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PAWA Education Series
PRACTICE WITHOUT THEORY IS BLIND: THEORY WITHOUT PRACTICE IS STERILE PAWA has been running an educational series for members. Part 1 looked at the origins of capitalism globally and in Africa and Part 2 looked at how piracy against the Spanish and the trans-atlantic slave trade contributed to the development of capital and capitalism. Download…
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The Pan-African Worker – Issue 2
Following on the success of the publication of our first ever issue of the Pan African Workers’ Association (PAWA) magazine, we have now produced a second issue. In this issue you will find articles on: And much more! The latest issue is accessible here.
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PAWA Activists Boost Union Power with Wales Training
I recently had the privilege of joining a powerful third activist training session hosted by the Pan-African Workers Association (PAWA) in the heart of Wales. Led by the inspiring Sekai and seasoned organiser Jamie Woodcock, the weekend was nothing short of transformative. The training was focused on empowering a new generation of confident and skilled…
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Long Hours, Cold Breaks, Low Pay: Is This What We Deserve?
Every day, I drive an hour just to get to work. You might ask, what about fuel? It’s not paid for.From 7 a.m. until 10 p.m., I’m away from home. My so-called “breaks” are spent sitting in a cold car between calls, trying to stay warm.Some days, I get paid for just six hours. If…
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Migrant labour exploited again: Response to the UK’s 2025 Immigration White Paper
Comrades from the Pan-African Workers’ Association (PAWA) are outraged by the UK government’s Immigration White Paper, published in May 2025. The document claims to be part of a plan to reduce net migration, yet again, against an amorphous, shifting target. Successive UK governments have promised to “crack down” on immigration, but none commit to a…
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The Pan-African Worker: Issue 1, June 2025
We are delighted to announce the publication of our flagship newsletter,The Pan-African Worker. As the General Secretary noted in the editorial of this inaugural publication: This newsletter stands as a testament to our growing strength and our collective efforts to raise working-class consciousness among African-origin workers in Britain. This first issue includes: And much more.…
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