Tories collapse amidst a growing strike wave
As strike votes multiply, we explains the growing revolt in the context of the weakness of British capitalism and the divisions among the Tories.
We need coordinated action to save the NHS
Health staff, unions, patients, communities and campaign groups must come together to stop the collapse of the NHS.
Work in schools? Vote yes in the NEU ballot!
Teacher and NEU activist Andy Cunningham argues that it’s time for strike action.
“The atmosphere was electric”: reflections on a winning strike
We have to fight. Support your union, support other unions’ strikes. The only way you will be heard will be if we all shout together.
Money matters for strikes
Ian Allinson argues that both strikers and supporters need to get serious about fundraising, and explains how the process can help spread unionisation and resistance to more workers.
Diary: dozens of strikes and protests from Tuesday
Pay, NHS and climate actions restart – baptism of fire for Truss
Agency workers have also had enough
As Tories threaten to use agency workers to break strikes, we argues for full union rights for all agency workers to overcome divisions.
‘Keep warm this winter – make trouble!’
As Liz Truss becomes prime minister , we look at some of the battles she will face and how best to resist the Tories.
Pickets out in force for Royal Mail strike
Lively picket lines around the country marked the first day of strike action by 115,000 Royal Mail workers
Glasgow strike support rally
Jim Ritchie reports on a large and enthusiastic strike support rally in Glasgow
Spreading strikes rally support in Edinburgh
Comedians, housing campaigners, unions and climate groups joined the protest.
How to visit a picket line
Nervous about visiting a picket line? A seasoned trade unionist has real-world tips.
1972: When unions defeated the courts and Tories
The “Pentonville Five” trade unionists were imprisoned but then released amid major strikes and protests.
Striking back against the Tories
As a strike wave grows over pay and working conditions, we analyse workplace struggles and how they can be built further.
Rail strikers win widespread support – but not from Labour
Trade unionists support rail workers’ picket lines – but Labour MP Sam Tarry is sacked for attending one.
Strike round-up: National strikes begin, local disputes winning
Local disputes are winning double-digit pay rises, with national strikes starting this week and public sector unions balloting for action.
When unions and LGBT people fought together in the 1970s
San Francisco gay activists joined a boycott of a union-breaking, racist and homophobic beer company
1,800 NW England bus drivers strike over pay
Unite members at Arriva North West started a continuous strike on Wednesday after the company offered a mere 3%.
University workers strike against unequal pay, racism and union busting
Outsourced workers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine take strike action.
Five reasons why pay rises don’t cause inflation
The real causes are global factors like Covid and the war in Ukraine – as well as corporate profiteering.
How a GMB ‘partnership’ deal undermines the union at Deliveroo
We talk to union activists on the ground and those studying the gig economy about the deal.
‘If you want to organise at work, buy this book’
Organising at work can rebuild working-class power. In his forthcoming book, long-time activist Ian Allinson explains how it’s done.
Support striking care workers!
Health and care workers are striking in Bristol and Blackburn.
Barristers on less than minimum wage? Support these strikes
An activist explains why criminal barristers are on strike over pay.
How you can help the rail workers win
The rail workers are leading a crucial struggle against the Tories. We all need them to win – and everybody can do something to help.
Support the rail strikes!
Thousands of rail workers are about to take on the government in the biggest strike for years – and facing attacks from the Tory press. Two activists from the RMT rail union told rs21 why they will be striking, and why other workers should support them.
Major demonstration marks growing revolt over cost of living
The TUC march on Saturday was the biggest union demo for many years.
Universities battles ahead – UCU Congress 2022
The University and College Union (UCU), which organises teachers, researchers and some support staff in further and higher education, held its annual congress earlier this month. Two rs21 members who were delegates report on the key debates.
Support the tube strikers!
London’s tube system has been brought to a standstill by striking RMT union members. Colin Wilson explains the background to the strike and calls for full support for their fight.