Students from University of Edinburgh have joined a wave of occupations across the country ahead of the N30 strikes. They have released the following statement: We are now occupying Appleton Tower, in support of the UCU strike on Wednesday November 30, against the moves of the government to privatise higher education and in defence...
The November 30th strike is undoubtedly the most widespread strike action for many a year. With 24 public sector unions all striking on the same day, it is very welcome to see unions taking concerted action in this way. However, it’s also worth remembering that it will require much more than one day strikes...
Article by Tom Dale, Vice Magazine Last week, traders in Cairo’s Tahrir Square were selling chintzy pharaonic souvenirs and the odd t-shirt alluding to the Springtime ousting of Hosni Mubarak. Now, they’re back to flogging scarves, gas masks and safety goggles. It’s a sign of the times that means times aren’t great. On Saturday,...
This was written by a social work student and member of Brighton Solidarity Federation. It is a powerful argument for why EVERYBODY needs to stand together on #N30, not just for our jobs, but for the lives and well being of the vulnerable people who receive services, too. Today in Chaos and Complexity, we thought...
Open meeting called by Edinburgh University Anti-Cuts Coalition Faculty Room South, David Hume Tower, George Square, Thursday 24th November, 5pm – 7pm On September 17th, in New York City, a small group of people decided to camp in a park in the heart of the financial district of Manhattan, following the example of the...
A quick guide to union ballots for strike action on November 30th so far… Around 3 million workers are estimated to be on strike on 30th November, with more ballot results being announced this week. A quick list so far, updated from info gathered by the Society of Radiographers… Ballot results so far National Association...
Edinburgh Class Struggle Day School Pleasance Cabaret Bar Saturday 3rd December 10.00 – 17.00 The Mexican Revolution. 11:00-12:30 100 years ago, the old regime in Mexico collapsed. What emerged was of a revolutionary movement around the Magonistas, as well as the uprisings in the north led by Pancho Villa and in the south by...
Saturday 10th December 2011 11am – 11pm With workshops and stalls to browse during the day, and a social with films in the evening this will be a stimulating day for everyone interested in what Anarchism means in 21st Century Glasgow. Discussions Introduction to Anarchism, Anarchist Strategy in the Community and Workplace, Ben...
With a possible new educational project to be announced in the new year, I am reposting some articles on ‘alternative’ education that make for good reading. This is a piece published by Neil Cooper in Line Magazine earlier this year. Saturday, 30 July 2011 Agitate! Educate! Organise! – The Day Noam Chomsky Came To...
Unfortunately, we were unable to join the electricians at their protest yesterday. If any of the workers in Edinburgh are available to comment on the current situation, we would welcome a report from the Day of Action. For now, here is a Solidarity Federation report from the London event. All Power to the Sparks!...