IWA struggles and victories in 2014
Submitted by akai on Jan 1 2015 10:31
A brief account of some of the workplace conflicts, international actions and social struggles of IWA Sections.
Tackling the UK's “freelance” TEFL scandal
Submitted by Angry Language ... on Nov 18 2014 17:20
There's good news for UK language teachers: all of us should be on directly-employed contracts.
The Pop Up Union: a postmortem
When management at the University of Sussex announced plans to outsource 235 jobs, workers responded by launching a 'Pop-Up Union', a new tactic in modern British industrial relations. Is this a model other workers can emulate?
Another win for Brighton hospitality workers
Submitted by Jim Clarke on Aug 12 2014 10:23
These workers stood up to their exploitative boss and you won't believe what happened next.
Victory against wage stealing language school!
Submitted by Angry Language ... on May 27 2014 20:59
After a short but intense campaign, Marta, a receptionist at the Speak Up London language school, has won a week’s unpaid wages and a glowing reference.
Marta: 2, Speak Up: 0
Submitted by Angry Language ... on May 27 2014 08:52
A successful action and a short Twitter callout regarding wage theft at the Speak Up School of English in London.
Solidarity Federation wins unpaid wages in Newcastle
Submitted by plasmatelly on May 1 2014 16:14
Just in time for May Day, another pay packet win for SolFed - this time it's Newcastle Local's turn.
Reviews: a primer on anarcho-syndicalism for all to read
Lou Rinaldi reviews Solidarity Federation's Fighting For Ourselves: anarcho-syndicalism and the class struggle.
Workers: expect more tube strikes
Submitted by Jim Clarke on Feb 27 2014 09:55
Some Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are starting to prepare for further strike action on the London Underground (LU) after the second of two planned 48-hour strikes was called off earlier in the month following what was described as a last-minute deal.
Thoughts on SolFed’s anarcho-syndicalism for the 21st century and especifismo
An article by Klas Batalo on SolFed's views and their similarities to other anarchist currents such as the Latin American especifismo.
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