totale on Mar 2 2019 11:09
A report on Deliveroo riders in Manchester taking their second day of strike action. Originally published on the New Syndicalist.
Deliveroo Couriers Strike Against Poverty Pay – Manchester, 26th Feb!
Submitted by R Totale on Feb 23 2019 10:34
On Tuesday 26th February between 11am and 7pm, Deliveroo couriers in Manchester will be striking in protest of the company’s recent cuts to pay and the poor working conditions they endure.
No Love for Deliveroo! A reflection on organising and mobilising in the “gig” economy.
Submitted by R Totale on Feb 17 2019 11:33
A report from the New Syndicalist blog, discussing the recent Deliveroo riders' strike in Manchester.
Mass Sackings at Deliveroo – What can I do about it?
Submitted by R Totale on Dec 24 2018 19:16
The View from the Picket Line: Reports from the food platform strike on October 4th
Submitted by R Totale on Oct 14 2018 11:04
Reports from UberEats couriers on strike in London, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle. This report was first published by Notes from Below as part of their issue on "a month of revolt in the service sector".
‘No Money, No Food!’ London UberEats workers on strike
Submitted by R Totale on Sep 22 2018 16:14
The largest ever UberEats strike shuts down East London. This article was first published by Notes from Below.
IWW Couriers Network: Our Network, Our Struggle
Submitted by Ed on Jul 28 2018 17:15
Only 7 months on from a meeting between a couple of disgruntled couriers in a dingy pub in Cardiff the IWW Couriers Network is growing across the UK and Ireland.
Underemployment, casualisation and the future of work
There has been, for a number of years, in the UK, a growth in the use of zero-hours contracts, mostly in the so called "gig" economy but also in other sectors such as cleaning, hospitality. This article describes some of the tactics being used by bosses to increase their control and power of the workers and to weaken the ability of workers to organise and act to improve their position.
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