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Organising contractors and building solidarity with the core workforce
As more and more companies are looking to outsource their workforces, it is vitally important that union reps look to organise outside as well as inside their workplaces. Having always worked as a contractor we’ve generally received hostility from more … Continue reading
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Tagged Agency and Temps, Organising Strategies, Organising Techniques, Outsourcing, Union Recognition
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Resisting redundancies in an un-unionised workplace
Job cuts are hard enough to tackle with a strong union. How did workers resist and build organisation starting with just three union members? They didn’t save jobs, but winning higher redundancy payments boosted organisation and confidence. After one week … Continue reading
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
Keeping flexibility after a ballot, with members in control
When union members are asked to vote in an industrial action ballot, they want to know what action they are voting for. This presents a dilemma. Propose too little action at the start, and it might not be enough to … Continue reading
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