Derek Blackadder
@dblackadder.bsky.social
Retired union staffer, LabourStarter, Cdn Labour International Film Fest board member, labour journo wannabe, Help Centre/Legal Clinic board member, Northumberland Coalition for Social Justice Co-chair, doing the odd bit to help out here and there.
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BrewDog are cunts:
www.thenational.scot/news/2493240...
www.thenational.scot/news/2493240...
BrewDog founder launches unofficial Elon Musk-style watchdog to take on UK Government
BREWDOG founder James Watt has launched an unofficial government watchdog which he has styled after Elon Musk’s programme in the US ...
www.thenational.scot
February 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
BrewDog are cunts:
www.thenational.scot/news/2493240...
www.thenational.scot/news/2493240...
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If #Leicester avoid defeat against #Arsenal one lucky person to repost this will win one of our International Brigades bucket/fisherman’s hat: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/inte...
February 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
If #Leicester avoid defeat against #Arsenal one lucky person to repost this will win one of our International Brigades bucket/fisherman’s hat: tufac.bigcartel.com/product/inte...
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In 2020 Italian Partisan Romano Colombini was photographed wearing a TUFAC badge during an interview in Italy. We’ve never loved a picture more
November 16, 2024 at 2:17 PM
In 2020 Italian Partisan Romano Colombini was photographed wearing a TUFAC badge during an interview in Italy. We’ve never loved a picture more
From our friends at Power at Work: It’s time to VOTE! The 2025 Labour Oscars is here with our film nominations poweratwork.us/2025-labor-o...
poweratwork.us
February 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
From our friends at Power at Work: It’s time to VOTE! The 2025 Labour Oscars is here with our film nominations poweratwork.us/2025-labor-o...
Turkish workers are fighting back - and they need our support. Listen to the latest LabourStart podcast - interview with DISK's Kıvanç Eliaçık. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
Turkey: Interview with Kıvanç Eliaçık, Director of International Relations Department for DISK - LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net.
This week's LabourStart interview is with Kıvanç Eliaçık from DISK, one of Turkey's national trade union centres. We talked about workers' rights in Turkey, the role played by LabourStart and gl...
www.buzzsprout.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Turkish workers are fighting back - and they need our support. Listen to the latest LabourStart podcast - interview with DISK's Kıvanç Eliaçık. www.buzzsprout.com/2313632/epis...
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📅 Berlin | 5 March
Monopoly of the Tech Giants
@futurehistories.bsky.social LIVE podcast recording with Prof. Cecilia Rikap
The live episode recording will be followed by Q&A with the speakers and a reception with the opportunity for more discussions. 👇
www.rosalux.de/veran...
Monopoly of the Tech Giants
@futurehistories.bsky.social LIVE podcast recording with Prof. Cecilia Rikap
The live episode recording will be followed by Q&A with the speakers and a reception with the opportunity for more discussions. 👇
www.rosalux.de/veran...
February 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📅 Berlin | 5 March
Monopoly of the Tech Giants
@futurehistories.bsky.social LIVE podcast recording with Prof. Cecilia Rikap
The live episode recording will be followed by Q&A with the speakers and a reception with the opportunity for more discussions. 👇
www.rosalux.de/veran...
Monopoly of the Tech Giants
@futurehistories.bsky.social LIVE podcast recording with Prof. Cecilia Rikap
The live episode recording will be followed by Q&A with the speakers and a reception with the opportunity for more discussions. 👇
www.rosalux.de/veran...
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Tomorrow is World Radio Day + we need you to help Save Audio Drama by sharing a short video to tell BBC
Director-General Tim Davie that you oppose their cuts to audio drama + why it is so important to you
The more noise we can make the better!
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
#SADatTheBBC
Director-General Tim Davie that you oppose their cuts to audio drama + why it is so important to you
The more noise we can make the better!
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
#SADatTheBBC
Save Audio Drama on World Radio Day - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Last month, alongside Equity and the Society of Authors, we launched a petition to Save Audio Drama at the BBC, following the corporation’s decision to axe audio drama from Radio …
writersguild.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Tomorrow is World Radio Day + we need you to help Save Audio Drama by sharing a short video to tell BBC
Director-General Tim Davie that you oppose their cuts to audio drama + why it is so important to you
The more noise we can make the better!
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
#SADatTheBBC
Director-General Tim Davie that you oppose their cuts to audio drama + why it is so important to you
The more noise we can make the better!
writersguild.org.uk/save-audio-d...
#SADatTheBBC
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Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil bit.ly/brasil-byd
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site
Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Constructi...
bit.ly
December 26, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil bit.ly/brasil-byd
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The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ cnn.it/4a24L4L
The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ | CNN Business
Thousands of Amazon workers have ended their days-long strike against the company, according to the Teamsters union. But tensions persist, with the union saying its efforts aren’t over.
cnn.it
December 27, 2024 at 9:41 AM
The strike against Amazon is over but Teamsters warn: ‘Stay tuned’ cnn.it/4a24L4L
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This Christmas please don’t forget trade unionists in jail - demand their release. bit.ly/ismetaslan
Türkiye: Freedom for Ismet Aslan, detained trade unionist
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
bit.ly
December 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM
This Christmas please don’t forget trade unionists in jail - demand their release. bit.ly/ismetaslan
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Ku'ku'kwes News
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Media Indigena
National Observer
Our Times
Rabble
Ricochet
The East
The Real News
The Tyee
December 4, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Independent Media
The Media Co-op
Halifax Media Co-op
Briarpatch
Canadaland
Canadian Dimension
Citizens' Press
The Breach
Democracy Now
Astheure
Ku'ku'kwes News
LabourStart Canada
Media Indigena
National Observer
Our Times
Rabble
Ricochet
The East
The Real News
The Tyee
The Media Co-op
Halifax Media Co-op
Briarpatch
Canadaland
Canadian Dimension
Citizens' Press
The Breach
Democracy Now
Astheure
Ku'ku'kwes News
LabourStart Canada
Media Indigena
National Observer
Our Times
Rabble
Ricochet
The East
The Real News
The Tyee
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Welcome our second Bluesky feed: The LabourStart Canadian English news feed @labourstartcane.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Welcome our second Bluesky feed: The LabourStart Canadian English news feed @labourstartcane.bsky.social
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Unionized Starbucks workers are on strike in:
-California
-Colorado
-Illinois
-Massachusetts
-New Jersey
-New York
-Ohio
-Oregon
-Pennsylvania
-Missouri
-Texas
-Washington
The strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by Tuesday, according to @sbworkersunited.org.
-California
-Colorado
-Illinois
-Massachusetts
-New Jersey
-New York
-Ohio
-Oregon
-Pennsylvania
-Missouri
-Texas
-Washington
The strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by Tuesday, according to @sbworkersunited.org.
December 23, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Unionized Starbucks workers are on strike in:
-California
-Colorado
-Illinois
-Massachusetts
-New Jersey
-New York
-Ohio
-Oregon
-Pennsylvania
-Missouri
-Texas
-Washington
The strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by Tuesday, according to @sbworkersunited.org.
-California
-Colorado
-Illinois
-Massachusetts
-New Jersey
-New York
-Ohio
-Oregon
-Pennsylvania
-Missouri
-Texas
-Washington
The strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by Tuesday, according to @sbworkersunited.org.
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Spent a little time this morning supporting @sbworkersunited.org on Figueroa with my @sagaftra.org buddy Jeff Reeves.
Remember: don’t buy Starbucks while workers are on strike!
Remember: don’t buy Starbucks while workers are on strike!
December 23, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Spent a little time this morning supporting @sbworkersunited.org on Figueroa with my @sagaftra.org buddy Jeff Reeves.
Remember: don’t buy Starbucks while workers are on strike!
Remember: don’t buy Starbucks while workers are on strike!
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The Starbucks union fight's significance cannot be overstated. Now, more than ever, SBWU (@sbworkersunited.org) needs our support and solidarity.
December 24, 2024 at 6:22 AM
The Starbucks union fight's significance cannot be overstated. Now, more than ever, SBWU (@sbworkersunited.org) needs our support and solidarity.
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Amazon’s union-busting tactics are ESCALATING.
Amazon workers need our solidarity now more than ever.
Amazon workers need our solidarity now more than ever.
December 22, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Amazon’s union-busting tactics are ESCALATING.
Amazon workers need our solidarity now more than ever.
Amazon workers need our solidarity now more than ever.
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We recently hosted two groundbreaking workshops aimed at reducing workplace sexual violence and we’re thrilled to share our initial findings. Read more 👇
Tackling sexual violence in trade unions - our initial findings
Union Workers’ Union workshops tackle workplace sexual violence, fostering understanding and action to create safer environments. Join Sisters to the Front for ongoing efforts. Get involved today!
unionworkersunion.org
December 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM
We recently hosted two groundbreaking workshops aimed at reducing workplace sexual violence and we’re thrilled to share our initial findings. Read more 👇
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Are you following LabourStart on social media? We’re everywhere!
December 13, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Are you following LabourStart on social media? We’re everywhere!
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Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon [BWI] bit.ly/bwi-yoon
Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon
BWIBuilding and WoodWorkers' International
bit.ly
December 16, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Workers’ victory: The successful impeachment of South Korean President Yoon [BWI] bit.ly/bwi-yoon
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IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment bit.ly/iuf20241217
IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment - IUF
bit.ly
December 17, 2024 at 9:45 AM
IUF and LIPTON Teas and Infusions agreement on preventing sexual harassment bit.ly/iuf20241217
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14 years ago today the 'Arab Spring' began in Tunisia - as we report in the 'Today in Labour History' feature on our home page.
December 18, 2024 at 8:02 AM
14 years ago today the 'Arab Spring' began in Tunisia - as we report in the 'Today in Labour History' feature on our home page.
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Let’s all send a Christmas gift to Thailand’s YPC workers, now under attack by their union-busting employer. Let’s bring the number of campaign supporters up from 4,819 to 5,000. bit.ly/stop-ypc-uni...
Thailand: Stop union busting at YPC
Please support this LabourStart urgent action campaign and spread the word.
bit.ly
December 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Let’s all send a Christmas gift to Thailand’s YPC workers, now under attack by their union-busting employer. Let’s bring the number of campaign supporters up from 4,819 to 5,000. bit.ly/stop-ypc-uni...
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Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay uniglobalunion.org/news/teamste...
Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay
“The movement to Make Amazon Pay keeps growing stronger with every action. Today, Amazon workers are united across borders with the Teamsters and ver.di, are striking together to say loud and clear: E...
uniglobalunion.org
December 20, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Strikes to sweep Germany and U.S. as Amazon workers unite to Make Amazon Pay uniglobalunion.org/news/teamste...
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BREAKING: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas—the company's busiest time.
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
How Amazon Ruined Christmas
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:05 PM
BREAKING: Amazon workers in NYC are going on strike right before Christmas—the company's busiest time.
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
The first unionized Amazon warehouse is going to shut down in a historic walkout.
Workers plan to hit the company where it hurts to win their first union contract.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1k...
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Thank you to everyone who supported our demonstration today outside the Scottish Parliament.
Together we will Save ScotRail Ticket Offices ✊
bit.ly/ssto
Together we will Save ScotRail Ticket Offices ✊
bit.ly/ssto
December 11, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported our demonstration today outside the Scottish Parliament.
Together we will Save ScotRail Ticket Offices ✊
bit.ly/ssto
Together we will Save ScotRail Ticket Offices ✊
bit.ly/ssto