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FAU Berlin calls for the “We’ve had enough!” (“Wir haben es satt”) demonstration in the anti-capitalist bloc

from FAU Berlin

Workers in agriculture, horticulture, environmental, and forestry professions experience on a daily basis how exploitative and destructive the existing economic system is. Every year, people die doing this work. Many struggle with precarious contracts, wage dumping, and discrimination, especially our migrant comrades. While agricultural workers in other regions of the world experience hunger, violence, and displacement, the fruits of these conditions end up in our supermarkets. Continue reading “FAU Berlin calls for the “We’ve had enough!” (“Wir haben es satt”) demonstration in the anti-capitalist bloc”

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Next steps from initiative to industry trade union

Since the first steps 2022, the number of IGG members has more than doubled. With our initial presence in trade associations, protests and conferences, we were fortunately able to gain many experienced colleagues and thus expertise and different perspectives. At the same time, the complex debates surrounding the farmers’ protests also showed us how important it is to develop a joint analysis and strategy for the IGG in order to be effective in labor disputes and social movements. We have therefore set ourselves this task for 2024.

At the same time, we are working on building regional and sub-sector groups, our multilingualism and our presence in other networks. We invite all interested colleagues to join us on our journey and play an active role in shaping the IGG.