Blacklisted

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The Secret War between Big Business and Union Activists

By Dave Smith and Phil Chamberlain

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Blacklisted reveals the hidden history of blacklisting in the UK construction industry, spotlighting a landmark court victory and the ongoing Pitchford public inquiry into undercover policing. The book connects UK developments with global campaigns opposing blacklisting and spycops, showing solidarity with labour activists and whistleblowers.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in labour rights, investigative journalism, and social justice campaigns.

The full story of the blacklisting scandal in the UK construction industry, with further revelations about spycops and police collusion

National print and online campaign.Serialization in the Guardian. Events at union branches, bookstores, universities, community groups, conferences and festivals. Support from MPs, activists, unions, journalists, comedians and other public figures. Outreach to industrial relations academics and researchers.

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In this fully updated new edition, the authors lift the lid on blacklisting. They detail the historic court victory for construction workers in the UK and the ongoing Pitchford public inquiry into undercover policing. It links developments in the UK with campaigns across the world against blacklisting and spycops, and in solidarity with labour activists and whistleblowers.

Blacklisted offers an in-depth look into these pressing issues, providing insights and detailing efforts made in the fight for justice and transparency.

Phil Chamberlain is an experienced investigative journalist who has written for the Guardian, Observer, and the Independent.

Dave Smith is a blacklisted union activist from the construction industry, and an award-winning campaigner on human rights, health and safety, anti-fascism, and employment rights issues.

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John McDonnell, MP, praises this work for its courageous and determined exposé of the blacklist's operation, noting its significant contribution to revealing the truth behind the destruction it caused to workers and families.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780262574

Publisher: New Internationalist Publications Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: New Internationalist Publications Ltd

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 316

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Dave Smith Education & Reference Non-Fiction Phil Chamberlain Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Phil Chamberlain: Phil Chamberlain is an experienced investigative journalist who has written for the Guardian, Observer and the Independent amongst others. He is also a senior lecturer in journalism at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
Dave Smith: Dave Smith is a blacklisted union activist from the construction industry, and an award-winning campaigner on human rights, health and safety, anti-fascism and employment rights issues. He currently works as a trade union education tutor.