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The Workers’ Councils of 1956

“What is our foremost task today? For the workers’ councils to take actual power in every factory and workplace, because, in social terms, the workers’ council is entitled to all the rights of an owner. Only now have the factories, banks, and land truly become theirs. Let us take great care of them…

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26 Oct 2026

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The Workers’ Councils of 1956

Author: Feitl István Source: merce.hu

05 Oct 2026

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A Resurrection From Social Amnesia: An Interview on 'Every Acre, Every Factory'

The recently released documentary film Every Acre, Every Factory - Ideas for a Necessary Revolution aims to collectively contribute to the discussion around revolution and systemic change. To do this, the creators of the film spent eighteen months interviewing dozens of contemporary workers, who ar…

Source: notesfrombelow.org

Auto industry Cooperatives and worker self-management Marco Bauer Class composition

08 Sep 2026

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The workers at a ceramics factory in L'Hospitalet take over and transform it into a cooperative.

EsCultura continues a business with four decades of history with the support of The Cooperative Athenaeum La Col·lectiva. Occupation Dimarts, 8 de setembre de 2026 | 14:00 h The six workers who have taken over the ceramics factory have established the EsCultura cooperative in L'Hospitalet. …

Author: Joana Junyent i Rofes Source: jornal.cat

Joana Junyent i Rofes Spain Mineral Raw Materials Production Cooperatives and worker self-management

24 Aug 2026

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Chronology of Catalan cooperativism (1842-2024), by La Ciutat Invisible

• Historical Overview Follow us on social media to stay up to date with the latest news The Invisible City [Published January 1, 2025] Background 1842 In Catalonia, proto-cooperative experiments begin, such as the Companyia Fabril de Teixidors a Mà de Barcelona, a factory with 200 workers run…

Author: La Ciutat Invisible Source: jornal.cat

Spain Cooperatives and worker self-management

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Future Skills: How Trade Unions Shape Vocational Education

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Who determines the knowledge and skills the labour market will need tomorrow? Should vocational education be the sole responsibility of the state and employers? What role can trade unions play in shaping the future of work and professions? Join our webinar, “Future Skills: How Trade Unions Shape Vocational Education.” The webinar will be held in English, with simultaneous interpretation into Ukrainian. Vocational education is not only about preparing young people for their first jobs. It also gives workers opportunities to gain new skills, improve their qualifications and adapt to changes in the labour market. In Norway, trade unions actively take part in shaping vocational education and skills development policy. Cooperation between the state, employers and trade unions helps align the needs of the economy with workers’ interests. We will discuss: • How Norway’s vocational education and workforce training system is organised • The role of trade unions in shaping skills and competence development policy • How tripartite cooperation between the state, employers and trade unions works in vocational education • How to ensure that vocational training meets the real needs of the labour market • Why lifelong learning and upskilling matter for protecting workers’ interests • How trade unions can influence access to and the quality of vocational education This topic is especially important for Ukraine. The war has significantly changed the labour market: some sectors face severe skills shortages, others need new competencies, and thousands of workers have had to change occupations or adapt to new conditions. At the same time, Ukraine’s reconstruction, economic modernisation and European integration will require new approaches to vocational education and workforce training. But who will decide which skills are needed? And will workers and their trade unions have a voice in shaping this policy? Vocational education is not only a response to employers’ needs. It is also an investment in people, their opportunities, professional development and future. That is why trade unions must be full participants in shaping policy in this field. Join the discussion on how cooperation between trade unions, employers and the state can help build a vocational education system that meets today’s challenges and prepares workers for the future. Time: 12:00–13:30 MSK (UTC+3), November 3, 2026. Working language: English

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The Workers’ Councils of 1956

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The Workers’ Councils of 1956

A Resurrection From Social Amnesia: An Interview on 'Every Acre, Every Factory'

The workers at a ceramics factory in L'Hospitalet take over and transform it into a cooperative.

Chronology of Catalan cooperativism (1842-2024), by La Ciutat Invisible

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Future Skills: How Trade Unions Shape Vocational Education

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