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Ralph Darlington
@ralphdarlington.bsky.social
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Emeritus Professor of Employment Relations, Uni Salford; ‘Labour Revolt in Britain 1910-14’ @PlutoPress; researching for a new political biography of the legendary labour leader Tom Mann https://www.salford.ac.uk/our-staff/ralph-darlington
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Ok, so we’ve now reached No 15 of my recommended texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain in this 100th anniversary year - one book per day Mon-Fr @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @nwlh.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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For all of those left-wing bibliophiles amongst you, here is a wonderful second-hand resource
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February 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Today is my Book No 14 of recommended texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain in this 100th anniversary year - one book per day Mon-Fri @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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This book has just been published and I’m including it in my recommended texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain in this 100th anniversary year - one book per day Mon-Fr - this is no 13 @strikemap.org @sslh.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Today it’s No. 12

Recommended texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain in this 100th anniversary year - one book per day Mon-Fr
@strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @iassc.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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📝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: workersoftheworld.net/call-for-art...

#IASSC
Text reads feb 2026. International Association of Strikes and Social Conflicts. IASS-NET.ORG. Call for articles. Picture of Woman calling
February 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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If you’re looking for some recommended texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain in this 100th anniversary year - here is my Book No. 11 - one book per day Mon-Fri @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Well, today we’ve reached Book No. 10 of my 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 Mon-Fri @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Today it’s Book No. 9 of my 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 Mon-Fri @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @iassc.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Ok, so here is Book No. 8 of my 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 @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Here is Book No. 7 of 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 @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @iassc.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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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

@strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Book No. 5
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
@strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Recommended classic texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain, in this 100th anniversary year.
Book no. 4 - one book per day @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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Recommended classic texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain, in this 100th anniversary year.
Book no. 3 - one book per day
@strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @phm.org.uk @keithbeard.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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#GeneralStrike100 February overview from the General Strike 100 national partnership

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🎪
𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 🏛️🗣️
𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡🛍️

#GeneralStrike #February #Strike #TradeUnions #Events #Exhibitions #Museums

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January 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Recommended classic texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain, in this 100th anniversary year.
Book no. 2 - one book per day
@strikemap.org
@redhen90.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Oxfam’s annual survey of global inequality reveals that since 2020 the collective wealth of the (by now) 3,000 billionaires grew by 81% which would be enough to eradicate global poverty 26 times over - you read that correctly, 26 times over
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report says
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Recommended classic texts on the background, dynamics and politics of the 1926 General Strike in Britain, in this 100th anniversary year - one book a day @strikemap.org @keithbeard.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social @redhen90.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Short video on the origins of trade unions in Manchester and why they remain important in today’s world, made by University of Salford film students - for which I was interviewed

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STATE OF THE UNION FINAL CUT.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Superb new book on the 1926 General Strike in this 100th anniversary year @sslh.bsky.social @strikemap.org @redhen90.bsky.social @keithbeard.bsky.social @buiraonline.bsky.social @wcmlibrary.bsky.social @iassc.bsky.social

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January 14, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️| @zarahsultana.bsky.social will be joining #Megapicket 3-D on 30 January.

RSVP: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP

BUILD THE MEGAPICKET 🪧🪧🪧🪧

#Megapicket3 #Megapicket #StrikeMap #Birmingham #BrumBinStrike #BirminghamBinStrike
Promotional poster for a speaker announcement featuring Zarah Sultana. Event scheduled for 30 January 2026, supported by multiple organizations. The design includes a central image of Zarah Sultana with a red background and details in white and black text.
January 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas
Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The full length podcast interview with me on my book ‘Labour Revolt in Britain 1910-14’ exploring the scale of industrial militancy, tensions between rank-and-file workers and union officials, and link between strike activity and political radicalisation
open.substack.com/pub/wecanwor...
Our Maiden Podcast Now Available
The Turbulent Years Before the 1st World War. Understanding the Labour Revolt of 1910–14: A Conversation with Professor Ralph Darlington
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December 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
ralphdarlington.bsky.social
The full length podcast interview with me on my book ‘Labour Revolt in Britain 1910-14’ exploring the scale of industrial militancy, tensions between rank-and-file workers and union officials, and link between strike activity and political radicalisation
open.substack.com/pub/wecanwor...
Our Maiden Podcast Now Available
The Turbulent Years Before the 1st World War. Understanding the Labour Revolt of 1910–14: A Conversation with Professor Ralph Darlington
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM