Monthly Archives: July 2017

Direct action blocks eviction in Sheffield!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

This week, members of the tenants’ union ACORN took to the streets in Sheffield to prevent a landlord from carrying out an eviction, as reported in Evolve Politics and the Sheffield Star. They have now entered into negotiations with the … Continue reading →

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Democratic confederalism and state counter-revolution: the example of Sheikh Maqsoud

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

An article recently appeared in Reuters examining Sheikh Maqsoud, the YPG-controlled district inside Aleppo. While the article itself is certainly not concerned with any kind of radical critique, I think it’s still worth circulating and discussing, just as a reminder … Continue reading →

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Manslaughter on the Crossrail Express: reactions to the Rene Tkacik verdict

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

A post from the Blacklist Support Group which seems like it deserves to be seen more widely: “Anguish at insulting fine for Crossrail death The family of Rene Tkacik, the construction worker killed when a tonne of cement fell on … Continue reading →

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Justice for Daz: March against police killing in Nuneaton, Saturday 29th July

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Friends and family of Darren “Daz” Cumberbatch, a young black man who died after coming into contact with Nuneaton police, will be marching on Nuneaton police station at 1pm on Saturday 29th July. They state: “1pm We meet outside Nuneaton … Continue reading →

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Solidarity with the Hamburg G20 defendants!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

The G20 summit in Hamburg earlier this month saw fierce, determined resistance in the streets, as chronicled by CrimethInc, Mark Bray on the Final Straw, …umz Ganze! and Plan C, among others. It sounds like the police tactics were based … Continue reading →

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July 29th: national day of action against union-busting at Picturehouse

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

A call-out has gone out for Saturday 29th July to be a national day of action against Picturehouse/Cineworld, the cinema chain that recently suspended four workers for being involved in an organising campaign to demand the living wage. The organisers … Continue reading →

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One less barrier for workers: tribunal fees struck down in court!

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

An unexpected piece of good news from the courts today, as the introduction of fees for workplace tribunals, a move that discouraged countless workers from attempting to challenge unjust treatement, was struck down. Of course, the tribunal system as a … Continue reading →

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July 25th: international day of solidarity with anti-fascist prisoners

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

A few suggestions for things you can do to mark the international day of solidarity with anti-fascist prisoners on July 25th: If you’re in the UK, you might want to contact Kent Anti-Racism Network to see if there’s anything you … Continue reading →

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Justice for Rash – police killing in Hackney

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

News is coming in that police officers killed a young black man in Hackney last night. See the #justiceforrash hashtag for more updates as they come in. The video of the killing is available here, if you feel you need … Continue reading →

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Mid-July round-up: workplace struggles and other movement news

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

A round-up of news from workplace disputes and social struggles: Cleaners at the London School of Economics are celebrating after Alba, a worker who was sacked, has had her dismissal overturned. This was the last outstanding issue in the dispute … Continue reading →

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