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IWW members working on the Stratford City development site of the Olympic construction site have produced a report into health and safety failings by employers on the site. Malpractice is widespread, with accidents regularly not reported, insufficient signage and unprotected…

It’s World Blood Donor Day, an annual day around the globe to celebrate the amazing gift of life that blood donation and transfusion gives to thousands of people every day, and especially to promote volunteer blood donation (as opposed to…

This week London IWW branch overwhelmingly decided to support a campaign by the London Coalition Against Poverty (LCAP) against the introduction of a new ‘work for welfare’ scheme proposed by the government. In doing so, London IWW members will refuse…

West Midlands IWW made an appearance at the Unite organised National March for Jobs in Birmingham city centre on May 16th. Reports from the weekend suggested the event was the usual TUC demo affair with plenty of hot air bellowed…

May 25th Bank Holiday at the Wagon and Horses, Digbeth, Birmingham. Hard hitting political songs from David Rovics & Attila the Stockbroker. A variety of food and stalls in the garden from 6pm with performances following and DJs later in…

It has transpired today that Sir Alan Davies, head teacher of Copland School in Wembley, has been suspended after serious allegations over pay and bonuses. He, and two other members of senior management have been accused of awarding themselves around…

Several schools threatened with closure have had a bit of a wake-up call in recent weeks. Four schools – two in Glasgow and two in London – have been occupied by parents and campaigners against unnecessary cost-cutting measures meaning the…

On the 4th April 2009, The West Midlands Industrial Workers of the World raised awareness of the threat of academy schools as a part of an International day for Education. The day was called by the CNT-F in response to…

Increasing numbers of workers are being pushed into roles as “independent contractors” rather than being hired as employees. As employees, workers can ‘enjoy’ what little legal protection is available to them, such as minimum wages, laws against unfair dismissal ordiscrimiination,…