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Bristol, UK
Joined May 2014
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We’re going to be holding rallies across the country. We’re going to be organising community resistance. We’re going to be on picket lines. Join us: wesayenough.co.uk
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It's a shame that the current administration can't work with ACORN as @housingpaul did. But ACORN members know we can't depend on fair-weather politicians to give us what we need for secure, affordable housing and decent, dignified lives. We have to win it for ourselves.
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WHITEWASH! 🚨 STITCHUP! 🚨 This afternoon we stormed the Living Rent Commission meeting! The Commission is a group of organisations set up to tackle the renting crisis. It has been stitched up by @MarvinJRees , who banned ACORN but decided to invite plenty of landlords.
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Animation Domination! That's right, production workers at #TheSimpsons, #AmericanDad & #FamilyGuy have filed to unionize under the #AnimationGuild! Together, they boast more that 750 years of animation industry experience - let's show them some respect! #productionstrong
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Absolute state of it. Our branch, run by couriers, has no interest in cosy partnerships or deals with exploitative companies like @Deliveroo Since 2016 IWGB deliveroo members have been successfully organising to win higher pay and better conditions across the UK.
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HUGE VICTORY! The government has approved of Oxford’s ‘selective licensing scheme’. All privately rented homes now need a license ensuring their homes are safe. We organised, took on the landlord lobby, and won🏆 oxford.gov.uk/news/article/2…
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It’s official‼️Amazon Labor Union is the first Amazon union in US HISTORY‼️POWER TO THE PEOPLE! #UnionStrong #ALUfortheWin – at Brooklyn, NY
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ACORN members and residents of Corbett House in Redfield met today with a constituency rep for @ThangamMP. They spoke of the terrible conditions in their block and neglect shown by @BristolCouncil. How will Thangam stand up for her constituents and hold the Council to account?
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Carmen and her two kids face being evicted illegally in just two weeks. Today we marched on her letting agent. Safe to say they weren't pleased to see us! But we'll be coming back until they give Carmen and her kids a guarantee that they can stay put in their family home. >>
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A massive thank you to the Icelandic Confederation of Labour for their letter of support for the @LockwoodLKWD workers facing unlawful redundancy. Iceland has some of the strongest labour laws in the world, making @hallibjornsson's actions even more shameful. #lockwoodlockout
Nottingham-based Lockwood Publishing is making 10% of its staff redundant just before Christmas. I share the @IWGBunion's concerns that the process they are using is unlawful. I've written to @LockwoodLKWD. This redundancy process should be halted immediately.
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🚨 The Game Worker Solidarity website is now live 🚨 We launched today with an online talk from workers organising at Activision Blizzard and Paizo ✊🎮 Have a look at the archive so far and let us know what you think - and if anything is missing! 💬 gameworkersolidarity.com/
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Today, the ABK Worker's Alliance announces the initiation of its strike. We encourage our peers in the Game Industry to stand with us in creating lasting change. For those who wish to join in solidarity, please consider donating to our Strike Fund. bit.ly/31INLl8
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I'm deeply sad that we've been forced to make this public, but immeasurably proud of my friends and colleagues who are standing up for their rights and, despite their awful experiences, still trying to push our industry forward. They're an awesome team.
🔥📢 Lockwood Publishing workers are taking action today against unlawful redundancy. We stand in solidarity with the workers who must not be ignored. #LockwoodLockout gameworkers.co.uk/lockwood-w…
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🔥📢 Lockwood Publishing workers are taking action today against unlawful redundancy. We stand in solidarity with the workers who must not be ignored. #LockwoodLockout gameworkers.co.uk/lockwood-w…
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We're proud to announce that Auroch Digital recently became a patron of The Sunflower Ward at #Bristol Children's Hospital🌻 Play is important for all children, especially going through recovery. Read our blog post to learn more and see how you can help🎮 aurochdigital.com/blog/auroc…
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Sign up for the Solidarity Squad and help shape the present and future of workers!
[1/7] 🔥 Today, we launch the IWGB #SolidaritySquad. 🔥 💥 Become a Solidarity Squad member for as little as £3 a month to support precarious and migrant workers in our fight against exploitation and inequality! Join today: iwgb.link/solidarity-squad
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🚨PLEASE SHARE🚨 The legal system that protects the rich has left ACORN w/out representation in an upcoming case. This isn’t a one off; we get a new threat weekly. We need your help to ensure we can keep fighting back - can you chip in to our legal fund? gofund.me/bf68defe
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🚨PLEASE SHARE🚨 Property developers, insurance companies, and a legal system that was designed to work against our interests have left ACORN without legal representation in an upcoming case.
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Given how little care this lot have for their tenants, it’s no surprise they’re happy to drive into ACORN members with their car, but it is absolutely disgusting. We won’t be intimidated by these cowards, and this behaviour will only backfire on them.
A little while ago, we held a picket outside Horizon Properties in support of our member Eve. Her landlord showed up to the office and did.... This. This isn't the first time Mr Al Khafaji has been aggressive towards our activists.
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