Category Archives: Unions

Uber strike May 8th, breakthrough for the Shrewsbury 24, and more

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

A few quick updates: Uber drivers organising through the IWGB are organising strikes in London, Glasgow, Nottingham and Birmingham as part of an international action against the company. “Uber drivers will log off the app and stage protests in London, … Continue reading →

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Cleaners striking at HSBC to kick off a class struggle May Day in London

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

Grassroots cleaners’ union CAIWU have finalised their plans for May 1st: In the morning, cleaners at HSBC’s head offices are striking about overwork, intrusive management and lack of sick pay. After that, at 12 noon they’ll be boarding an open-topped … Continue reading →

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Mid-April events listings

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

A few upcoming events: On Monday 15th, Extinction Rebellion are calling for a day of action around climate change, and the newly-formed Green Anticapitalist Front have put out a specific call for people to join them for “environmentalist actions starting … Continue reading →

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Full list of women’s strike events for 8 March, and other upcoming events

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

The women’s strike called for March 8th has an impressive listing of events up: BIRMINGHAM 8pm: International Women’s Day event https://www.facebook.com/events/954599731412650/ 8pm: Afterparty BRIGHTON 6pm: Brighton Women’s Strike 2019 https://www.facebook.com/events/2027189264069831/ BRISTOL 5pm: On 8 March We Strike – International Women’s … 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

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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No Love Deep Pan: Deliveroo riders to strike on Valentine’s day, train guards’ dispute shifts to the South-West

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

The IWW Couriers Network are calling for national strike action on Valentine’s Day in response to Deliveroo imposing a pay cut. So far, the only local event I’ve seen confirmed is in Manchester, but more are likely to be announced … 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

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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