Tootfinder

Is it possible for folks to join a union outside of a workplace environment? That’s what trade unions are right?

Revolutionary syndicalism is a radical political and economic ideology that developed in the late 19th century and continued to influence the 20th century. Its central aim was to place political and economic power directly in the hands of the working class through the organized strength of trade unions, rather than through traditional parliamentary or state-centered politics.
Emerging from the intersection of Marxist critiques of capitalism and anarchist suspicions of centralized autho…

"L'obstruction, le retard ou l'affaiblissement de réglementations démocratiquement adoptées signalent un changement de priorités en faveur du profit privé Š court terme, au détriment des objectifs sociaux et environnementaux Š long terme"
#RulesToProtect #démocratie

Trade Unionists Against the Benefit Cuts (UKPol)
Good letter, including both the principle of the thing and the likely outcomes in practice. Starmer & co should take note.
"We the undersigned are trade unionists opposed to the Universal Credit and Personal Independence bill, designed to restrict access to PIP and to reduce the sickness element (LCWRA) of UC. We believe this is shameful anti-worker and anti-working class legislation. ...
"Not only will these cuts cause increased financial hardship for some of those made vulnerable by a disabling society, but will also add considerable expenses and a much increased workload to workers in several sectors. This is because more people will be plunged into debt. More people will be served with eviction notices... Cutting incomes will push people further from work...
"The Disability Policy thinktank forecast that the cuts will lead to £1.2bn in extra costs for the NHS and local care services provided by councils, raising the alarm for both councillors and MPs whether the cuts will backfire even on their own economic terms."
Still accepting signatures:
#disability #benefits #unions #NHS #debt #UK #UKPol