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'Mon the Workers Book Launch with Author Daniel Gray
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Welcome to Season 2 of ’Mon the Workers, a podcast brought to you by the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Today we’re speaking to Daniel Gray, author of the STUC’s new book, also named ’Mon the Workers, celebrating 125 years of the STUC.
Over the next few episodes Daniel will be interviewing a range of trade union activists in Scotland, discussing their experiences of trade unionism and the battles they’ve faced. From local workplace struggles to international solidarity campaigns, the interviews will weave together a diverse range of stories, straight from the workers who made it happen.
If you require the transcript please email info@stuc.org.uk
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The postman and the primary teacher, the midwife and the musician. Workers in shops, workers at sea. Solidarity with the Columbian farmer and the Palestinian fireman…
Modern trade unionists in Scotland perform all types of role in every imaginable location and are drawn from all backgrounds. They campaign to win on issues facing the colleague next to them and a comrade thousands of miles away.
‘Mon the Workers lets them tell their stories, in their words. It is a celebration of 125 years of the STUC, and a clarion call for the next generation to agitate, organise and win.
‘Mon the Workers demonstrates past achievements, explores the ideas trade unionists have fought for and rouses the movement towards future victories. 75 trade union members, reps and officials tell short stories of union life from the anti-apartheid movement to Wick Wants Work. Their written portraits are accompanied by 50 charismatic documentary images of other, fellow trade unionists.
Surprising, amusing, touching and occasionally infuriating, this very human book pulsates with the heartbeat of the trade union movement which has achieved so much and still has more to do.
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Pre-order the book by visiting this link: https://www.luath.co.uk/product/mon-the-workers
Podcast hosted by Karina Liptrot and Rachel Thomson, and edited by Karina Liptrot. Don't forget to follow us on social media at @ScottishTUC.
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