Working Class Literature @workingclasslit
Podcast and Twitter for musing on working-class writing, literature in general and the conditions which make them possible. Sister project to @wrkclasshistory workingclasshistory.com Joined July 2019-
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A literary event like no other: the Florence Working-Class Literature Festival, held at a car parts factory under the control of the workers they tried to fire four years ago. Listen tomorrow at 4pm BST on Patreon: patreon.com/posts/wcl-14-l…
This Wed at 4pm BST: new @workingclasslit episode, Live from the Working-Class Literature Festival! We went to Florence to speak to authors, activists, and organisers about the festival, and what's next in the GKN struggle. Listen on Patreon: patreon.com/posts/wcl-14-l…
The festival takes place at the ex-GKN car parts factory in Florence, which was seized by workers after they were fired in 2021. They've held the factory for 4+ years and plan to reopen it as a coop making eco goods. Learn more in our previous eps here: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
Out now for everyone! Part 1 of our double-episode about Jack Hilton. @jckchd explains how Hilton survived WWI, got active the unemployed workers' movement, and became one of Orwell's favourite writers. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl12-…
Out now: part 2 of our double-episode about working-class author, Jack Hilton! We talk more to @jckchd about Hilton's novel, Caliban Shrieks, the support he received from Orwell, and the amazing story of how the novel got back. Listen and support us here: patreon.com/posts/wcl-13-j…
#OtD 6 May 1968 major street clashes in Paris in the early days of the May uprising took place. 10,000 students and young people battled police, leaving 600 students injured and 422 arrested, and 300 police injured. Books and reproduction artwork here: shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/ma…
Out at 3pm today! Support us, and listen here: patreon.com/posts/wcl12-ja…
Out at 3pm today! Support us, and listen here: patreon.com/posts/wcl12-ja…
As well as a number of English-language events, it has been confirmed today that interpreters will be available to translate Italian-language events into English, to make the festival as accessible as possible to international attendees
As well as a number of English-language events, it has been confirmed today that interpreters will be available to translate Italian-language events into English, to make the festival as accessible as possible to international attendees
And most importantly: COME! This year's festival takes place 4-6 April, and organisers are encouraging anyone interested to attend. Entry is free; just turn up at the GKN factory in Florence (more details on the webpage) workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
In this episode, we speak to organisers and attendees about what went on at the festival in previous years, and their hopes for the future. For more info (inc further reading, photos and a full documentary by @ReelNewsLondon), check out our website: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
New podcast for all! Part 2 of @workingclasslit on the Florence Working-Class Literature Festival, held annually at a former car parts factory taken over by its workers after they were laid off in 2021. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
And most importantly: come to this year's festival! 4-6 April at the GKN factory on Via Fratelli Cervi in Campi Bisenzio (about 45 minutes by public transport from Florence airport or central bus station). Entry is free (thanks to all the hard work of crowdfunding!)
On the webpage, you'll also find more info, including further reading, photos, a documentary, and a full transcript for Part 1. Check it out here: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
We spoke to two GKN workers, as well as working-class author, Alberto Prunetti, about the history of the GKN struggle and how the festival first got organised (despite repeated attempts at sabotage). More info on the webpage for the episode: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
New podcast for all! @workingclasslit talk to the organisers of the Florence Working-Class Literature Festival, held at the ex-GKN factory that was taken over by its workers after they were laid off in 2021. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
To understand what an incredible achievement the Working-Class Literature Festival is, listen to Dario Salvetti, spokesperson for the GKN factory collective who have hosted it for the past two years. More in our full podcast episode: patreon.com/posts/wcl11-fl…
To understand what an incredible achievement the Working-Class Literature Festival is, listen to Dario Salvetti, spokesperson for the GKN factory collective who have hosted it for the past two years. More in our full podcast episode: patreon.com/posts/wcl11-fl… https://t.co/5jlapxKIxH
And most importantly: COME! This year's festival takes place 4-6 April, and organisers are encouraging anyone interested to attend. Entry is free; just turn up at the GKN factory in Florence (more details on the webpage) workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
In this episode, we speak to organisers and attendees about what went on in previous years and their hopes for the future. For more info (including further reading, photos and a full documentary by @ReelNewsLondon), check out the webpage for the episode workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl10-…
New podcast! Part 2 of our double episode about the Florence Working-Class Literature Festival held at the former GKN car parts factory, which has been taken over by workers since they were made redundant in 2021. Support us, and listen here: patreon.com/posts/wcl11-fl…
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