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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Neoliberal economics is killing the arts
Funding cuts and reduced access are cementing the arts as a privileged realm. It’s time to resist ‘art-as-capital’ thinking, argues Tim Lutton
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Empire of Normality – review
Chapman’s book offers a vitally needed theoretical framework for neurodivergent anti-capitalism, writes Gerald Roche
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Radical reels: an interview with Reel News
An anonymous activist from the video collective Reel News describes how it has supported various campaigns since the pathbreaking rise of indie media
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The GKN workers’ fight continues
The struggle for an ecological transition from below by Florence’s ex-GKN workers is alive, reports Lorenzo Feltrin
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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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