LOUISE RAW talks to Sabby Dhalu, Kevin Courtney and Steve Wright about why we should all join next weekend’s march against the far right in London
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Stand-up against the gig economy
Conrad Landin chats with award-winning comedian ED NIGHT about precarious work, socialism and the difficulties of being a performing artist
DIANE ABBOTT says the socialist island has played an outsized role in the fight against racism worldwide — we must stand by it as Trump tries to choke it to death
GAWAIN LITTLE looks at the causes of the far-right resurgence and explains how the General Federation of Trade Unions is helping to combat it
As delegates from the north-east, Yorkshire & Humber meet this weekend in Durham, TUC regional secretary DAVE PIKE speaks to Ben Chacko about the challenges ahead
Prison Officers’ Association general secretary and TUC president STEVE GILLAN looks at what’s missing from the Employment Rights Act, and why we need further legislation
Militarism and war cannot be separated from ‘bread and butter issues,’ argues MICAELA TRACEY-RAMOS — opposing them is central to trade unionism
A STAND-UP routine at Edinburgh might not seem the most obvious front in the battle against gig economy exploitation.
But perhaps it’s exactly where the fight needs to be. The summer festivals and the massive fringe of comedy, theatre and music are notorious for the exploitation of venue staff desparate to get a break in the arts.
Now comedian Ed Night, nominated for the Best Newcomer Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2017, is putting precarity at the heart of his show.
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