MIRS

The Manchester Industrial Relations Society provides an important forum for the discussion of industrial relations and employment issues

[Ralph Darlington @irrelations]

This is a significant increase in trade union membership (up by 192,00 to 6.6 million) and density (up to 22.4 percent from 22 per cent) - but a more combative union movement against the employers and government could massively improve on this

[WeCanWorkItOut @historyofwork]

In the latest episode of the We Can Work It Out podcast, David Torrance discuss his new book The Edge of Revolution: The General Strike that Shook Britain.
https://t.co/0K9TMbrZXi #tradeunions #workersrights #generalstrike
@ILRReview @BUIRAonline @irrelations @ManchesterIRS

[Dr Jonathan Lord @drjdlord]

9 Days That Shook Britain- In the latest 'We Can Work It Out' podcast, I speak with Professor Jonathan Schneer on the General Strike 1926. Access the podcast here:
https://t.co/qOHKfhyK0a
#generalstrike @OxUniPress @The_TUC @ILRReview @BUIRAonline @irrelations @ManchesterIRS

[Ralph Darlington @irrelations]

“Remembering the Past, Fighting for the Future” event at the People’s History Museum at which I’m one of the speakers Thursday 7 May 5.30-8.30pm @strike_map
https://t.co/t0w3pI5qTm

[Intl. Association of Strikes & Social Conflicts @iassconline]

NEW 🚨| The latest issue of our workers of the world journal is now out.

This issue focuses on Education, how, what and for whom?

Read and share here:
https://t.co/uvZLx1mcsS

#IASSC #InternationalSolidarity #Education

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

Remembering the past, fighting for the future  - People's History Museum: An evening of author talks https://t.co/3TIdJ57l0s

[Ralph Darlington @irrelations]

All welcome to this event either in person or online

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

‘How to beat the boss? Understanding unionisation in the games industry’ - next hybrid @MIRS meeting with Jamie Woodcock and Sarah Bewley 6-7.30pm Thurs 19 March, MMU Business School https://t.co/qMqgjSn3Mu

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

‘How to beat the boss? Understanding unionisation in the games industry’ - next hybrid @MIRS meeting with Jamie Woodcock and Sarah Bewley 6-7.30pm Thurs 19 March, MMU Business School https://t.co/qMqgjSn3Mu

[Dr Jonathan Lord @drjdlord]

On the 17th March 2022, P&O Ferries dismissed 786 seafarers. In Episode 6 our podcast, we speak to Seafarer John Lansdown, one of those dismissed. Listen on our Substack,Spotify,Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://t.co/wQpeRR112x

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

Next @MIRS (hybrid) meeting with the Industrial Law Society - ‘Future Directions in Labour Migration Law and Policy’ with Dr. Manoj Dias-Abey, University of Bristol Law School - Thursday 12 February 6.00-7.30pm - registration link:

https://t.co/Gkml6WXZWa

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

Next @MIRS (hybrid) meeting with the Industrial Law Society - ‘Future Directions in Labour Migration Law and Policy’ with Dr. Manoj Dias-Abey, University of Bristol Law School - Thursday 12 February 6.00-7.30pm - registration link:

https://t.co/Gkml6WXZWa

[Intl. Association of Strikes & Social Conflicts @iassconline]

📝Call for Articles | #Strikes and Social Conflicts in Hostile Environments.

Invitation to submit articles to our online journal 'Workers of the World'.

🚨Deadline for submissions is Sunday 31 May 2026.

Submission info here: https://t.co/RlyEY4emfW

#IASSC

[Dr Jonathan Lord @drjdlord]

In Episode 5 of We Can Work It Out, I was joined by Prof Susan Corby, Emeritus Professor of Employment Relations where we explored the history of the UK employment tribunal system. https://t.co/Z5fK0vxpRD #employmenttribunal #ministryofjustice #wecanworkitout #tradeunions

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

Next @MIRS (hybrid) meeting with the Industrial Law Society - ‘Future Directions in Labour Migration Law and Policy’ with Dr. Manoj Dias-Abey, University of Bristol Law School - Thursday 12 February 6.00-7.30pm - registration link:

https://t.co/Gkml6WXZWa

[Ralph Darlington @irrelations]

Book No. 6

Recommended classic texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain in this 100th anniversary year - one book per day

[WeCanWorkItOut @historyofwork]

A fascinating conversations with Prof. Richard Hyman, one of the founding figures of modern industrial relations. Listen here- https://t.co/K9rynBCmnj or on your usual podcast platform. #TradeUnions #WorkersRights @The_TUC @ILRReview @BUIRAonline @EJIR_News @ilo @irrelations

[Ralph Darlington @irrelations]

The legendary industrial relations academic Richard Hyman has been interviewed on the theme of ‘Why Power Still Matters: the Past, Present and Future of Work’ - here’s a short excerpt - full version available on Friday @BUIRAonline @EuroJournIR @WorkEqualities @strike_map

[Dr Jonathan Lord @drjdlord]

A really interesting discussion on the @historyofwork podcast with Professor Ralph Darlington, exploring a turbulent & compelling era of labour relations in the Uk. Enjoy the discussion https://t.co/YOdOjGkbWh.
@irrelations
@BUIRAonline
@IERUK
@LRDunionnews
@The_TUC

[MIRS @ManchesterIRS]

Joint @WorkEqualities and @MIRS Annual Lecture with Virginia Doellgast (ILR School, Cornell Uni, USA) speaking on ‘Building worker voice and power in AI decisions: Three cases in the German ICT industry’ Thursday 11 Dec 3pm https://t.co/fUIflyXCoF