London Workers' Movements Newswire Archive

12-03-2014 16:40

New Unionism 2014: a conference for activists, 29 March, London

How do we defend ourselves against the bosses' attacks, rebuild working-class power and transform the labour movement to change the world?

A one day activist conference, sponsored by organisations including Workers' Liberty, IWGB University of London, Lambeth Activists, PCS Independent Left and Ruskin College UCU Read more >>

11-03-2014 13:31

RIP Bob Crow - who told it like it is - RMT General Secretary

At 10:25am, 15 mins or so after Bob's death was announced, BBC Radio 5 Live's political correspondent Chris Mason reported that Bob Crow 'was always winding up politicians'.
How disrespectful. Trades unions have 15 times more members and are far more democratic than political parties in the UK Mr Mason.

http://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/friday-drivetime-122/ Read more >>

28-02-2014 21:47

Casual Work Article Download!

We have written a long article on casual work, agency workers and unemployment. Free to download. No copyright. Discussions welcome! Read more >>

18-02-2014 00:25

Dissident Island Radio - Episode 133 - Subversions of justice...

Featuring 3Cosas, Drax29 and so much more... Read more >>

16-02-2014 20:04

Is McDonald's Going To Burn These Hedge Funds

Years after London Greenpeace was sued by McDonald's in the longest trial at that time in British history, the world's biggest fast food chain is at risk, say stock analysts.
Drought affecting western state cattle ranches, growing knowledge of the heart attacks, strokes, cancer, Alzheimer's etc
associated with cow flesh consumption, the animal rights movement's critical mass... some of the factors in McDonald's declining stock performance.
Data is from Insider Monkey Summary is by Transparency Read more >>

01-02-2014 22:49

The Extinction Festival at the Cat Hill Protest

The Extinction Festival will be held every weekend throughout the summer of 2014 at the School for Eco-Warriors and the Extinction Eco-Village on the site of Middlesex University at the Cat Hill Protest near Cockfosters north London England.

THIS IS A PROTEST SITE - EVERYONE CAN STAY FOR AS LONG AS THEY LIKE
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30-01-2014 01:22

Defrauded Workers Campaign to Change Law

A group of former glass factory workers, angry at the way they were treated by dishonest company Directors, are campaigning to reform the UK's outdated insolvency laws, after having been cheated out of several months worth of wages. Read more >>

20-12-2013 15:34

Time At Work

‘A man who has no free time to dispose of, whose whole lifetime, apart from the mere physical interruptions by sleep, meals and so forth, is absorbed by his labour for the capitalist, is less than beast of burden.’ Marx from Wages, Price & Profit. Read more >>

19-12-2013 18:54

Council tenants told to not have a merry christmas

Hammersmith and Fulham Council said 46% of its tenants were in rent arrears and the cards were part of a "hard-hitting" campaign. However, tenants branded it as a "disgusting" move disguised as a festive message.

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15-12-2013 15:08

Christmas Casual Work

We are writing a series of articles on the nature of casual work. Please contact us if you have any experiences we can discuss at:

malatesta32@gmail.com Read more >>

07-12-2013 19:49

Kiev under tripple siege, 2014: reflections and observations for discussion

This essay documents some of the latest cases of fascistic violence against voicing any social issue whatsoever at the current Kiev Euro-TV parading grounds. Who has decided to apply the Hungarian role model of fascistic capitalism to Ukraine before even annexing us? Was it you, your tax contribution? What are the Ukrainian oligarchs living next to you in the London city up to? How do we mount defense when triple siege becomes standard practice on crushing working class strongholds? Read more >>

01-12-2013 13:05

Inside the paranoid Maoist cults of 1970s Britain

The couple accused in the case of alleged “domestic slavery” in London were reportedly the leaders of a tiny Maoist sect, the Workers’ Institute of Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought, which had gone “underground” in the late 1970s. To understand how the Workers’ Institute ended up so far off the radar, we need to understand where they came from – the strange world of radical Maoist politics in 1970s London. Read more >>

30-11-2013 17:20

Week of Action to Stop Workfare and Sanctions Beginning 2nd December

Join the nearest protest or action and take part in online actions posted on boycottworkfare.org throughout the week.

Plan an action at a Jobcentre or workfare exploiter near you - let us know about actions and leafletting on this group or email

info@boycottworkfare.org
And help spread the word! Read more >>

18-11-2013 23:32

Curzon cinema workers campaign continues with another Mark Thomas stunt

The London Mayfair Curzon last night was the target for a stunt as part of an ongoing campaign for union recognition, better contracts, the living wage, and the return of concession tickets. The union BECTU appear to be on the verge of a deal as a result of pressure on the cinema chain's management. Read more >>

06-11-2013 23:19

Mark Thomas Curzon cinema pranks

Workers at Curzon cinema chain are campaigning for better conditions, including union recognition, fair pay at at least London Living Wage, an end to zero-hour contracts, and the return of concessionary ticket prices for elderly, disabled, and claimants. Mark Thomas is helping out with some pranks. Read more >>

05-11-2013 13:33

Historical Materialism Conference in London this week

SOAS Read more >>

04-11-2013 19:03

FBU Cambridge Picket.

On Thursday November 31st, the Cambridge branch of the Fire Brigades Union called a strike from 6:30pm to around 11:30pm. Read more >>

28-10-2013 08:38

Robb Johnson,Free Radicals + Socialist Magician 2 November London Earls Court

http://westkengibbsgreen.wordpress.com/save-earls-court/ Read more >>

15-10-2013 12:00

The left and women's rights: leading RMT member accused

RMT leader Steve Hedley has been accused of domestic violence, and documented as making deeply misogynistic comments towards a young women. This case is just as serious as the SWP/Martin Smiths sexual assault cases. Read more >>

13-10-2013 22:14

A4E and "Transforming Rehabilitation"

Transforming Rehabilitation is an upcoming Government Contract. A4e are bidding for it as a prime contractor. The truth is that A4e does not have the employees to deliver. So, regardless of any feelings (or rational arguments) one way or another about A4e, there is a clear problem. A4e are seeking to be paid between £5bn and £20bn over the next ten years for doing nothing more than they do for the Unemployed. Read more >>