Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 3d

some of the stuff in this world we take as unshakeable facets of politics or economy are about as arbitrary and self-policed as a bit of paper on a drinks machine :)

unethusiasm enthusiast @ballistari.bsky.social · 3d

if wesley thinks i'm going to be defeated by a jpeg he's got another thing coming

image of a soft drink dispenser with a note that reads "want coca-cola classic? it's one glass only. based on new government laws, we've had to limit coca-cola classic to one glass per customer. still thirsty? help yourself to our low-sugar fizzy bottomless soft drinks"

2 6

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 3d

live footage from manc

tumblr post by "everything foxes"

picture of fox in the wind

reposted by "foxpost generator" with caption

"it fuckem WIMDY"

104,000 notes

1 2

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 4d

And, friendly reminder, our meeting is at 2pm today! Come on down or via Jitsi meet to see how we're keeping the union fighting strong 🤝

1

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 4d

Stunning endorsement of the work @acornunion.bsky.social members do from the same offices as our branch.

If you don't want to "wreak business that work hard for there living" too, we're both ready to hear from you!

1 1 4

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 4d

Born too late to make a better world in the face of injustice.

Born too early to make a better world in the face of injustice.

Born just in time to make a better world in the face of injustice.

2 6

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 5d

☕ As always, we look forward to seeing new and old FWs alike. Snacks and boardgames will be provided at the office, too!

ℹ️ For FWs attending in person, we'd love it if you could bring a mask to help combat COVID and seasonal illness (though we plan to have some handy). Let's keep eachother safe <3

1

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 5d

🚨BRANCH MEETING THIS SUNDAY🚨

🏢 We've been preparing for our branch meeting this Sunday, setting a busy agenda and policies to discuss with members, both within the branch and across the WISE-RA union region.

📍 Branch office or Jitsi Meet
📆 Sunday Oct 5th
⏰ 14:00 -> 15:00

1 1

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 5d

🗞️ NEWS

📢 On Monday, in solidarity with the Malvern House workers of @teflunion.bsky.social we visited their Manc campus, reaching out to students and teachers alike.

🫶 TEFL workers from MH London are comin' up norf! Come down on Saturday 11th October to lend an ear to our southern comrades <3

Manchester public meeting: The Malvern House strike!

Hear the story of the Malvern House teachers, who are taking the first strike action in the history of the UK language teaching industry.

www.eventbrite.com

1 3 5

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 5d

Good evening, fellow workers. While the comms admin was asleep for Tuesday Tribunals, the IWW Manchester branch has been putting in the work.

💪🧵💪

1 3

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 7d

bug

1 2

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 7d

vm.tiktok.com/ZNdGwT5UW/

Dissecting the scale of labour rights violations versus what we take to tribunal: it's staggering.

we shouldn't need the state to save us when we have eachother. solidarity is more powerful than you think!

TikTok - Make Your Day

vm.tiktok.com

4 7

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 7d

how it feels checking the date and realising i forgor to post

the cockroach from metamorphosis chilling in bed

1 1 8

Reposted by IWW Manchester

IWW London @londoniww.bsky.social · 10d

🗓️ Tuesday 30 September
⏰ 8.00am - 10.00am
📌 Malvern House London, 200 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JP
maps.app.goo.gl/qVtY...

Show up tomorrow, bring a friend, your banners and your voice!

*An injury to one is an injury to all!*

Malvern House London · 200 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JP, United Kingdom

★★★★★ · English language school

maps.app.goo.gl

3 4

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 10d

FWs were at Malvern House's Manchester offices today, spreading the word of their fellow workers on strike with @teflunion.bsky.social 🫶

There is solidarity in a union, we will make sure bosses across the country brush our demands under the rug.

Join us!
teflworkersunion.org/join/

Building sign: Malvern House Manchester
Leaflet below the sign:

MALVERN HOUSE

TEACHERS HAVE A UNION!

What they're fighting for:

No more zero-hours (for those who request it)

The reinstatement of a sacked workmate

A negotiated policy on the distribution of hours

Union recognition

Respect, dignity, and a voice on the job!

Meet the new boss...

*Rest of the text is cut off.*

1 6 8

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 10d

Organisers, workers, and citizens across the region should consider how we can emulate the success of VLC across the country, providing community-led resources to tackle the injustices that we all face.

An injury to one is an injury to all✊

@acornunion.bsky.social
@manchestersf.bsky.social

1 3

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 10d

@vlcliverpool.bsky.social

Vauxhall Community Law Centre has published a brilliant impact report for 2024-2025, detailing the amazing work they do on the ground to support the most vulnerable folks across Liverpool.

👇👇👇

Vauxhall Law Centre - Impact Report 24\/25 | PDF to Flipbook

Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

heyzine.com

1 5 5

Reposted by IWW Manchester

IWW London @londoniww.bsky.social · 10d

IWW members who teach at Malvern House are striking today and tomorrow after years of dedication, compromise and unanswered demands for respect and stability at work.

1 6 8

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 12d

3/3

And that's about it...

BUT NOT FOR LONG!

Want to help expand the list of awesome news from our branch? Have a problem at work? Or just want a chat with a brew?

Our branch meets next on Oct 5th, in person and online: We'd love to see ya there! 👇

iww.org.uk/manchester

a man in a suit stands in front of a map of the world with the words but not for long below him

ALT: a man in a suit stands in front of a map of the world with the words but not for long below him

media.tenor.com

1

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 12d

2/3

👀 Internally, we've been planning lots of cool stuff for future events and branch meetings, so keep your eyes peeled!

a cat is laying on a bed with a gifbin.com link

ALT: a cat is laying on a bed with a gifbin.com link

media.tenor.com

1 1

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 12d

1/3

This is a shorter one this week!

📢 Fellow workers were out in Manchester this week, informing workers and students at Malvern House about the upcoming strike by their colleagues in @teflunion.bsky.social!

🗞️ We've started two comms initiatives - The newsblast and Tribunal Tuesdays!

a black cat is sitting on a table in front of a mcdonald 's .

ALT: a black cat is sitting on a table in front of a mcdonald 's .

media.tenor.com

1 1 2

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 12d

Good evening, FWs! We're back for another branch newsblast at Manchester IWW.

Because no matter where you doomscroll, the union isn't far behind.

💪🧵💪

1 2

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 12d

💪👀💪

TEFL Workers' Union @teflunion.bsky.social · 12d

🚨 🚨TOMORROW’S PROTEST CANCELED🚨🚨

Due to successful negotiations, tomorrow’s demo in Russell Square to support Sheela has been cancelled. Thanks to all for their support and solidarity! More details to follow.

2 4

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 15d

Perhaps it could inspire us that workers organising against the state can amass a force for change that even the very depths of the earth opening up cannot match! 🤝

1

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 15d

Think you've been had?

So do we.

iww.org.uk/join

Graphic of 3 concentric circles.

The outer circle depicts Musk, Bezos, and Farage and is labelled "THE TOTAL VALUE OF YOUR LABOUR"

The 2nd circle is much smaller, and labelled "YOUR SALARY", and depicts some groceries.

The 3rd circle is even smaller, labelled "TAXES" and depicts Westminster.

In the smallest circle, there is a tiny red dot. The red dot is labelled "WHAT YOU SPEND HELPING REFUGEES".

Below the graphic, there is a headline:

THINK YOUVE BEEN HAD?
SO DO WE.

iww.org.uk/join

2 3 6

IWW Manchester @iwwmanchester.bsky.social · 15d

sabotabby 🤝 priatetabby

1 2