Monthly Archives: October 2015
Social media in disputes: learning from the electricians’ BESNA win
In any campaign the power of social media should not be underestimated. This became apparent during the construction workers BESNA dispute of 2011. Facebook groups such as “Sparks Against De-skilling and 35% Pay Cut” were set up and were used … Continue reading
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Tagged Industrial Action, Leverage, Mobile and Remote Workers, Organising Techniques
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Migrant solidarity for a strong and democratic union
Activists want to organise workers, helping them realise their power in the workplace. The employers use every trick and device to prevent us from achieving the unity that allows us to achieve this aim. For example. racism exists within unions … Continue reading
Workplace Organising UK 