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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Dawn of the Organised Networks | Fiberculture the Journal
by Geert Lovink and Ned Rossiter At first glance the concept of “organised networks” appears oxymoronic. In technical terms, all networks are organised. There are founders, administrators, moderators and active members who all take up roles. Think also back to … Continue reading
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Swarming between bureaucratic inertia and the tyranny of structurelessness
The Cyberunions Podcast: Episode Nineteen by WALTON PANTLAND on SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 · LEAVE A COMMENT· in PODCAST Swarming between bureaucratic inertia and the tyranny of structurelessness http://cyberunions.org/wp-content/plugins/audio-player-oogiechetos/assets/player.swf?ver=2.0.4.1 Download OGG 0:35 Stephen’s updates Stephen erases last weeks fail and installs Linux on some old hardware Installed Crunchbang on an old … Continue reading
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Michael Moore on CNN: “Wall Street uprising will spread” | Reflections on a Revolution ROAR
Via Scoop.it – Mapping Social Network Unionism Worldwide The documentary-maker went on Piers Morgan’s CNN talk show last night to warn the US that anger against economic injustice would make protests spread.Show original
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Occupy Wall Street finally releases their one demand
Posted on September 22, 2011 by kwilder Timely: Sat Eve Update: About 9:50pm on Saturday, September 24th, police have surrounded Liberty Square/Zucotti Park. Rumors that people overheard police say they would move in at 10pm. Please go to the park or watch … Continue reading
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“Nobody can predict the moment of revolution” | ROARMAG
By Jérôme E. Roos On September 25, 2011 A beautiful video from the Wall Street occupation: sharing insights into the formation of a new social movement as it is still taking shape in real time. Watch this video on Youtube.
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Social Network Unionism by Peter Hall-Jones | New Unionism Network
In 2010, Network member Örsan Şenalp coined the term “social network unionism”*. He was describing the shift towards “a peer to peer, transnational, common, and hyperempowered labour class movement“. Since then, Örsan has worked hard to bring us “tales from the typeface” of this new … Continue reading
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15th October. What’s the plan? Towards P2P & transnationally networked constituent assemblies
* Definition. Looking for human dignity, we make a call to a global mobilization through specific actions, for building networks that allow the world population to decide how the world should be. The key of 15 Oct should not be … Continue reading
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Wall Street occupation goes into 4th day — in pictures | Reflections on a Revolution ROAR
Via Scoop.it – Mapping Social Network Unionism Worldwide Despite multiple arrests and pouring rain, the protests in Lower Manhattan show no sign of abating. Here are the best photos of day #3 of the occupation.Show original
Communications workers & unions | New Unionism Network
‘Knowledge work’ is increasingly significant in global value chains – where creating, processing and transporting information plays a crucial role – but the analysis of this area of employment enjoys less attention. What is the scope for unionisation? How might … Continue reading
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The Cyberunions Podcast: Episode Eighteen – The Long and Unconventional History of Industrial Action | Cyberunions
The Long and Unconventional History of Industrial Action http://cyberunions.org/wp-content/plugins/audio-player-oogiechetos/assets/player.swf?ver=2.0.4.1 Download OGG 0:39 Walton’s impressed with the site stats Thanks for your visits! We’re set to run out of bandwidth again Some interesting subreddits have been directing traffic to cyberunions Check … Continue reading
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Why we are marching in Paris on September 17 | ROARMAG
By Jérôme E. Roos On September 16, 2011 This Saturday, tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of people will take to the streets in a global day of action against the banks. Here is why we march.A New Season of Protest The fall … Continue reading
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ALL THE INDIGNANTS OF THE WORLD UNITE!: CALL FOR SYNCRONISATION OF MOBILISATIONS TOWARDS 15 OCTOBER 2011
OPEN LETTER TO TRADE UNION MOVEMENT, PROGRESSIVE NGOS AND OTHER FORCES IN EUROPE AND ELSEWHERE Dear friends, comrades, Thousands of angry, indignant people who come from different walks of life and who stayed silent for a long time against the injustice had … Continue reading
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FROM ITALY: JOINT CALL FOR A NATIONAL MOBILIZATION ON OCTOBER 15th IN ROME | Labour & Globalisation Network
In Italy and France open minded, progressive unions are joining the call of Indignados! This can change the course of things and open a new way to reset the unjust and wasteful system we had to bear for a long time! … Continue reading
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Via Scoop.it – Mapping Social Network Unionism Worldwide globalrevolution on Livestream. This channel will feature live streams from global non violent revolution spreading across the globe, with the first broadcasts from Wall Street Occupation in NYC that will start on … Continue reading
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The Cyberunions Podcast: Episode Seventeen – Building an international comradeship of cyber cadre!
by WALTON PANTLAND on SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 · LEAVE A COMMENT· in PODCAST Building an international comradeship of cyber cadre! http://cyberunions.org/wp-content/plugins/audio-player-oogiechetos/assets/player.swf?ver=2.0.4.1 Download OGG 00:39 Stephen’s updates Video editing using OpenShot and Blender Blender rocks! There’s a learning curve, but it’s worth it Got a lot of assistance from a fellow listener Julien who … Continue reading
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After capitalism – four recent thinkers | New Unionism Network
“We are a movement that builds, not destroys.” — César Chávez, U.S. union organizer Some people see history as a battle of ideas — each attracting adherents in a struggle for rational progress. Others see it as a battle of forces … Continue reading
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Kenny Bell: From loss to living legacy | Hilary Wainwright
Kenny Bell stood for a distinctive, strategic and effective kind of trade unionism writes Hilary Wainwright Kenny Bell, 30 May 1949 – 14 Aug 2011 Deputy Convenor, UNISON Northern Region Branch Secretary, UNISON Newcastle City Council Branch The Latin American poet Pablo … Continue reading
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New life in the unions? | Red Papper
Red Pepper interviews union leaders Len McCluskey of Unite and Mark Serwotka of PCS The Unite and PCS unions represent ‘a particular kind of trade unionism’, Unite leader Len McCluskey said when he addressed the PCS’s conference. Nina Power, Hilary … Continue reading
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