Libcom - Rss BotJul 29, 2021
Workplace struggles are political https://libcom.org/library/workplace-struggles-are-political #workplaceactivity #MarianneGarneau #OrganizingWork #JaneMcAlevey #syndicalism #KimMoody #Leninism #unions
Workplace struggles are political

Marianne Garneau criticises the leftist idea of a separation between workplace struggles and politics. This article was first published on Organizing Work.

Libcom - Rss BotJul 4, 2021
Workplace Organising Basics - IWW https://libcom.org/library/workplace-organising-basics-iww #workplaceactivity #IWW #UK
Workplace Organising Basics - IWW

A short series of basic organising tips from the IWW Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England region.

Libcom - Rss BotJun 24, 2021
Gateshead Amazon picket wins reinstatement for sacked workers https://libcom.org/news/gateshead-amazon-picket-wins-reinstatement-sacked-workers-24062021 #workplaceactivity #wildcatstrikes #construction #distribution #electricity #Amazon #Unite #UK
Gateshead Amazon picket wins reinstatement for sacked workers

The rank and file dispute at the Gateshead Amazon warehouse construction site now appears to have ended in a win, with all sacked workers being offered reinstatement.

Libcom - Rss BotJun 21, 2021
Construction workers picket Amazon site in Gateshead after mass sacking https://libcom.org/news/construction-workers-picket-amazon-site-gateshead-after-mass-sacking-21062021 #workplaceactivity #wildcatstrikes #construction #electricity #Amazon #Unite #UK
Construction workers picket Amazon site in Gateshead after mass sacking

Rank and file construction workers have launched a picket at the site of a new Amazon facility after a mass sacking.

Libcom - Rss BotJun 18, 2021
Wildcat action stops de-skilling at Gateshead Amazon facility https://libcom.org/news/wildcat-action-stops-de-skilling-gateshead-amazon-facility-18062021 #workplaceactivity #wildcatstrikes #construction #electricity #Amazon #Unite #UK
Wildcat action stops de-skilling at Gateshead Amazon facility

A recent wildcat action among workers building an Amazon fulfilment centre in Gateshead was successful at stopping a de-skilling attempt. This follows from the recent victory in the national "No to ESO" construction rank and file struggle over de-skilling at Hinkley Point C.

Libcom - Rss BotJun 1, 2021
“I Live for That Shit”: A worker recalls successful direct action in the workplace https://libcom.org/library/i-live-shit-worker-recalls-successful-direct-action-workplace #workplaceactivity #OrganizingWork #construction #directaction #JamesNestlé #restaurants #accounts #NewYork #USA
“I Live for That Shit”: A worker recalls successful direct action in the workplace

James Nestlé relates examples from his experience of taking action on the job. This article was first published by Organizing Work.

Libcom - Rss BotApr 10, 2021
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? - Carmen Molinari https://libcom.org/library/who-lives-who-dies-who-tells-your-story-carmen-molinari #workplaceactivity #mediaandculture #CarmenMolinari #OrganizingWork #distribution #journalism #Amazon #unions #RWDSU #USA
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? - Carmen Molinari

Carmen Molinari analyzes why media strategies don’t win organizing campaigns. This article was first published by Organizing Work.

Libcom - Rss BotJan 19, 2021
Fight Like Hell for the Living: A Year of Struggle in UK Call Centres https://libcom.org/library/fight-hell-living-year-struggle-uk-call-centres #workplaceactivity #MorganRhysPowell #healthandsafety #NotesfromBelow #callcentres #telecoms #Covid-19 #CWU #UK
Fight Like Hell for the Living: A Year of Struggle in UK Call Centres

After a year of disruption, reorganisation and loss in the UK’s call centres, this article surveys ongoing developments in call centre workers’ organising and considers the potential for long-term change. This article was first published by Notes from Below.