THE SL-TUC aims to be A UNION UNLIKE ANY OTHER. It will be a grassroots, democratic and militant union that seeks to organise ALL workers in ALL industries in ALL countries, in ALL worlds virtual and real!
Unlike many traditional unions, the SL-TUC has directly elected and recallable officers.
The SL-TUC wishes to unite workers by industry (IE public sector, retail etc) in order that they will not be kept divided and competing with each other in their different trades.
THE SL-TUC CANNOT SELL YOU OUT because it is YOU! - its members make the decisions and have the final say.
The SL-TUC seeks to promote the ideal of worker's self organisation in Second Life and in Real Life! We will offer expert advice on labour law and practical help when you experience any work related hassle whether 'large' or 'small’, whether you're an SL escort getting hassle from a client or an RL mechanic with a dodgy boss.
We believe in helping workers to help themselves through collective organisation, not in selling services or forming partnerships with employers.
In short the SL-TUC will offer SOLIDARITY, DIRECT ACTION and the WILL TO WIN.
That's what it says at the side of this blog.
We are a collective of individuals who support the principles of direct democracy, worker's solidarity, and self management. An important tool in building such ideas is the formation of UNIONS.
Because in a real or virtual world driven by work and profit someone is always in danger of being exploited - that's the worker.
Unlike many traditional unions, the SL-TUC has directly elected and recallable officers.
The SL-TUC wishes to unite workers by industry (IE public sector, retail etc) in order that they will not be kept divided and competing with each other in their different trades.
THE SL-TUC CANNOT SELL YOU OUT because it is YOU! - its members make the decisions and have the final say.
The SL-TUC seeks to promote the ideal of worker's self organisation in Second Life and in Real Life! We will offer expert advice on labour law and practical help when you experience any work related hassle whether 'large' or 'small’, whether you're an SL escort getting hassle from a client or an RL mechanic with a dodgy boss.
We believe in helping workers to help themselves through collective organisation, not in selling services or forming partnerships with employers.
In short the SL-TUC will offer SOLIDARITY, DIRECT ACTION and the WILL TO WIN.
That's what it says at the side of this blog.
We are a collective of individuals who support the principles of direct democracy, worker's solidarity, and self management. An important tool in building such ideas is the formation of UNIONS.
Because in a real or virtual world driven by work and profit someone is always in danger of being exploited - that's the worker.
We aim to use the blog and make it available to SL residents who are engaged in workplace struggles or organising in SL or RL - obviously we are particularly interested in SL issues.
If you have an article or issue for us, send me a notecard in world with your story and we will publish it on the blog.
If you'd like more info on us check the blog out or search SL - Trade Union Confederation under groups in world.
The blog will be updated every friday.