From songs on the Spanish revolution to others on American Imperialism, Strummer’s lyrics inspired a generation of music-lovers to action.
- Affiliate Research Associate, School of Political and Social Sciences, University of Glasgow
Workers, particularly at the beginning of their careers, don’t know their rights in the workplace, and often fear asserting them.
The party of government in Scotland has strayed from its ‘social democratic’ vision and desperately needs a new approach to solving inequalities across society.
Amid growing concern over job security, pay, workload and passenger safety, rail workers in England and Scotland are voting on industrial action.
Research suggests union membership by default could help reduce income inequality and its associated social ills.
Often portrayed as an old plodding cart house, can the TUC become agile again?
The number of days lost to strikes are near all-time lows since records began.
It’s the first nationwide strike ballot since tough new legal requirements for industrial action were introduced.
Banking used to be an engine of social mobility and a generator of secure, satisfying employment for the many gainfully employed in it.
Around the world, McDonald’s is known for its staunch and well-resourced attempt to remain ‘union free’.
New legislation has forced stronger action and might see the first walkout at Threadneedle Street in more than 50 years.
A new generation of workers has underpinned a successful election for Jeremy Corbyn. But can they be harnessed to recreate the power of the poll tax protests?
With the Conservatives trying to muscle in on traditional Labour territory by painting themselves as the party of workers, it’s worth taking a closer look at their promises.
Theresa May has dropped her pledge to put workers on company boards. It’s a big concession to vested business interests.
Ride-sharing app Uber is facing a new wave of legal claims after a landmark ruling on work conditions. But any triumphalism is deeply premature.
External pressure has led to delivery giant, Hermes, being referred to the chief tax man over whether or not its workers should be classified as ‘self-employed’.
A century on from the UK’s only ever general strike, the major federation for organised labour in Britain must learn to be more effective.
Despite attempts to curb union power, they still exert a huge amount of influence over the Labour Party.
The new prime minister has suggested putting employee representatives on company boards. But how serious is she about the idea?
The bulk of Britain’s unions are campaigning to stay in the European Union – but they’ll be hard pressed to secure workers’ rights.
Moves to criminalise sex work are facing tough opposition from those in the industry.
Ed Miliband’s plan to reform Labour relationship with the union movement has its origins much deeper than the recent Falkirk debacle. Of course, Unite in Falkirk West and 40 other constituency Labour parties…
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