Podcasts about trade unionist

With US President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill facing opposition from both Democrats and fellow Republicans during a rare overnight session in Congress, is America's economy standing at a crossroads? It could bring tax reductions, and tighten the availability of healthcare, but increase the United States' debt by $3 trillion. David Harper speaks to our correspondent in Johannesburg as we examine South Africa's latest attempt to pass a budget, and we look at whether Columbia is possibly the most dangerous place in the world to be a Trade Unionist. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

We're in Colombia where workers have been been shot at, threatened with violence and seen their work colleagues killed – all because of union membership or association. Why is this happening, what's being done about it, and what drives people to still sign up for trade union membership? If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Gideon Long (Image: Striking truck drivers in September 2024. Credit: Getty Images)

This is the full interview with Zita Holbourne multidisciplinary artist, poet, musician, Trade Unionist and educator. Zita spoke to us about her workshops and her work for Artists Union England. An edited version first appared in episode #32. They take on casework and support members through workplace disputes, connect artists in their local area and campaign for sustainable futures, equality, respect and access in every aspect of life and work. Listen to episode #32 for more conversations about self-employed life. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist on Spotify. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as little as £1 a month you can be a mega legend and help make these podcasts...and allow us to commission other artists! Support us on at patreon.com/VandalFactory.

Today's podcast is a discussion with former socialist MP Dave Nellist, the national chair of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC). We will be discussing some of the main themes from this year's TUSC conference, which had the heading ‘Fighting for a new party under the Starmer government. And what role for TUSC?' If you are not yet a member of the Socialist Party and agree with the points raised here, then that's a very good basis for getting in touch and finding out what being a member will mean for you. Fill in this form for more information: www.socialistparty.org.uk/join Here is a list of socialist party branch meetings: www.socialistparty.org.uk/events You can also read more of our analysis in our weekly paper 'the Socialist' and our monthly magazine 'Socialism Today,' Here is a link to subscribe: www.socialistparty.org.uk/subscribe-2/ The socialist party has no big business backers, all our campaign work is funded by donations from individual supporters. Make a donation here: www.socialistparty.org.uk/donations/donatejan2025/ We also recommend checking out the Committee for a Workers International, the international organization the Socialist Party is a part of. With analysis of world events, and for those listening in other parts of the world you can get in touch to join the fight for socialism in your country, that's www.socialistworld.net.

About Dave O'Toole: I'm a retired trade union organiser. I favour progress and development and I'm not a fan of environmentalism.   00:00 Introduction to Individual Liberty and Environmentalism 01:03 Guest Introduction: Dave O'Toole 01:53 Skepticism Towards Environmentalism in Trade Unions 02:25 The Threat to Oil and Gas Workers 04:14 The Pushback Against Net Zero Policies 06:18 Luxury Beliefs and Climate Change 12:20 Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil 20:53 Net Zero Legislation and Its Impacts 31:32 Critique of Multiculturalism and Environmentalism 34:24 Union Perspectives on Job Security 36:35 Debating Left-Wing Ideologies 39:25 The Crumbling of the Woke Left 43:21 Strategies for Climate Realists 49:00 Legacy Media vs. New Media 58:01 Environmentalism and Enlightenment Philosophy 01:01:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://x.com/DavidJOToole https://substack.com/@davidjotoole Extinction Rebellion: enemies of the working class: https://www.spiked-online.com/2019/07/15/extinction-rebellion-enemies-of-the-working-class/ ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Newstalk's Simon Tierney has been writing about the bike shed, but not for the reasons you would think. He believes that the outrage against the cost of the bike shed shows we do not tolerate spending on sustainable transport.He joins Kieran, as well as Brendan Ogle, Social Commentator, Trade Unionist and Activist to discuss.

The debates are beginning tomorrow between the two U.S. Presidential hopefuls, and no doubt Kamala Harris would be keen to build on what was an uplifting national conference for the Democrats.However, not everyone was too pleased with what Harris has to offer, and says that the left are disappointed.Brendan Ogle, Social Commentator, Trade Unionist and Activist joins Kieran to discuss.

Nasser has a conversation with Aran Mylvaganam, a former refugee, Tamil Refugee Council founder, trade unionist, and human rights activist. They speak about the discrimination against the Tamils in Sri Lanka, Aran's refugee story, his activism, and the socio-political effects of Australia's immigration policies and treatment of refugees, including the recent news of the self-immolation of 23-year-old asylum seeker, Mano Yogalingam.  For further info, visit Tamil Refugee Council.Free Palestine rally, State Library Victoria, Sundays 12pm.Info on upcoming events and actions via APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image credit: ‘Rest In Power, Mano Yogalingam' by Nicky Minus 

131. Prepare a workers' general election stand In the local elections on 2nd May, the Socialist Party stood as part of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC). TUSC is an electoral coalition which was co-founded by the late Bob Crow, then general secretary of the RMT transport workers' union. Its primary goal is to enable trade unionists, community campaigners and socialists who are fighting for a new mass workers' party to stand candidates against pro-austerity establishment politicians under a clear banner. In the 10% of council seats where TUSC stood, voters had the opportunity to support a clear anti-austerity, anti-war candidate. It is no coincidence that these were the best results for TUSC since it was relaunched in 2020 after Corbyn's defeat inside Labour. In total, TUSC was able to achieve over 40,000 votes on 2 May. In the local elections it had a post-relaunch record 46 candidates who got 5% or more, with ten getting over 10% and two scoring over 30%. While TUSC's results were still modest, they point towards the growing search for a socialist alternative to Starmer's New Labour, even before the advent of a Starmer-led government. They are also a positive demonstration of the benefits of democratic collaboration between different forces, around a minimum anti-austerity programme, with trade unionists playing a central role. Check out the TUSC website at www.tusc.org.uk In this Episode of the podcast, Socialist Party General Secretary Hannah Sell breaks down the main trends we can see emerging from the local election results, and what lessons we can draw from this to prepare a Workers' General election stand To contact the Socialist Party about this podcast or to find out about becoming a member visit: www.socialistparty.org.uk Check out the CWI, for analysis of world events, and for those listening in other parts of the world, get in touch to join the fight for socialism in your country, that's www.socialistworld.net

Clodagh Doyle of the National Museum Of Ireland discusses traditional May Day celebration rituals. Sonja Tiernan explains who Delia Larkin, Rosie Hackett and Louie Bennett were and their importance in the Trade Unionist movement of Ireland. Callers share more memories of obsolete Irishdishes.

On Easter Monday in 1916, a group of armed Irish republicans took over the main post office in Dublin and several other public buildings. They had little enough popular support, and the British authorities were able to put down the uprising quickly, using Irish troops. Then, however, the military organised a court martial for fifteen surviving leaders and executed them, including a remarkable man, James Connolly, who was so badly injured he couldn't even stand to face the firing squad and had to be shot strapped to a chair. Those executions, followed by that of Roger Casement in August, only served to enhance the status of Sinn Fein, the Irish republican movement, wrongly believed by many to have been behind the uprising. As is not at all uncommon, brutal repression only enhanced the status of the insurgents. Asquith's government did try to take action to improve the situation in Ireland. It sent in the man of the moment, David Lloyd George, whose performance in government was constantly strengthening his reputation as an effective politician, if not a particularly trustworthy one. He failed in Ireland, but continued to strengthen his reputation. That turned into a major problem for Asquith, whose own standing was being rapidly undermined by the perception that he was indecisive and, above all, by the disaster of the Battle of the Somme, casting doubts on his capacity to manage the war. In the end, that left him hopelessly vulnerable to attack. Lloyd George joined forces with twos Conservatives, the party leader Bonar Law, and the leader of the Ulster Protestants Edward Carson. They proved too much for Asquith to resist. Eventually, he felt forced to resign, and Lloyd George achieved the height of his ambition, by becoming Prime Minister himself. Illustration: James Connolly, Irish Republican, Socialist and Trade Unionist, put to death by firing squad by the British Army in Dublin when he was too badly injured even to stand. www.census.nationalarchives.ie/exhibition/dublin/ Music: Bach Partita #2c by J Bu licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

Over the last two years of strikes the working class in Britain has begun to feel its collective power. It is about to face a Starmer-led government that will defend the interests of the capitalist class. Further development of trade union militancy is going to be vital, but our class will also desperately need its own party. Any steps that can be taken in that direction in the pre-election period will put the workers' movement in a much stronger position for the battles ahead. That's why the Socialist party is standing in the local elections on 2 May as part of the Trade Union and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), which aims to bring together the strongest possible workers electoral challenge possible. Check out the TUSC website at www.tusc.org.uk This Special Episode of the Podcast, recorded on the 20th March 2024, is a recording of Hannah Sell, the general secretary of the Socialist Party, speaking at a Socialist Party public meeting in South London. To contact the Socialist Party about this podcast or to find out about becoming a member visit: www.socialistparty.org.uk Check out the CWI, for analysis of world events, and for those listening in other parts of the world, get in touch to join the fight for socialism in your country, that's www.socialistworld.net Further reading The fight for workers' politics now There is not so far any sign of a national political expression of the anti-war movement, never mind one based on the workers' movement. However, a workers' list – including suspended, expelled and deselected Labour MPs – could get a bloc of MPs elected. The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), in which the Socialist Party participates, is campaigning to bring together the strongest possible working-class challenge at both the local and general elections. https://socialismtoday.org/the-fight-for-workers-politics-now Building on Rochdale – the fight for a new workers' party “Beyond alarming” is how Tory prime minister Rishi Sunak declared George Galloway's victory in the Rochdale by-election, at a specially convened press conference on the steps of Downing Street. Labour leader Keir Starmer appeared equally alarmed as he apologised for having to withdraw support for the Labour candidate in the by-election, giving Galloway an easier path to victory. Rochdale “raised the confidence of all those looking for a working-class socialist alternative to Labour”. Even in the limited time left before the general election there is the potential to take important steps towards creating such an alternative. https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/122735/25-03-2024/editorial-building-on-rochdale-the-fight-for-a-new-workers-party/

There's been an increase in domestic violence cases reported to the police over the Christmas season. The Newsroom's Christina Cortes brings us up to speed on the latest from the RGP.January is Cervical Awareness month: Eloise Hadlow was diagnosed with it aged just 32 years old. She tells us about her journey.Diary of a Trade Unionist: We'll be having a look at a new book by Charles Sisarello, who's experience spans more than 50 years.And, it's going to be a big year for Irish folk band Thrifty Malone: Martin and Rob discuss the UK West Coast Folk Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is only a day to go until the next SNP conference where discussion will centre around the issue of a de facto referendum as the next step on our journey to independence. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene chat to Greg McCarra about our current situation of planning a de facto referendum and how it has arisen. Greg offers his own perspective on preferred options going forward. Greg is a veteran Independence campaigner and Trade Unionist, he is Chief Executive of the Scottish Independence Foundation and Co-Convenor of hte Scottish Independence Convention. He is also an executive member of Yes West Lothian and Convenor of Almond Valley CA The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: upbeat corporate by Rinkevitch Music Contains material licenced under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence

Kieran was joined on The Hard Shoulder by David Davin Power, former RTE Correspondent and Trade Unionist, Brendan Ogle to discuss yesterday's protests outside Leinster House...

George Goddard is an Industrial Relations Practitioner and Trade Unionist who studied at St. Mary's College (Saint Lucia), Saint Lucia Teachers' College (now Div. Of Teacher Education, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College) and is the holder of an MBA degree (distinction) from Cave Hill School of Business, UWI Barbados. Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. was a Jamaican political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator. He was the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League, through which he declared himself Provisional President of Africa. Marcus was born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann's Bay, Jamaica, and died on June 10, 1940, in London, United Kingdom. ____________________________ For more about Obehi Podcast, visit our YouTube channel - Youtube.com/c/ObehiPodcast. Check out also our official website ObehiEwanfoh.com. Do you want to learn how to better leverage your storytelling skill and earn more? Then check out our training class: Storytelling For Content Creators and Digital Entrepreneurs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obehi-podcast/message

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Veteran Trade Unionist Jack Gannon talks to Near FM's John Connell about his unexpected opportunity to study in Oxford in the early 1970s. Jack speaks about the gradual changing attitudes in the Labour Movement, both in Ireland and Britain, on the issue of equal opportunity for women in the workplace.

In this episode of the “90 Minutes with Neville Southall”, Neville discusses the rise of Foodbanks in the UK with Trade Unionist and Evertonian, Dave Kelly. Dave, the chair of Fans Supporting Foodbanks, is a known fan activist who along with other fan groups has been at the forefront of many fan focussed campaigns. Dave, along with Ian Byrne, have inspired other fan groups to adopt the FSF model; creating a national organisation of fans committed to making sure families who are struggling as a result of Tory cuts can feed themselves. This podcast covers some of FSF new initiatives and provides a fascinating insight into their journey. It highlights the problems experienced by communities the length an breadth of the country.

We sat down with Socialist Party member Dave Nellist to discuss the latest Tory sleaze scandal, how he went about only taking a average worker's wage and how as a supporter of the Militant (now the Socialist Party) he used his position as a Labour MP to give a voice for working class people everywhere and fight for socialist change. Dave was a ‘Militant' Labour MP for Coventry South East 1983-92 before being explleed from the Labout Party in 1991 for refusing to pay the Poll Tax and was a Socialist Party Councillor in Coventry between 1998-2012. Currently Dave is the chair of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), which the Socialist Party is a part of alongside the RMT trade union and others. TUSC is preparing to stand candidates in the council elections in May against councillors - Labour, Tory or others - who continue to carry out austerity attacks on working-class communities. We invite trade unionists and community campaigners, who are prepared to pledge to oppose the council cuts, to stand with us as part of TUSC. We hope this can be a step towards building a new, mass working-class party to fight in our interests, not those of the bosses. Interested in finding out more or Joining the Socialists? Don't hesitate to get in touch. Its easy to get involved! https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/join/ Tory sleaze scandal continues, an ex-workers' MP responds https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/33346/17-11-2021/tory-sleaze-scandal-continues-an-ex-workers-mp-responds A political voice for the working class https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/16844/05-06-2013/1983-a-political-voice-for-the-working-class Terry Fields MP, Prisoner DV 3695 - The jailing of 'poll tax' rebel and Militant https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/32785/07-07-2021/terry-fields-mp-prisoner-dv-3695-the-jailing-of-poll-tax-rebel-and-militant Terry Fields: A socialist voice that rocked Whitehall https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/6254/09-07-2008/terry-fields-a-socialist-voice-that-rocked-whitehall Join the Socialists! www.socialistparty.org.uk

We spoke before about how some chapters of history are erased. Today we tell one of those stories. Did you know about the fire that burned in the Happy Valley of Kaloleni for days and days? Did you know about the time that workers from all sectors, from all tribes, came together and brought the city to a grinding halt? Did you know about the General Strike of Nairobi? While the General Strike was organized by trade union leaders, most of the people who took part in it—who gathered by the bonfire and raised their fists in the air—they weren't cardholding members of official unions at all. They were unemployed youths. People employed in casual labor. Landless ahoi who were pushed out of reserves. Sex workers. Petty thieves. Criminals, even. They were outcasts. We hear a lot about Mau Mau's role in bringing about independence. But what about the workers and unemployed who joined the General Strike?

Born in 1892, Martin Niemöller was a prominent German Lutheran pastor who became an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps. It was Niemöller who wrote:First they came for the Bolsheviks, and I said nothing—Because I was not a Bolshevik.Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I said nothing— Because I was not a Trade Unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I said nothing— Because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak.Unfortunately, it was too late for millions of people who lost their lives during World War Two to recognize the danger Martin described. His writing summarizes the greatest danger humanity has ever faced, in the past, in the present, and if not stopped into the future. What is the greatest danger? Relational Relativism. Relational Relativism is a term I've coined which means to treat people differently than we would treat ourselves or closest loved ones. When we do treat someone different, it essentially erases their humanity and places you as master. When we see another human being as anything less than a human being who is exactly like us, we fall into the same end where we divide ourselves, only to see more pain. If I don't see you the same way I see me, then I don't really see me. 

Audrey Denecke, President & Founder of Threshold Change, heard her clarion call to what would become a career in ushering leaders and organizations through change at ten. She experienced a moment that shook her young sensibilities to the core.  Hear Audrey describe when she first discovered and bristled against the ways men and women were treated differently. After that day memorable day, Audrey would repeatedly tell the story of her distress and sense of unfairness to anyone who would listen. The explanations given did not match her emerging barometer for just treatment. Early adult experiences led to her involvement in social justice causes, including women's employment rights (and other issues). She grew as a leader and became adept at marshaling change in coalition with others. Audrey's focus is now on guiding change at the individual, team, and whole-system level within corporations and other organizations. As a coach, she has partnered with hundreds of leaders through individual coaching, team coaching, and related assessments. She partners with leaders to expand their capacities, effectively navigate, and lead their teams and divisions through changing circumstances. Audrey holds an M.S. in Organizational Development (Loyola University/Chicago, IL) and a B.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Mundelein College Chicago, IL | Loyola University). She is a certified and experienced professional leader coach.  In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Audrey Denecke about: Her young awakening to the inequality between men and women A passion for social justice sparked in unplanned and surprising places Remembering the past challenges, wins, and future issues for women Becoming an activist for the causes you believe in Key Takeaways Audrey encourages all women to understand the issues, get involved, be self-aware, do their best work at something they love and are passionate about, and above all, BE BRAVE.  "If women don't sit at the table, then inequality sits there."— Audrey Denecke  Connect with Audrey: Email:              abdenecke@aol.com LinkedIn:          Audrey B. Denecke, MSOD | LinkedIn Instagram:       https://instagram.com/abdenecke   Guest Resource Links: National Organization for Women (now.org) Home | National Urban League (nul.org) Home | League of Women Voters (lwv.org) Our Bodies, Ourselves: Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Norsigian, Judy: 9781439190661: Amazon.com: Books This Chair Rocks: Applewhite, Ashton: 9781250297259: Amazon.com: Books Amazon.com: The Feminine Mystique (9780393346787): Friedan, Betty, Collins, Gail, Quindlen, Anna: Books Martin Niemöller QUOTE: "First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out, Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out, Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out, Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me."   UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world.  Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners.  The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives. Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love. Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career.  She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations.  She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements. Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple.  Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development.  She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships.  She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work."  Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact.   Website:         www.upliftingwomen.net Connect with Holly: LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska Twitter:           https://twitter.com/HollyTeska Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska Instagram:      https://instagram.com/HollyTeska Personal Website:         www.hollyteska.com Email:              holly@upliftingwomen.net   Connect with Kristin: LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk Twitter:           https://twitter.com/leadadvisor Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk Instagram:      https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk Email:              kristin@upliftingwomen.net

By Any Means Necessary S1E12 (11 May 94) vs. Rules of Acquisition S2E7 (6 Nov 93)-The best contemporary US & UK books on labor strategy from organizers are Jane McAlevey Raising Expectations & Raising Hell (2012), No Shortcuts (2016), A Collective Bargain (2020), Shaun Richman Tell the Bosses We're Coming (2020), & Len McCluskey Why You Should Be a Trade Unionist (2020)-For an an account of the recent wave of red state teachers' strikes, see Eric Blanc Red State Revolt (2019)-Other interesting labor union episodes or seasons of tv include Deep Space 9 S4 ‘Bar Association' (1996), The Wire S2 (2003), Battlestar Galactica S3 ‘Dirty Hands' (2007), & Snowpiercer S1 (2020) -For some interesting books on cross-dressing in different historical narratives, see Marjorie Garber Vested Interests: Cross-dressing & Cultural Anxiety (1991), The Female Marine & Related Works: Narratives of Cross-Dressing & Urban Vice in US Early Republic (1998) ed. Daniel Cohen, & Heather Humann Gender Bending in Detective Fiction (2017)-Fascinating works of cross-dressing on stage & screen include William Shakespeare 12th Night (1601), Thomases Middleton & Dekker Roaring Girl (1611), Billy Wilder Some Like It Hot (1959), & Tim Burton Ed Wood (1994)

Guest :Mbhazima Shilowa, Former Premier of Gauteng, Trade Unionist and Leader of COPE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier we recorded a packed Sunday Special in front of a live online audience of our supporters. As always, it was the best podcast of the week. This week Martin, Vicky and myself were joined by Trade Unionist, Activist and podcaster (The Week at Work) Michelle Byrne, Mr Irish election projections himself, Harry McEvansoneya and Gaza based journalist, Hana Salah, to discus Irish Politics, Debenhams Strikers, the latest from on the ground in Gaza and more. Then journalist Killian Woods, joined us to talk about his story in the Sunday Business Post about the Irish Govt investing in 2019 in the very funds they are saying they want to limit now. As always, it's the most fun podcast of the week. Thanks to all our guests and members for the comments and chat. To attend these regular podcasts and get the full ad free episode join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Earlier we recorded a packed Sunday Special in front of a live online audience of our supporters. As always, it was the best podcast of the week. This week Martin, Vicky and myself were joined by Trade Unionist, Activist and podcaster (The Week at Work) Michelle Byrne, Mr Irish election projections himself, Harry McEvansoneya and Gaza based journalist, Hana Salah, to discus Irish Politics, Debenhams Strikers, the latest from on the ground in Gaza and more. Then journalist Killian Woods, joined us to talk about his story in the Sunday Business Post about the Irish Govt investing in 2019 in the very funds they are saying they want to limit now. As always, it's the most fun podcast of the week. Thanks to all our guests and members for the comments and chat. To attend these regular podcasts and get the full ad free episode join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

The Tories are claiming victory – but what is the perspective for Johnson and his party? The austerity they are planning for the working class and the lack of solutions that they have for all the problems we face will smash any hope-against-hopes there is that they will improve things. The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) is the electoral coalition in which the Socialist Party participates. Following Starmer’s reclaiming of the Labour Party for big business TUSC was back in action standing no-cuts and socialist candidates for this election. How did TUSC get on? Why does the working class need a political voice and how can it be built? This episode of Socialism looks at the 2021 elections in Britain and what they tell us about the crisis in Labour - and the key tasks facing the working class and the fight against the coming post-covid austerity. Further reading Hartlepool sums uo Labour crisis https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/32480/09-05-2021/hartlepool-sums-up-labour-crisis Scotland: Pro-independence majority in highly polarised election https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/32494/12-05-2021/scotland-pro-independence-majority-in-highly-polarised-election Welsh Labour holds on to government but new crises loom https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/32493/12-05-2021/welsh-labour-holds-on-to-government-but-new-crises-loom TUSC is back https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/32495/12-05-2021/tusc-is-back Is the Liverpool road still possible? http://socialismtoday.org/is-the-liverpool-road-still-possible

How can elected positions be used to advance the struggle of working class and young people against the bosses’ and the Tories’ Covid austerity? The Socialist Party is part of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition, organising to work with trade unionists and socialists to offer a programme that builds on Corbyn’s anti-austerity stand at the ballot box on 6 May. Liverpool offers rich lessons of how elected representatives, political organisations and trade unions can link up in struggle against Tory attacks. This episode of Socialism looks at the fight for a socialist mayor in Liverpool Further reading Articles - on the situation in Liverpool from the Socialist paper: https://www.google.com/search?q=liverpool%20mayor&sitesearch=socialistparty.org.uk Articles - Is the Liverpool road still possible? http://socialismtoday.org/ Podcast - Tony Mulhearn, Militant and the city that beat Thatcher: https://soundcloud.com/socialismpodcast/43-tony-mulhearn-militant-and-the-city-that-beat-thatcher Book - Liverpool – a city that dared to fight: http://leftbooks.co.uk/epages/950002679.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=6428725

 His week that was – Mr Kevin healyFight back against control of media in Malaysia – Lee Tan Extraordinary unionist Sam BondPolice compliance with cruelty – is Australia part of this? – Emeritus Professor Stuart ReesCurrent situation in West Papua – Ronnie KareniJacob Grech returns from the Home Run 4 Julian

Episode 1414: Our article of the day is James Anderson (trade unionist).

Guest: Mbhazima Shilowa, Former Premier of Gauteng, Trade Unionist and Leader of COPE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Whitfield speaks to Duncan McLeod, Editor at Techcentral about the Spectrum auction that will be postponed again as Telkom secures interdict. Health of the ZAR: the local currency weakens as profit-taking weighs. On Other People's Money is Mbhazima Shilowa, Former Premier of Gauteng, Trade Unionist and Leader of COPE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Jarrad sat down with Steve Wright this week from the FBU for our second State of the Union episode. Despite being asked to take dead bodies to morgues, help out the ambulance service and support care homes, firefighters are now being attacked by Fire Chief’s for demanding COVID-19 testing before returning to their station. We also chat about the importance of being politically active as a Trade Unionist, coordinating our action as a Trade Union movement and the effects on the fire service of the climate crisis.  Links:  Fire Service Bosses pulling out of COVID-19 Agreement: https://www.fbu.org.uk/news/2021/01/15/fire-service-bosses-pull-out-covid-19-agreement  FBU response to HMICFRS report:  https://www.fbu.org.uk/news/2021/01/22/fbu-responds-“political-and-biasedâ€-hmicfrs-report  Thousands lobby MPs to fund the frontline: https://www.fbu.org.uk/news/2020/11/13/thousands-lobby-mps-fund-frontline  ‘Not our mission’: private fire crews protect the insured, not the public:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/03/not-our-mission-private-fire-crews-protect-the-insured-not-the-public  Labour Representation Committee: https://labourrep.com  Outro Music - FBU Bella Ciao:  https://youtu.be/80l4juoORPs

Join Tahir Khalid and Talib Man for Monday's show where we will be discussing: Radicalisation/ Schools Radicalisation Our youth are our future. But, what happens when your future becomes radicalised by extreme views? Join us today as we talk about radicalisation and how it impacts young people. Schools: Keep them open? As the new term starts in primary schools there is a growing concern about the increase in rates of coronavirus. Debate rages on amongst parents, teachers and health experts over whether reopening schools is the right move. Join us as we discuss whether the risk to children by keeping schools closed is greater than the virus. Guests include: Gawain Little (Teacher, Trade Unionist and NEU National Executive Member) Deepti Gurdasani (Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology) Tony Neate (CEO of Get Safe Online) Producers: Kafia Ahmad, Munahil Nasir, Faiza Mirza, Maliha Shahzad and Nudrat Qasim

Trade Unionist and Political activist, Nestor, gives us his thoughts on Covid-19 and the financial and political implications. Riveting thoughts, but not for the faint hearted!

Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker are joined by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey to discuss his new book ‘Why You Should Be a Trade Unionist’. Why Trade Unions Matter

Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker are joined by Unite general secretary Len McCluskey to discuss his new book ‘Why You Should Be a Trade Unionist’. Why Trade Unions Matter

Len McCluskey joins me to talk about his new book, Why You Should Be A Trade Unionist. We spoke about his own experience of becoming involved in the labour movement, what the unions could be doing to combat the conservative press, and we also talked about the Labour leadership contest and Len's position on freedom of movement.

Len McCluskey joins me to talk about his new book, 'Why You Should Be A Trade Unionist'. We spoke about his own experience of becoming involved in the labour movement, what the unions could be doing to combat the conservative press, and we also talked about the Labour leadership contest and Len's position on freedom of movement.

Joining Iain Dale on LBC's Economy and Business Cross Question this week are Nadhim Zahawi, Business Minister and Conservative candidate, Sam Tarry, President of the CLASS think tank, Trade Unionist and Labour candidate. Nicola Horlick, British investment fund manager and Liberal Democrat candidate and Jake Pugh, Businessman and Brexit Party MEP.

Activist, Labor Leader, and Trade Unionist, Justice Favor discusses growing up in New York City Public Housing, building a lucrative career as union organizer, and helping to create pathways to union opportunities for others.

Adam Boulton and guests examine the bombshell announcement in the Supreme Court and the subsequent ill-tempered fall out in the House of Commons as Boris Johnson clings to his authority. The panel discuss accusations that Number Ten is orchestrating a People versus Parliament narrative ahead of what seems like an inevitable general election. There are also reflections on the policy announcements at Labour's curtailed party conference in Brighton and a look ahead to the Conservative gathering in Manchester. Joining Adam this week are are the Trade Unionist and columnist at UnHerd Paul Embery, The Times' columnist Jenni Russell and Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen.

Tom Mboya was a independence activist, Trade Unionist and the one of the Founding Fathers if Kenya’a Independence. He also spearheading programs beneficial to several African countries including Airlift African which allowed Africans to study in the US. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/EverydayBlackHistory/support

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We speak to Clive Heemskerk from the Socialist Party executive committee about a strategy for struggle against local government cuts. Useful further reading: • ‘Passing the council cuts test’: http://www.socialismtoday.org/217/editorial.html • Response to the Corbyn and McDonnell letter Clive references: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/21923/18-12-2015/labour-councils-dont-have-to-pass-on-tory-cuts • ‘Who’s killing local government’ by Clive Heemskerk: http://www.socialismtoday.org/206/councils.html • Interview about the Liverpool experience: http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/954/25739/28-06-2017/liverpools-1983-87-socialist-council • ‘Preparing a no-cuts people’s budget’ briefing by the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition: http://www.tusc.org.uk/txt/355.pdf • ‘Liverpool – a city that dared to fight’ by Peter Taaffe and Tony Mulhearn: available at leftbooks.co.uk • ‘Our record: socialist councillors are different’ on the Lewisham Socialist Party councillors Clive talks about: http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/txt/132.pdf • Campaigning against council cuts: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/26748/17-01-2018/we-must-fight-all-council-cuts

7am intro and acknowledgement of country7:02am News:- NT Labor announces cops at schools in NT- Morrison gov't announces new private school funding gravy train - Dutton no confidence motion 7:15am Jacob and Zane speak with Tim Gooden, former Geelong Trades and Labour Council secretary and Victorian Socialists Lead candidate for the Western Region upper house seat at the November 24 Victorian election.  Key issues include job creation in regional areas, improved healthcare and education, how the State government could support the change the rules campaign, renationalising the energy sector and other privatised services, retooling the old Ford factory for electric Vehicle manufacturing. Crucially, Vic socialists see seats in parliament not as an end in themselves but as a pathway to strengthen people powered campaigns in the street. 7:33am News:- Indie group Band of Montreal joins other acts in pulling out of Israeli music festival- Australian artists back call for boycott of Eurovision song contest which is to be held in Israel, and urge SBS not to participate7:45am Jacob and Zane speak with Tanya Davidge, president of Our City Our Square. The group is spearheading a campaign to prevent the privatisation of a key chunk of Fed square by the Andrews government, who want to hock it off to Apple.7:58am Green Left Weekly announces new supporter model as our people powered activist media model evolves.8;am activist calendar 8:08 News:- Unionists break from Labor over TPP sell out as ALP parliamentary caucus backs TPP free trade deal in direct contravention of party policy voted on by the rank and file.MUA and ACTU speak out against the craven sell out by the party inner circle and Hunter Workers secretary Daniel Wallace quits ALP in response.8:26am Breaking News: AEU condemns Prime Minister Morrison's multibillion dollar handout to elite private schools and flags intention to campaign against Liberals in 18 marginal seats in response 

The Trump Administration's border policies targeting migrants and Muslims is a test for religious leaders to stand and take action for the beliefs they profess.The recently upheld travel ban is motivated by religious animus and racial bigotry: The Muslims being banned by this order are primarily people of color; and their targeting is directly related to the white nationalist ideology that has now taken up office in the White House, which is a great danger to America's future. The use of religion and race for political purposes undermines the United States' fundamental commitment to being a pluralist and democratic society.We also see this abhorrent ideology being activated at our borders where the Trump government cruelly and inhumanely separated thousands of children, toddlers, and infants from their families. As the most vulnerable among us are being strategically targeted and denied basic human rights, these cruel practices bring to mind a quotation from Rev. Martin Niemoller when he spoke about his time in a World War II Concentration Camp:First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Socialist.Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.Religious leaders must speak up against the immoral choices of this president and his administration, as well as those in Congress and the courts who should know better but choose loyalty to a man, a party, or an ideology over the good of the country, the best principles of the Constitution, and true religious liberty for all religions. There is more than politics at stake here; at stake is the soul of our nation and the integrity of our faith.

TPP update and forecast with NZ activist and trade unionist Edward Miller

Katie Simpson, the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidate for Milton Keynes North, looks to gain votes ahead of Thursday's General Election.

The words of German pastor Martin Niemoller were just as poignant in 1937 as they are today.  Why?  Because we are living in the same times and under the same threat.To the question:  Am I my brother's keeper?Pastor Niemoller's answer:First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a Socialist.Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a Trade Unionist.Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— because I was not a Jew.Then they came for me— and there was no one left to speak for me.The following is a study on Zechariah 4:1-5:4.

This episode of YIVO’s program on WEVD was originally broadcast on May 3rd, 1964. Ossip Walinsky (1887-1973), an active trade unionist and Labor Zionist, was born in Grodno (now in Belarus, close to the borders of Lithuania and Poland) and lived in London before immigrating to America. He served on ...