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Working-class history / Peterloo in its historical perspective, part 2

As a result of the industrial revolution, a new class, the urban proletariat, was emerging onto the political and social scene in 1819.

22 Dec 2019 , Lalkar
Working-class history / Peterloo in its historical perspective, part 1

What was the background to the massacre of workers that took place in St Peter’s Field two centuries ago?

21 Sep 2019 , Lalkar
Disputes / Deliveroo strikes spread

Increasing numbers of workers in the gig economy are fighting for basic rights at work.

17 Mar 2019 ,

Pay and conditions / Council workers win skirmish with Manchester outsourcing cowboy

The involvement of Labour councils in the outsourcing racket should make unions think twice about their generous donations to the party's coffers.

11 Mar 2018 ,

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