New Unionism Network

@newunionism

A network for trade (labor) unionists who want to set new agendas, rather than just reacting to old ones. Conor Cradden tweeting on behalf of the network.

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    Sep 28

    We’re already *IN* a massive legitimacy crisis, but we’re sleepwalking through it because the only meaningful response to such a profound crisis of institutional legitimacy would be... to topple those institutions. 4/4

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    Sep 26

    I cannot imagine how Dr. Blasey Ford is feeling tonight. But I want to thank her for her incredible courage. And tell her much support she has from all across this country.

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  3. Sep 24

    For any US New Unionism followers

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  4. Sep 23

    Interesting idea -- but maybe more interesting is the (unstated) implication that the existing international treaty organization dealing with labour rights, the , is not doing its job

    Workers Power Agreement proposed by is “international pact to address the crisis of inequality by increasing labor’s strength.” Recognizes union membership shrinks the racial wealth gap.
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    Sep 8

    I love economists. Continually surprised by the unlikely fact that people have... feelings.

    New paper: "Habit Formation & the Misallocation of Labor: Evidence from Forced Migrations" "We argue that part of the apparent misallocation of labor across sectors can be attributed to people becoming attached to places where they live"
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    Aug 31

    I agree: "a modern employment policy has to be grounded in labor standards built for the modern labor force."

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    Aug 22

    Fascinating article arguing from a historical perspective that the gig economy is not the result of just technological changes but how our economy is organised. We need

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  8. Aug 22

    Excellent, if optimistic, agenda for labour law reform in the US

    New federal labor law agenda includes individual liability for corporate directors for violations; binding contract arbitration; requiring just cause for firings; ban on most noncompetes; legalizing secondary strikes; $15 wage floor...
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    Jul 19

    The standard places no economic responsibility on the brands at the top of supply chains. Instead, offers global corporations an appealing vision of cheap and commitment-free social responsibility. Read on:

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    Jul 19

    Great news from . Art. 315.3 of the Criminal Code which provided for long prison sentences (3 to 4.5 yrs) + heavy fines 'for those who coerce others to strike' to be REPEALED! Law was misused against picketers with the aim of criminalising the right to strike. No more!

    Spanish President announces Repeal of section 315.3 of the penal code which makes provisions for prison sentences for workers and unionists for having participated in strikes. Our comrades gave us important lessons in struggles on behalf of the right to strike.
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    Jul 13

    Fair wages need sectoral collective bargaining - new ILO report on extension mechanisms via

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    Jul 17

    ., ETI trainer and blogger, has a mission: to save companies money. His solution is unusual. It's called "worker representation"

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  13. Jul 17

    Buzzwords and tortuous impact studies won't fix a broken aid system | 15 leading economists

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    Jul 16

    130 years ago today, woman at the Bryant and May match factory won a stunning victory after striking against terrible working conditions. Thread👇

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    Jul 13

    Polite reminder. Trump & Brexit are not 2 different things. They are the same thing. Same companies. Same data. Same Facebook. Same Russians. Same Cambridge Analytica. Same Robert Mercer. Same Steve Bannon. Same Breitbart. Same Alexander Nix. Same Donald Trump. Same Nigel Farage.

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  16. Jul 9

    Another UN organization that doesn't pay its interns. Sigh.

    Vous êtes étudiant dans un master en et n'avez pas trouvé de stage pour cet été? Soyez le bienvenu au service communication du Secrétariat exécutif de l’ONU Changement climatique! Postulez ici:
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  17. Jul 9

    Sorry, a bit UK specific there. I got carried away in my excitement. Johnson is the Brexit-supporting foreign secretary of the UK. V difficult to see how Prime Minister May can weather this. Normal trade union-oriented tweeting service will be resumed shortly.

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  18. Jul 9

    and Boris Johnson has gone!

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    Jul 8

    56 million people in the world are . is one of the most hazardous occupations. based on Convention is crucial for a better livelihood for millions. . Watch to learn more!

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    Jul 5

    Billionaires are bankrolling efforts to destroy our freedom to join in union, but that hasn’t stopped hundreds of thousands of working people coming together for the first time.

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