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.
Riders unite: a wave of struggles in the gig economy
Submitted by Johanna Schellhagen on Jul 5 2018 13:57
Food delivery couriers working for Deliveroo, Foodora and Uber Eats are at the frontlines of the fight against precarious work in the gig economy, and their campaign is becoming ever more connected and coordinated.
In this collection of videos and reports, labournet.tv tells the story of how a huge wave of precarious riders' struggles has spread across Europe to Hong Kong and Sydney since 2016 - an inspiring visual account of their campaign.
IWW Courier Network Cymru Bulletin
A bulletin produced by UberEats and Deliveroo workers with the IWW Couriers Network Cymru. First hosted on Notes From Below.
Glasgow UberEats and Deliveroo couriers form the Couriers Network Scotland!
Submitted by AlfaGamma on Apr 12 2018 11:10
UberEats and Deliveroo couriers in Glasgow have formed a new network with the help of the IWW, making the city the latest in the UK to see precarious workers in the gig economy organising to improve their conditions.
Reliving the Past: A Hands-On Experience of Modern-Day Slave Labor in the Lone Star State
An account by revolutionary prisoner Jason Renard Walker of unpaid work in a prison kitchen.
Gig economy strike and the Bologna Riders Union
Submitted by Cipo Fraioli on Mar 5 2018 21:55
Riders for a range of food delivery apps in Bologna have taken strike action over poor wages and working conditions, setting up the Bologna Riders' Union.
Global Deliveroo strikes
Submitted by Cipo Fraioli on Feb 1 2018 11:31
Over the last couple of weeks, Deliveroo have been hit by a series of strikes and occupations all over the world: from Hong Kong to Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, the first union for online food deliverers has been formed.
IWW Cymru joins forces with the Couriers Network Cymru
Submitted by Ed on Jan 16 2018 19:19
The Welsh branch of the IWW have teamed up with the Couriers Network Cymru to help fight for better conditions across the industry.
Brighton SolFed in dispute with Cafe Plenty over outstanding pay
Submitted by Ed on Dec 16 2017 00:44
Brighton SolFed is making public a dispute with a cafe who are unwilling to settle outstanding pay of over £4K. The former worker, who stopped work at the establishment in early June has been asking to be paid ever since.
Do solidarity unions need to ‘go public’?
Marianne Garneau and MK Lees reexamine the value of the "Going Public" step in solidarity union organizing drives.
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