Labour movement history in Britain shows workers secured reforms through collective pressure and political representation, rather than being gifted from above, writes KEITH FLETT
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Tackling racism is a crucial priority for Usdaw, the trade union movement and the whole of society
Usdaw general secretary PADDY LILLIS argues that structural racism is all-too clear in the workplace, with BME workers facing poorer wages, temporary contracts and prejudicial treatment — but unions are the best way to fight back
ROGER McKENZIE draws attention to the much-neglected oral traditions of the global South that define the identity – and therefore the liberation – of its custodians
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
The real ‘humanitarian threat’ isn’t Cuba but the United States, where poverty, lack of healthcare and illiteracy abound, writes LINDA PENTZ GUNTER
CLAUDIA WEBBE looks at how Britain’s Nato ally has upped the stakes in its effort to silence domestic dissenting voices
RACISM is widespread and persistent, with black and minority ethnic (BME) workers facing discrimination in the labour market and racist abuse in their workplaces. As trade unionists, we must continually take action to make sure that BME workers’ voices are heard and workplaces are free from racism and harassment.
It is a really important time for the anti-racist struggle, not just in the UK but right around the world. BME workers are far more likely to be in low paid, insecure jobs such as temporary and agency jobs or zero-hours contracts.
They are more likely to be in front line roles and throughout the crisis had less access to both statutory and contractual sick pay. This is institutional racism and it traps far too many BME workers in poverty, insecurity and low pay.
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