Attention listeners: This episode was pre-recorded in August 2022.
Google search for the phrase as first week of rail strike ends in June ““Join a union” increased by 184%. News channels and politicians seem to have no idea how to make sense of broad public support for striking rail workers. Riots spread, inspired by RMT unions: crime barristers, BT workers, postmen and teachers just explore Part of the strike action.
After decades of union disintegration, stagnant wages and diminished rights, are workers finally saying enough? Why did the public suddenly support striking workers? What would happen if we had a general strike?
Ayeisha joined union‘s Sian Elliott and Sarah Jaffejournalist and author “Work won’t love you anymore”.
Want to join a union?you can find what suits you on the TUC website.
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