UCU dispute at the crossroads
rs21 members in UCU analyse the current UCU dispute and consider the role of the UCU bureaucracy in recent weeks. In January, the future of the UCU dispute over pay, pensions and conditions was in a precarious situation. A vote by the Higher Education Executive committee (HEC) to call indefinite strike action had been publicly […]
Care workers clap back: strikes, unions and the exodus from care
A care worker activist explains the issues they face and calls for solidarity
France: standing up to Macron
Following recent strikes and demonstrations in France over pension reform, Clément Mouhot writes about the causes of the most recent wave of protest in France.
Half a million on strike – organise in your workplace to beat the Tories
A brilliant day – now escalate the strikes, build our unions at the grassroots.
January 2023’s week of resistance
Photographs celebrating the wave of protests and industrial action that swept Britain last week.
50 shades of luminous: the Scottish teachers’ strikes
‘A win for the teachers will act as a beacon and galvanise the wider strike wave.’ Nick Cimini reports on the teachers’ strike in Scotland.
NEU joins the fight: five ways to build the strike
Real world tips on what to do in your school.
Make 1 February a day of rebellion
If you’re in dispute, can you strike? If not, can you protest? Start planning now.
School strikes: organise now for the picket lines
Andy Cunningham calls on any NEU members who have not voted to do so now, and discusses the next steps for the strikes.
UCU dispute: escalate university strikes to win
rs21 members in UCU say indefinite strike is the most effective way to fight.
Escalating rail strikes is the way to win
Interview with a Manchester RMT rep about the strike, and how it can be won.
Support the UCU strikes!
UCU workers are escalating industrial action in their disputes. Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal explains why this is a vital move and how to support.
Yet more anti-strike laws
As Britain’s strike wave continues to grow, Ian Allinson argues for a more serious response to the Tories’ latest repressive legislation.
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.
Build the strikes, break the Tories
Kick out the Tories, build strikes and protests so from Day One under Labour we stop Starmer imposing austerity.
“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.
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.
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
South Yorkshire marches in support of striking workers
Unions and community campaigns marched in solidarity on Saturday.
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.