Introduction 1 Formative years 2 The 1990s 3 Becoming RMT general secretary 4 Second term as general secretary 5 Last term of office 6 Person and personal life 7 Politics and practice 8 Perception and practice 9 Legacy and legend Appendix 1: Testimonies Appendix 2: Tributes to Crow Index
This book concerns the projects and processes of sex worker unionisation and more widely forms of sex worker self-interest representation. Since the late 1980s, sex workers have unionised themselves as collective associations of workers in their worksites in many countries. The term ‘sex workers’, chosen by sex workers themselves, is a generic one covering all those who sell sexual services and comprises prostitutes, exotic dancers, porn actors and sex chat line workers.
Focusing on the emerging phenomenon of sex workers advocating for their rights, this study examines their entitlement to workers' rights across various countries, including Australia, Britain, and the USA. It analyzes the contexts surrounding their struggle for unionization, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges they encounter in this movement. Through diverse examples, the book sheds light on the complexities of labor rights within the sex work industry.
Examining the revitalization of trade unions, the book analyzes contemporary strategies for recruitment and engagement, juxtaposed with historical case studies. It evaluates the effectiveness of organizing campaigns across Europe and America, highlighting key debates about the culture of union organizing. Additionally, it addresses the implications of recent union recognition laws on employers and the government's Fairness at Work policy, providing a comprehensive assessment of the evolving landscape of trade unionism.
This book examines the effects of the 2007-2008 financial crisis on employees in Britain's financial services sector, highlighting their struggles with job security, pay, and working conditions. It explores their responses, characterized by fear, resignation, and limited union action, providing valuable insights for academics, students, and trade unionists.
Drawing on Strummer's lyrics, interviews and bootleg recordings, as well as interviews with friends and contemporaries like Billy Bragg, The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer reveals the wide-ranging political influence of one of the twentieth century's iconic rock'n'roll rebels. -- .
Mick Lynch became a ‘working-class hero’ in the summer of 2022, when he offered a robust critique of the government and gave a voice to working people. This book explores Lynch’s background and his rise to the top of the RMT union, asking what leadership means for the working class and the left. -- .
Die Punk-Rock Politik von Joe Strummer beleuchtet die Überzeugungen des Clash-Frontmanns zu Themen wie Sozialismus und Multikulturalismus. Anhand seiner Texte, Interviews und der Perspektiven seiner Inspirierten wird untersucht, wie seine politischen Ansichten entstanden und sich entwickelt haben, und welche Auswirkungen sie hatten.