In part III of a serialisation of his new book, JOHN McINALLY tells the extraordinary story of the attempts by ‘moderates’ to prevent leftwinger Mark Serwotka from taking the leadership of the then-newly formed PCS union
THE history of trades councils is long and peppered throughout with incredible acts of steel and determination.
An organised working class, campaigning and agitating locally, has resulted in better workplace deals and outcomes for the communities in which the businesses operate and draw on their labour.
Over the years, these campaigns have led to improvements in workplace welfare, health and safety, local housing, transport, education and, of course, pay.
Solidarity is needed for the longest strike in NHS history, argues HENRY FOWLER of Strike Map
KEVIN COURTNEY of Stand Up to Racism and JOHN PAGE of the Ella Baker School of Organising announce a joint project aiming to unite trade unions and social movements in creating new narratives to fight the divisive rhetoric of the far right
This ‘Big Meet’ our focus is building the next ‘Megapicket,’ say HENRY FOWLER and GAWAIN LITTLE of the General Federation of Trade Unions
BEN CHACKO reports on the struggles against sexism, racism and the brutish British state that featured at Matchwomen’s Festival this year



