Economics, unions and work
As privatisation, globalisation and tech capitalism generate new forms of exploitation, we cover the failing economic status quo, the growth of alternatives and the voices of workers organising resistance
As privatisation, globalisation and tech capitalism generate new forms of exploitation, we cover the failing economic status quo, the growth of alternatives and the voices of workers organising resistance
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Key words: Meritocracy
Jo Littler examines how claims of a level playing field disguise continuing privilege
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From the workplace to the streets: women are leading the fight for a fairer world
Red Pepper celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting the work of CAIWU – a union representing women at the sharp end of exploitation and oppression. Ana Aguirre reports
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Post-pandemic, pay inequality is back in business
The coronavirus pandemic sparked hopes that pay inequality could be radically reduced. Instead, inequality has ‘bounced back’. Andrew Speke explains how workers can respond
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My work – review
Olga Ravn’s latest novel reflects the growing and ever changing demands that work subjects us to, writes Elinor Potts
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Blockchain Radicals – review
Cryptocurrency and blockchain might be here for the long haul, but Dávila’s book shows how they can be repurposed by the left, writes David Z. Morris
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Working class films and social change: An interview with Ken Loach
Ken Loach talks to Hilary Wainwright about his latest film, The Old Oak, and his long career dignifying the lives and struggles of ordinary people
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Health workers on strike: taking action, forcing change
Striking health workers share their reflections on a year of industrial action – and the path forward for the NHS
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