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In a change to our planned episode, this month’s ‘Talking Shop’ we will be looking at the UUK lecturer’s dispute, the ensuing conference debacle and the growing rank-and-file movement within UCU.

Join Lydia, Dave, Chris and UCU activist Craig for a critical look back at the events as well as some discussion and analysis on next steps for grassroots unionism in our universities.

Listen and subscribe via our website - newsyndicalist.org - or wherever you find your podcasts.

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Another German-language version of a popular article from our “At Work” series - “I Still Can’t Sleep” courtesy of our friends at Neue Debatte

Ein Text von einem schlaflosen Lehrer.
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Our article on work in the outsourcing sector has been translated into German by the good people at Neue-Debate.

„Outsourcing-Unternehmen stellen aktuell weltweit Millionen von Arbeitern ein… ich bin einer von ihnen…“
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Talking Shop is now also available for subscribers via iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/talking-shop/id1393839035

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It's live! 'Talking Shop' - The first in our new series of podcasts discussing key organising approaches, theories and tools for trade unionists and activists.

This episode we discuss the ideas of Jane McAlevey and organising vs mobilising approaches of trade union activism.

To understand what good organising is we must understand and analyse what it isn’t. In order to do this some of New Syndicalist’s editorial team will be examining the difference between organising …
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Recorded our new podcast Talking Shop today - this months instalment discussing organising v mobilising and Jane Mcalevey's 'No Shortcuts' - keep your ears peeled

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The IWW often receives enquiries asking us what a ‘Dual Carder’ is and what they do? Dual-Carding is a long standing phenomenon within the IWW with a large percentage of our members coming under this classification.

During the recent UCU Strikes, a number of our members were deeply involved in the rank-and-file organising of the campaign and the resistance to capitulation to derogatory offers to resolve the dispute. The topic of their dual-card status came up often – and what it means for other unions – and in response, a few members of the IWW Education Workers have put together some thoughts on what it means to be a dual-carder…

What is a ‘Dual-Carder’? 20th May 2018 The IWW often receives enquiries asking us what a ‘Dual Carder’ is and what they do? Dual-Carding is a long standing phenomenon within the IWW with a large percentage of our members coming under this classification. During the recent UCU Strikes, a numb...
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AngryWorkers and London IWW worked together on an organising drive in west London warehouses and factories. A full write up of the experience and outcomes are here! https://angryworkersworld.wordpress.com/…/a-preliminary-su…/

For PDF click here: IWW_west_London_review Shift-changes, London’s western logistics corridor and the Wobblies – A preliminary summary of an IWW organising effort, winter 2017/18 Dedication T…
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An IWW organiser discusses organising efforts in the gig economy, strategies and tactics for outreaching to courier workers. Based on a workshop hosted by a Deliveroo rider in the Bristol branch of the IWW in March 2018.

In the modern workplace we are facing increased instability, casualisation and expendability at the hands of the so-called “gig economy”. Online food courier companies such as Deliveroo…
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Two IWW organisers talk about their experiences in the recent UCU strike and organising Deliveroo riders in the gig economy:

"Solidarity can work and it will have to work more often if people are going to keep teaching."

New Syndicalist talks to John about his experiences of organising TEFL teachers in Ireland.

What does a union mean to you? This is the question that we are posing to friends, workmates and fellow Wobblies as part of this ongoing series. Traditionally, trade unions have an association with…
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Yesterday saw a successful wildcat strike by migrant workers at an East London recycling plant supported by the United Voices of the World the union. What happened, what did the workers want, and how did they win so quickly?

by Callum Cant // Workers strike against unsafe conditions at East London recycling plant
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We recently published an interview with the editors of this collection of IWW history. They are having a book launch event in London.

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Solidarity from IWW Education Workers to UCU rank and file – #NoCapitulation! 13th March 2018 The IWW’s Education Workers Industrial Union stands in solidarity with the rank and file UCU members now in their fourth week of strike action against devastating pension cuts to academic and academic-r...
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Latest from our friends at Angry Workers.

The new issue of our workplace bulletin is out - this is for a huge ready-meal company in west london called Bakkavor. Includes: recent rigged union election and workplace sex pests! https://angryworkersworld.files.wordpress.com/…/bakkavor-bu…

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Our latest article shares the experiences of a worker in the outsourcing sector in Central Europe. They reflect on the challenges facing themselves and their colleagues, the wider industry and opportunities for union organising.

An audio version of the piece is available to listen on our Soundcloud site - https://soundcloud.com/user-847178554

Outsourcing companies currently employ millions of workers worldwide. In Central/Eastern Europe alone there are over 450 000 employees working in companies delivering so-called Business Services (C…
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