The Courtaulds strike of 1965 – Black workers fighting back
Sue Sparks of the IS History Project uncovers the history of one of the first Black workers' strikes against racism in the 1960s.
What’s going on in Unite? | Part 1
Unite activist Raymond Morell assesses Sharon Graham's leadership of the union. Part 1.
‘Troublemakers at Work’: Why trade unions need a militant rank-and-file
'Troublemakers' brought trade unionists and activists together to discuss the importance of a militant rank-and-file.
What the hell is Labour doing?
Despite a commanding lead in the polls, Starmer is still running scared from the Tories.
What is the potential for rank-and-file organisation today?
There is renewed interest in rank-and-file organisation, but confusion about what this means and what is possible.
How to visit a picket line
Nervous about visiting a picket line? A seasoned trade unionist has real-world tips.
Striking back against the Tories
As a strike wave grows over pay and working conditions, we analyse workplace struggles and how they can be built further.
Five reasons why pay rises don’t cause inflation
The real causes are global factors like Covid and the war in Ukraine – as well as corporate profiteering.
‘If you want to organise at work, buy this book’
Organising at work can rebuild working-class power. In his forthcoming book, long-time activist Ian Allinson explains how it's done.
Lowering expectations: misrepresentations of McAlevey
Trade unionists have been inspired by McAlevey's work. But now sections of the union bureaucracy are co-opting her insights.