Struggle as a second language - interview with Tower Hamlets College strikers
An interview with two workers involved in the open-ended strike against cuts at Tower Hamlets College last year. They describe their criticisms of the union, the ongoing problems since the partial victory at the college, and the state of the sector in the face of government austerity cuts.
Why did we risk it all? Because we won't go down without a fight.
Submitted by Choccy on Nov 7 2009 19:06
In August and September 2009, about 250 members of teaching staff at Tower Hamlets College went on strike over compulsory redundancies and cuts to course provision. Catalyst spoke to one of the strikers, Rachel, in the aftermath of the strike, about the up and downs of the battle against the bosses.
An account of unofficial action at Tower Hamlets College
A short account by a participant of a staff rebellion in 2009 against an enforced training session, which helped build workers' collective confidence prior to a big strike.
Tower Hamlets College strikers interview
Submitted by Steven. on Oct 9 2009 14:47
The Commune interviews two participants in the September 2009 ESOL teachers strike in East London against job cuts.
Tower Hamlets College strike ends in partial victory
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Sep 25 2009 09:50
After a month-long strike against cuts, teaching staff at Tower Hamlets College have voted to return to work.
ESOL teachers on indefinite strike in Tower Hamlets
Submitted by Red Marriott on Sep 9 2009 22:06
Over 250 UCU members at Tower Hamlets College are in day 10 of an indefinite strike against cuts.
