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Workers' Inquiry

Notes From Below
Class Struggle
Deindustrialization
Higher Education
Care Sector
Social Care
Casualization
Austerity
Workers' Rights
Neoliberalism
Marxism
Working Class
Solidarity
Economic Conditions
Health Care
Disability
Economic Inactivity
Care Economy
Capitalism
Brexit
Migration

A podcast about work, struggle and revolution by Notes from Below.

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James is a driver on the Piccadilly Line and talks to us about work, organising and what it's like to operate London's transport infrastructure.

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Mostafa Henaway
Community organizer at the Immigrant Workers Centre
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Nick Francis
Former bouncer and security guard who reflects on his experiences in the hospitality industry.
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Episode: Ep 5: Close the Door Behind You
Jonas Marvin
Historian and author of the Marx's Dream Journal newsletter
Episode: Ep 4: We the Surplus
Sai Englert
Editor at large for Notes from Below and author of 'Settler Colonialism: An Introduction'
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Episode: Ep 3: The Political Leap

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Callum
Host with a background in labor movements and political activism, frequently addressing the challenges and narratives of workers in various sectors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Beyond experience

    Worker’s Inquiry works because it wrings socialist theory out of workers’ experience. In a left dominated by declassed activists and academics, this is a welcome relief. And it’s well produced!

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Ep 11 : Under London
Q: Can you start by kind of describing to me what a normal day at work looks like for you?
James describes his work day starting at midday, consisting of driving the Piccadilly Line up and down with minimal human interaction and long stretches of monotony, leading to feelings of isolation.
Ep 6: Mine Women
Q: What specific problems were women facing in the mine that kind of incentivized you to start this self-organization?
Karin explains that women faced unequal working conditions including sexual harassment, inadequate facilities, and a lack of representation in workplace governance.
Ep 6: Mine Women
Q: Could you tell us what an ordinary day looks like for you?
Karin describes her previous job in the mine, detailing the scheduled work, safety protocols, and the harsh physical environment of the mining industry.
Ep 2: Cooking up a Storm
Q: What would you say to a young worker just coming into the industry?
Eric encourages young workers to speak to everyone and not believe in hierarchical structures, stressing the importance of understanding labor rights.
Ep 2: Cooking up a Storm
Q: How has Brexit and COVID changed the role of migrants in the labour process?
Eric observes that Brexit led to an exodus of skilled migrant workers, with agency workers filling gaps, creating a racialized division of labor in kitchens.

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Focused on the intersections of labor and socio-political movements, this podcast explores critical topics related to workers' rights, union organizing, and the struggles within various industries. Episodes feature detailed discussions on the impacts of casualization in academia, the exploitation of both migrant and indigenous workers, and the role of collective action in combating systemic injustices, particularly in the context of the labor movement's evolution. A distinctive feature lies in its commitment to amplifying voices from diverse sectors, including care workers, hospitality staff, and transportation workers, which enriches the dialogue around the pressing challenges they face today.

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