Monthly Archives: February 2020

Class power on zero hours: new Angry Workers book and tour

Posted on February 26, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

If you’re interested in working-class organising efforts, you may well have encountered  West London’s dedicated crew, Angry Workers of the World. They’ve compiled the experiences of the last six years of living, working and fighting into a new book coming … Continue reading →

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Support Kate Wilson against spycops in court, and new fundraiser for Eric King launched

Posted on February 24, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Two very quick updates: Police Spies Out of Lives and the Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance are inviting everyone to join Kate Wilson in or outside court on the morning of Thursday 27th. In their words: “Join us outside court on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming solidarity events with Russian antifascist prisoners and Kevan Thakrar

Posted on February 23, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Two important anti-repression events coming up in London in the near future: On Thursday 27 February, there’s a solidarity demo with the Russian anarchist and antifascist prisoners at 6:30pm outside the Russian Embassy, 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens, W8 4QP. This … Continue reading →

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New solidarity network launched in Croydon, and other class struggle news and events for mid-February

Posted on February 17, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Another quick round-up of class struggle news and events, mostly workplace-related: Down at the sarf end of sarf lahndahn, a new solidarity project is forming in Croydon, inspired by the general approach of the Angry Workers of the World. In … Continue reading →

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Urgent call to protect Kevan Thackrar from attacks, and more prison/repression/legal news

Posted on February 15, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

A quick listing of repression/prison-related news: There’s an urgent call to help protect Kevan Thackrar, a prisoner who was recently the victim of a racist attack, and is now being moved to a cell next to someone who’s previously attacked … Continue reading →

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“Are we all to be ‘gender-critical feminists’ now, Father?”: On silencing and the article Graham Linehan doesn’t want you to read

Posted on February 11, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Graham Linehan, the once-beloved writer of Father Ted and that other one that wasn’t as good as Father Ted but still had its moments, has recently been going about the place complaining about being “silenced” while also using legal threats … Continue reading →

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Miners’ strike stories film to premiere in Barnsley, appeal to support blacklisted brewery worker

Posted on February 9, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Two quick updates to share: The Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign invite everyone to a showing of their new film in Barnsley on March 6th, the 35th anniversary of the end of the miners’ strike. In their words: The Orgreave … Continue reading →

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Workers win at St Mary’s Hospital, Bromley Libraries and Delfin Language School: early Feb class struggle round-up

Posted on February 4, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

The last week or two has seen a few impressive wins of one kind or another. In the healthcare sector, workers at St Mary’s Hospital have scored a big victory after strike action organised through the grassroots United Voices of … Continue reading →

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US prisoner solidarity updates: Vaughn uprising anniversary and more

Posted on February 3, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

A few quick updates on various US-held prisoners: Supporters of Romaine “Chip” Fitzgerald, an elderly Black Panther prisoner who’s been incarcerated since 1969, have launched a website with information about steps people can take to help get him free, like … Continue reading →

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