The Chep Strike Shows How Workers Can Win
After working through the pandemic, workers at Chep in Manchester were offered a miserly pay deal. They rejected it, embarked on the longest strike in their union’s history – and this week, they won.
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Ella Glover
Ella Glover is a freelance journalist with bylines in Vice, Huck, and the Overtake.
Behind the Scunthorpe Scaffs Strike
Scaffolders at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site have spent years fighting for their pay to be brought in line with nationally agreed rates. Now, even after more than 100 days on strike, they’re determined to win.
The Christmas Class War
For many workers, Christmas is the toughest time of the year as long hours combine with low wages and despotic bosses. If we want the festive season to be enjoyed by everyone, it’s time to organise.
How the Weetabix Workers Are Fighting ‘Fire and Rehire’
Despite making millions in pandemic profits, Weetabix is trying to force its engineers to accept longer hours and almost £5,000 less per year in pay – just the latest example of the corporate war on workers.
Support the Royal Parks Strikers
After working to keep London’s Royal Parks safe for all during the pandemic, outsourced cleaners and attendants are fighting for parity with their in-house colleagues.
The Summer Holidays Expose Britain’s Childcare Crisis
A lack of affordable childcare means many are forced to lose income over the summer through reduced hours and unpaid leave – and working mothers are suffering the most.