Punk Ethics
@PunkEthics
DIY Collective, kickin' sweatshops out of the UK punk scene & promoting a progressive punk attitude
We are proud to have played a small part in bringing this story to the English speaking world. For anyone interested in political and police corruption, Chilean politics, and Mapuche and anarchist struggles, this is a must read. Plus an awesome foreword by @pennyrimbaud1.
Jailed by Chile for highlighting persecution of the Mapuche, a Basque anarchist now seeks justice. Review: The Good Don’t Use Umbrellas, Asel Luzarraga @PunkEthics #LatinAmerica #Chile #Pinochet #Mapuche #anarchism #police #fascism #bookreview HERE tinyurl.com/3y2s7b2n
Breaking news show Team USA supplier brand Figs, linked to forced labour abuse at Needle Craft in Jordan. Figs are saying they will exit the factory, which will leave workers to pay the price. inews.co.uk/news/us-olympi… Credit to @robhastings for keeping up pressure on this issue
Be a stitch in the change. Donate now. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/no-sweat-fig…
We’re launching our Crowdfunder—and we need you. For years, we’ve fought sweatshops. Today, we take our biggest step yet: We’re scaling up our union-made T-shirt business—and we’re asking you to be part of it We need your help to raise £30,000 to take No Sweat to the next level
Shocked by the news of the passing of Conflict's lead singer, Colin Jerwood.Our hearts go out to his family, friends and band mates. We had the pleasure of working with Colin a few times, He was a generous guy who's impact on the world of punk can't be overstated. Rest in Power.
In Myanmar, as rescue efforts for survivors beneath the rubble end, millions have been affected and are desperate for support. There is an urgent need for cash to provide things like: - Food and water - Tents and mats - Toilets - Generators Donate now... crowdfunder.co.uk/p/myanmar-eart…
We've joined forces with @No_Sweat to fundraise for grassroots rescue efforts in #Myanmar. We're supporting #FoodNotBombsMyanmar and the #CTUM in their work providing much needed relief to survivors and rescue workers. DONATE NOW ✊ crowdfunder.co.uk/p/myanmar-eart…
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Senior management at BrewDog have told workers that they must come into work from 6pm despite a serious weather warning still in place. This may force workers to travel during stay at home/risk to life warning. If they don’t come in, they won’t be paid.
Myanmar punk legends @therebelriot have a new album out and there is a fantastic review in @louderthanwar louderthanwar.com/rebel-riot-to-…
Our friends @No_Sweat teaming up with the @DurhamMiners... 🔥
No Sweat's annual comedy night it back, this time marking the 40th anniversary of the Miners Strike! Join us at The 100 Club on London's Oxford Street on Saturday 8th February for some of the best comedy and a special Q&A with ex-miners and union leaders tickettailor.com/events/marras/…
Through her involvement with the union at her factory, Leakhena found the courage to stand up for her rights and the rights of other women. Read her powerful story of transformation and the importance of speaking out against injustice: asia.floorwage.org/against-all-od… #Labour Sheroes
What portion of workers' income goes to food? Find out more at our Nov 18 panel discussion! Register here - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #LivingWage24
Our good friend, the Print artist Alice Valentina Biga, is fundraising for Doctors Without Borders (@MSF). Donate what you can and receive one of her prints as a gift. Check it out @... justgiving.com/crowdfunding/a…
“But our minds are also with the workers who died, were injured or feared for their lives while Levi was still refusing to join the Accord...Other brands should learn from this: there is no time to waste, sign the Accord now" @zehra1akhan too right! just-style.com/news/levi-join…
Today, we mark 12 years since the garment industry's deadliest factory fire. The Ali Enterprises disaster must never be repeated. TELL @LEVIS they must sign the Pakistan Accord now: labourbehindthelabel.org/levis-pakistan…
After the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) suspended Intertek as a certifying body, another institution follows. From human rights abuses to labour violations and organic certification, Intertek keep failing. ecotextile.com/2024081532384/…
When the fash came marching in Blackpool last weekend the @RebellionFest punks stood up to them and defended festival goers and local community members alike. One festival attendee was hospitalised and so a crowdfunder has been set up to support him. gofundme.com/f/sometimes-an…
Massive antifascist turn out in Walthamstow! #refugeeswelcome #lovereadysalted
Yesterday we march with comrades of the union movement at the 138th Durham Miners' Gala on the 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike. We marched representing all the trade unions in garment producing countries that we work with and support. THERE IS POWER IN A UNION!
🇰🇭 Cambodia: 40+ organisations publish a joint statement calling out intimidation attempts — 'Stop Reprisals Against CENTRAL Over Better Factories Report' @centralcambodia #FreedomofAssociation central-cambodia.org/archives/7039