Tag Archives: Industrial Action
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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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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