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Blacklisted book event, Glasgow

5th November 2015 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Blacklisted coverBlacklisted tells the controversial story of the illegal strategies that transnational construction companies resorted to in their attempt to keep union activists away from their places of work. This is a story of a bitter struggle, in which collusion with the police and security services resulted in victimization, violence and unemployment, with terrible effects on families and communities.

Drawing on first-hand accounts of the workers, Blacklisted reveals how, when major construction projects were unionized, those involved were unlawfully victimized. From the building sites to the High Court, this is a story of ordinary working people taking on some of the most powerful transnational companies in the world.

The book also reveals how blacklisting extended beyond construction activists to environmental campaigners, journalists, politicians and academics. And it adds an international perspective with related stories from America and Europe.

Hear direct from author Dave Smith about his experiences of blacklisting, the role of undercover police, the search for answers and the fight for justice.

Chair: Professor Phil Taylor

All students, academics and trade unionists from inside & outside the university are welcome.

You can buy the book at this talk or get it online direct from the publishers.

Details

Date:
5th November 2015
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

Thomas Graham Building, TG227
295 Cathedral Street
Glasgow, G1 1XL
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Website:
http://www.strath.ac.uk/maps/thomasgrahambuilding/

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