Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM)

Content by about the Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM).

Book Review: 'Ruth, Roger & Me', Andrew Deans (Wellington, 2015)

This is a review of a book that takes a critical stance towards the architects of neo-liberalism as…

AWSM: May Day Pamphlet

The Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM), an Anarcho-Communist group based in New Zealand/Aotearoa has produced a short pamphlet for…

Housing in New Zealand/Aotearoa: Rhetoric .v. Action

This article looks at the gap between government announcements and lack of action to address housing issues in New Zealand/Aotearoa.

Interview With NZ Anarchist

Social Activist Alex Pirie interviews Barrie Sargeant, New Zealand anarchist and member of Aotearoa Workers' Solidarity Movement (AWSM).

US prison labourers

Modern day slavery in the USA

Since the 45th Anniversary of the Attica prison riots – September 9th, 2016 – an estimated 24,000 people have been on strike in the USA. If you…

The Olympics: a reflection of society under capitalism

The Olympic games are here again and while it’s sold to us a demonstration of peace and solidarity…

Election 2014: why Willy Wonka shouldn't win - Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement

As the elections in New Zealand approach, the anarchist Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement give a…

The siege of Troy: Interview with a sex worker

An interview with a male sex worker, Troy, by a group of New Zealand anarchists.

Revolting kitchens: a worker's perspective on the food industry - Red Chef

An account of working life in restaurant kitchens by the Red Chef, a member of the Aotearoa Workers…

New Zealand: Meat workers locked out for 9 weeks

New Zealand: Meat workers locked out for 9 weeks

Since 19th October meat workers at the Canterbury Meat Processors Rangitikei lamb-processing plant have been locked out by the company in a bid…

Beneficiary bashing targets the sick

Beneficiary bashing targets the sick

The new National government is set to attack beneficiaries with a complete overhaul of how the social welfare system operates in New Zealand.

A photo through the fence around Occupy Auckland in Aotea Square

The occupy movement in Aotearoa

After starting in Zucotti Park near Wall St in New York on September 17, the Occupy movement has made its way around the world to over 2500…