Tag Archives: Solidarity Federation

Repression/legal/prison news for mid-November, and other notes

Posted on November 22, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

On the legal/repression front in the UK, the big news in recent weeks has been the start of the undercover policing inquiry. On that note, I can’t really add anything to the work of the Campaign Opposing Police Surveillance, who’ve … Continue reading →

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Solidarity against the hostile environment, and more news and events for early October

Posted on October 5, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

A few recent notes and upcoming events: The No Safety No Work campaign have had a few updates recently, including a short guide on how to organise for safe workplaces, and a report on an action by staff at the … Continue reading →

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Couriers action in Yorkshire, wildcat council strike in Glasgow, and more workplace news for mid-September

Posted on September 11, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

A few workplace notes: Deliveroo couriers in York and Sheffield have taken industrial action this week, refusing to handle orders from Five Guys in York and Wagamama’s in Sheffield. From the IWGB write-up: 10 September: Deliveroo orders in Sheffield and … Continue reading →

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Mid-May round-up of upcoming events, housing disputes and more

Posted on May 17, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

To start off, a quick plug for some upcoming events: On Monday 18th, the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom are hosting a zoom about “when is it right to stop the job?” featuring speakers from the Blacklist Support Group/Shut the … Continue reading →

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Class struggle news and events round-up for early March

Posted on March 3, 2020 by nothingiseverlost

Another round-up of recent news and upcoming events: In some good news for renters, two different women have won out-of-court settlements from “No DSS” letting agents – there’s no specific ban on the practice, but it seems that letting agents … 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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Big post strike on the way, victories for tenants and railway cleaners, and much more: mid-October round-up

Posted on October 20, 2019 by nothingiseverlost

Rounding up a few recent developments: In workplace news, one of the big stories is that Royal Mail staff organised through the CWU voted to strike against the running down of the service by 97%, on an amazing turnout of … Continue reading →

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Extra late May notes on workplace disputes, prisoner updates and more

Posted on May 29, 2019 by nothingiseverlost

A few further notes I didn’t manage to fit into the last update: In radical/anarcho news, a new issue of London’s anarchist paper, Rebel City, is out now, along with the latest issue of the Anarchist Communist Group paper, Jackdaw. … Continue reading →

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Fault lines: a few reflections on 2018

Posted on January 1, 2019 by nothingiseverlost

At this time of year, I usually try to provide some kind of an overview, but it feels pretty far beyond me at the moment. A few people have mentioned how long this year’s felt, and how it feels strange … Continue reading →

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Early December round-up of a few workplace struggles and other stories

Posted on December 10, 2018 by nothingiseverlost

In workplace news, Shelter staff have just called off strike action that was set to start tomorrow, after winning a pay increase. RMT strikes against driver-only operation are continuing on Northern Rail, and further action on South-Western is scheduled for … Continue reading →

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