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Dek Keenan replied to Carlos Guarita's discussion What is Solidarity Unionism ? in the group UK Rank & File"I think its fair to say the Solidarity Unionism approach is broadly supported in the US and Canadian IWW. I would recommend Staughton's Solidarity Unionism, Stan Weir's Singlejack Solidarity, Alexis Buss' The Union on Own Terms. And…"
Carlos Guarita replied to Carlos Guarita's discussion What is Solidarity Unionism ? in the group UK Rank & File"DRUM on here.
http://vimeo.com/14129819"
Carlos Guarita replied to Carlos Guarita's discussion What is Solidarity Unionism ? in the group UK Rank & File"Last year, the Bristol mob started a 'Claimants' Union type group. The only problem was that within a short time the main initiator of the group got himself a job and the whole thing fell apart.
Homeworkers and unemployed do not have…"
"I'd agree with all that.
On unemployed, housewives, homeworkers, retirees, it would be more valuable if there existed strong local unwaged groups rather than particpating as isolated individuals with rank and file wage…"
Carlos Guarita replied to Carlos Guarita's discussion What is Solidarity Unionism ? in the group UK Rank & File"Any national rank and file organisation would need to be federal in structure.'
I'm totally in agreement although certain FW's in a certain 'national' organisation have openly stated to me face to face that…"
"Unpleasant though that is, it's not uncommon and it won't be the last time we'll see shennanigans and machine-politics from a political group with its own agenda. The competing and often cynical maneuvering of certain…"
Carlos Guarita replied to Carlos Guarita's discussion What is Solidarity Unionism ? in the group UK Rank & File"In short, the NSSN fell victim to the machinations of the Socialist Party (it's no secret) which caused the mass resignation of the syndicalists (including some FW's).
This is a classic example which should be studied by anyone…"
"Carlos, I'm not really in the loop with the NSSN so don't know what you mean. Also, whatever has or hasn't happened, rank and file NSSN comrades are still welcome to participate in this group. That said, your…"
Carlos Guarita added a discussion to the group UK Rank & File
What is Solidarity Unionism ?
How can a genuine rank and file worker's organisation develop and grow without being infiltrated and destroyed or taken over by parasitical political groups or hierarchies ?There are plenty of examples where this has taken place (e.g. recently the UK's National Shop Steward's Network fiasco), but are there any others where this has been prevented from happening ?See More
Carlos Guarita left a comment for Serge Forward"Don't know if you've seen this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zy6qqMc-c&feature=related
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Carlos Guarita left a comment for Serge Forward"Well done! Rob.
I think you are doing the right thing with this Leicester rank and file workers group."
Carlos Guarita joined Serge Forward's groupUK Rank & File
For all rank and file workers, local reps and shop stewards, whether public or private sector, to communicate and look at ways of building a strong rank and file movement in the UK.BackgroundFollowing the biggest show of public sector strength for years on November 30th, a number of public sector union bureaucrats are already getting ready to sell us out. Recent unofficial actions by striking electricians, however, are showing the way forward for the rest of us. It's vital that we follow…See More
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