Unions
How personality tests infiltrated the world of work
’It’s demoralising’ — Proponents of personality tests argue that they’re necessary to find the best person for the job – but in practise, they’re often discriminatory.
Written by: Anna Samson
How the Apple Store union movement came to the UK
Power to the workers — Inspired by successful unionisation efforts among US employees, workers from across the pond are now gearing up to take on the tech giant.
Written by: Richard Gall
Young people can’t afford to quit hustle culture
Slaves to the grind — The idea that a younger generation is abandoning work has become a popular narrative online, but it doesn’t necessarily reflect reality, writes Siân Bradley.
Written by: Sian Bradley
Without unions, we have no hope
General Strike — Whether it's partygate, the climate crisis or the spiralling cost of living, the fightback begins on the picket lines writes Tommy Vickerstaff
Written by: Tommy Vickerstaff
The video game unions battling injustice in the industry
Gamers unite — Racism, sexism and overwork have long plagued the gaming industry. But now, individuals are coming together and unionising in an effort to transform their workplaces.
Written by: Sian Bradley
Tech workers are fighting back against employee surveillance
Power in numbers — Invasive workplace surveillance has become a reality for many remote workers over the pandemic. Now, tech workers are unionising to lead the resistance.
Written by: Sian Bradley
How a four-day week could transform society
Demanding change — In a new book, authors Will Stronge and Kyle Lewis make the compelling case for reducing the working week. They tell us how this vital demand could advance multiple social causes.
Written by: Ella Glover
How unions could transform work under capitalism
Make bosses pay — Author Eve Livingston discusses her new book, which makes the case for seizing on the collective power of unions to revolutionise the workplace.
Written by: Katie Goh
How yoga teachers are exploited by the gig economy
Bending over backwards — The wellness industry may be booming, but many yoga teachers are struggling to make ends meet as countless tech start-ups, apps and large gym chains monopolise the market and undercut pay.
Written by: Andrew Kersley
Charting the rise of radical, independent unions
United Voices — A documentary follows United Voices of the World as they fight for key workers’ rights, demonstrating how new, grassroots unions are reimagining collectivism and solidarity in the modern world.
Written by: Katie Goh
Can a renters union really help you take on your landlord?
Fighting back, together — Across the country, landlords, letting agencies and tenant management companies are being challenged – and beaten – by grassroots organisers.
Written by: Ethan Shone
The highs and lows of starting a union from scratch
‘It’s time to take power back’ — Last year, a number of violence against women workers united to build the sector’s first-ever union. So how much has it helped?
Written by: Eve Livingston