Tag: News
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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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Care Workers in Norfolk Lead the Way in Collective Resistance
In October 2024, a PAWA member posted a desperate message in the South West group: “Where does one report if their employer abuses them?” This was a cry for help. PAWA immediately activated its organisers from the IWW, and within 48 hours, the worker was contacted by phone. It quickly became clear that this worker…
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PAWA participates in migration, work rights and collective justice workshop
Members of PAWA recently attended a one-day workshop on migration, workers’ rights, and collective justice, organised by Migrant Action in Leeds. The event explored key issues affecting migrant workers, including how visa sponsorship can perpetuate state-enabled exploitation. Fizza Quaresh from the Migrants Rights Network emphasised that the crisis faced by sponsored workers in Britain is…
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