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BrewDog founder launches unofficial Elon Musk-style watchdog to take on UK Government BREWDOG founder James Watt has launched an unofficial government watchdog which he has styled after Elon Musk’s programme in the US ...

BrewDog are cunts:
www.thenational.scot/news/2493240...

If #Leicester avoid defeat against #Arsenal one lucky person to repost this will win one of our International Brigades bucket/fisherman’s hat: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/inte...

In 2020 Italian Partisan Romano Colombini was photographed wearing a TUFAC badge during an interview in Italy. We’ve never loved a picture more

From our friends at Power at Work: It’s time to VOTE! The 2025 Labour Oscars is here with our film nominations poweratwork.us/2025-labor-o...

Turkey: Interview with Kıvanç Eliaçık, Director of International Relations Department for DISK - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net. This week's LabourStart interview is with Kıvanç Eliaçık from DISK, one of Turkey's national trade union centres.  We talked about workers' rights in Turkey, the role played by LabourStart and gl...

Turkish workers are fighting back - and they need our support. Listen to the latest LabourStart podcast - interview with DISK's Kıvanç Eliaçık. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...

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📅 Berlin | 5 March
Monopoly of the Tech Giants
@futurehistories.bsky.social LIVE podcast recording with Prof. Cecilia Rikap

The live episode recording will be followed by Q&A with the speakers and a reception with the opportunity for more discussions. 👇
www.rosalux.de/veran...

Save Audio Drama on World Radio Day - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain Last month, alongside Equity and the Society of Authors, we launched a petition to Save Audio Drama at the BBC, following the corporation’s decision to axe audio drama from Radio …

Tomorrow is World Radio Day + we need you to help Save Audio Drama by sharing a short video to tell BBC
Director-General Tim Davie that you oppose their cuts to audio drama + why it is so important to you

The more noise we can make the better!

writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...

#SADatTheBBC

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Constructi...

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil bit.ly/brasil-byd

The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ | CNN Business Thousands of Amazon workers have ended their days-long strike against the company, according to the Teamsters union. But tensions persist, with the union saying its efforts aren’t over.

The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ cnn.it/4a24L4L

Türkiye: Freedom for Ismet Aslan, detained trade unionist Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.

This Christmas please don’t forget trade unionists in jail - demand their release. bit.ly/ismetaslan

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Unionized Starbucks workers are on strike in:
-California
-Colorado
-Illinois
-Massachusetts
-New Jersey
-New York
-Ohio
-Oregon
-Pennsylvania
-Missouri
-Texas
-Washington

The strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by Tuesday, according to @sbworkersunited.org.

Jefrey Reeves and Mike Royce on a Starbucks picket line near downtown Los Angeles

Spent a little time this morning supporting @sbworkersunited.org on Figueroa with my @sagaftra.org buddy Jeff Reeves.

Remember: don’t buy Starbucks while workers are on strike!

The Starbucks union fight's significance cannot be overstated. Now, more than ever, SBWU (@sbworkersunited.org) needs our support and solidarity.

Amazon’s union-busting tactics are ESCALATING.

Amazon workers need our solidarity now more than ever.

Tackling sexual violence in trade unions - our initial findings Union Workers’ Union workshops tackle workplace sexual violence, fostering understanding and action to create safer environments. Join Sisters to the Front for ongoing efforts. Get involved today!

We recently hosted two groundbreaking workshops aimed at reducing workplace sexual violence and we’re thrilled to share our initial findings. Read more 👇

Are you following LabourStart on social media? We’re everywhere!

Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon [BWI] bit.ly/bwi-yoon

IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment - IUF

IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment bit.ly/iuf20241217

14 years ago today the 'Arab Spring' began in Tunisia - as we report in the 'Today in Labour History' feature on our home page.

Thailand: Stop union busting at YPC Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.

Let’s all send a Christmas gift to Thailand’s YPC workers, now under attack by their union-busting employer. Let’s bring the number of campaign supporters up from 4,819 to 5,000. bit.ly/stop-ypc-uni...

Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay “The movement to Make Amazon Pay keeps growing stronger with every action. Today, Amazon workers are united across borders with the Teamsters and ver.di, are striking together to say loud and clear: E...

Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay uniglobalunion.org/news/teamste...

YouTube video by More Perfect Union How Amazon Ruined Christmas

BREAKING: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas—the company's busiest time.

The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.

Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...

Campaigners, including MSP's Richard Leonard, Katy Clark and Pam Duncan-Glancy, outside the Scottish Parliament. They are holding a bright blue banner that reads "save ScotRail ticket offices" whilst many people are waving RMT flags or holding placards.

Thank you to everyone who supported our demonstration today outside the Scottish Parliament.
Together we will Save ScotRail Ticket Offices ✊
bit.ly/ssto

Avanti train managers to strike after overwhelming rejection of rest day proposals Train Managers at Avanti West Coast will take strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s inadequate proposals on rest day working arrangements.

Avanti train managers to strike after overwhelming rejection of rest day proposals

Train Managers at Avanti West Coast will take strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s inadequate proposals on rest day working arrangements.
bit.ly/4iqECAr

Graphic promoting 16 Days of Activism. It reads Unions for safe workplaces, support women's health.

🌍✊ Safe work is a human right, so on #HumanRightsDay, we're demanding healthy jobs, free from discrimination. 💪💜!

📢As #16Days draws to a close, we're underlining the key role unions have to play in creating safe, fair workplaces for all workers.

#WomenOHS
uniglobalunion.org/news/16days-...

“Fascism, Deal With It”: Week One of Alleged Atomwaffen Propagandist’s Trial Focuses on Seized Items, Digital Evidence A 3D printer, a framed picture of Adolf Hitler, and a knife with Nazi symbols were found in Patrick Macdonald’s home.

Court has resumed for day eight of the trial of Patrick Macdonald on three terrorism charges for his role as Dark Foreigner for the Atomwaffen Division. We are watching & giving updates throughout the day.

Read our story summarizing week one:
www.antihate.ca/week_one_ato...

Masivas manifestaciones piden condiciones asequibles de acceso a la vivienda.
Los salarios nominales medios crecen a ritmos altos. Pero los precios en general y costes como el de la vivienda en particular, se comen esa subida.
Por eso un sindicato tiene que ser sociopolítico.

Antifascist Bed Set For UK double. Delivery from first week of October. One sheet, one duvet cover, two pillow cases.

If #Palace win at #Villa today, one lucky person to repost this wins the bed set
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