Category Archives: Stuff that I think is pretty awesome

Electricians win de-skilling dispute, and a few upcoming events for mid-June

Posted on June 10, 2021 by nothingiseverlost

The rank and file-led “no to ESO” dispute over de-skilling in construction has now ended in an important victory. As one electrician put it, “Rank & File Sparks have once again fought back and defeated the attempted deskilling of the … Continue reading →

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Palestine solidarity, anti-raids, and more: Mid-May events listing

Posted on May 14, 2021 by nothingiseverlost

General notes: the Anarchist Communist Group have a report from yesterday’s heroic resistance in Glasgow which is worth a read, and waste and recycling workers at Thurrock Council who’ve been out on strike against pay cuts since April 13 have … Continue reading →

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Shrewsbury, Bristol, the sparks – a few quick notes

Posted on March 24, 2021 by nothingiseverlost

It’s been a busy few days. As far as recent events in Bristol go, coverage worth reading includes “Bristol riot: what do they expect?” from the Anarchist Communist Group, “Reflections on the riot in Bristol” from Freedom, and the Anarchist … Continue reading →

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Late November round-up: Courier strikes, rent strike victory, upcoming deportation flight and much more

Posted on November 28, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Another quick roundup: Deliveroo and UberEats couriers in Sheffield went out on strike on Wednesday November 25th, with demands including a living wage, due process and an end to arbitrary sackings, and a hiring freeze. This last demand is one … Continue reading →

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Heart reacts only as cleaners win at Facebook, successful couriers wildcat at McDonald’s and more…

Posted on October 31, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

The struggle over cleaners’ jobs at Facebook has ended in victory. Grassroots cleaners’ union CAIWU report: “We are pleased to say we received an email on Thursday evening from Bidvest Noonan informing us of their decision not to proceed with … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up outsourcing in London, taking on Deliveroo in Manchester: late Feb round-up of class struggle news and events

Posted on February 24, 2019 by nothingiseverlost

Posties in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and Wythenshaw, Greater Manchester, are due to walk out on Monday 25th against management bullying. Tuesday 26th is shaping up to be a busy day for self-organised workers’ struggles: in Manchester, Deliveroo riders will be … Continue reading →

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The Stansted 15 avoid jail, government carries out a mass deportation, and train guards beat Northern Rail: an eventful day

Posted on February 6, 2019 by nothingiseverlost

Today saw extremely mixed news on the immigration/deportation/borders front, as the Stansted 15 managed to avoid jail time, but the government successfully managed to carry out a charter flight deporting at least 15 people to Jamaica. In a statement, the … Continue reading →

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Recent workplace wins: TGI Fridays, Bolton NHS and a London climbing centre

Posted on November 19, 2018 by nothingiseverlost

A few recent workplace victories I forgot to include in my last round-up: At TGI Fridays, the recent strikes have led to some gains. “A series of well-publicized strikes (click here, here and here for more) over tipping and minimum … Continue reading →

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Ivy-ictory! Ivy House strike wins

Posted on October 2, 2018 by nothingiseverlost

The Ivy House strike which started earlier this week has now ended, after the strikers announced: “We are pleased to announce that the committee have written to us with an offer agreeing in full to all of our terms and … Continue reading →

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Happy ending at the opera: cleaners and porters beat the Royal Opera House and Kier

Posted on May 10, 2018 by nothingiseverlost

At the start of this year, cleaners and porters organising through the grassroots union CAIWU managed to win a substantial pay increase, taking them up to the London Living Wage of £10.20 an hour. Shortly afterwards, five workers involved in … Continue reading →

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