May 2013
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The Pop-Up Union: It's official: the Pop-Up Union... →
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Since the Pop-Up Union was formed in March this year, we have been in discussions with the Certification Officer regarding being entered onto the official list of active trade unions. We are pleased to announce we have now been entered onto the list. A news post on the Certification…
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#Marx2012 - Social Media and Social Movements
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Some further remarks on the Pop-Up Union at Sussex...
A number of people have criticized the article on pop-up unions. The main accusations levied against the article: 1) the numbers are wrong 2) The interpretation of electricians’ dispute 3) that I glorify the pop-up union. 1) When people pointed out a flawed membership number I immediately corrected it and took responsibility. However, the conclusions of the article remain the same: workers...
April 2013
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Richard Wolff on Democracy Now!
Professor Richard Wolff was interviewed by Amy Goodman on Democracy Now. The interview is nice. You can watch it here.
If you want to know more about his work and some of its limitations you can read my review of his latest book Democracy at Work: A cure for Capitalism here.
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Book Review - Democracy at Work: A Cure for... →
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You’re either a flower in a dustbin or that spark...
I was asked to write “a populist piece” for some book that never appeared. I wrote it in May 2011 so it bears all the marks of a generation in revolt. Forgive me!
If I were to ask a call centre worker in Glasgow, a cab driver in Berlin and a bar worker in London what Johnny Rotten and Bruce Springsteen have in common they would probably give some half-hearted half-guessed answer containing...
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Millbank protests, occupations, solidarity,...
STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE AT THE TORY PARTY CONFERENCE, MANCHESTER IN MANCHESTER IN 2011
Recently, I rediscovered this interview from 2011. It is well worth a read given that NUS Conference is only a few days away. Special thanks to Ché and Al.
Published July 2, 2011 – Originally appeared in Freedom #7213 - Online version here
Mark Bergfeld is an education activist who has played a vital part...
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Portugal: Police Batons for Protesters and Rubber...
This article was first published on Monthly Review.
Ruben Marques, 18, died at the hands of the police in the barrio of Bela Vista, Setúbal, Portugal, on Saturday, March 16. His crime: he crossed a red traffic light with his moped.
The media blame the victim for not wearing a helmet, the Communist Party mayor blames the victim for stealing the motorbike, and the police turn the victim...
