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We Can Work It Out

Dr Jonathan Lord
Labour Revolt
Workers' Rights
Trade Unions
Women's Participation In Strikes
Working Class
Left Politics
Britain
Suffragettes
Collective Bargaining
Labour Movements
Lloyd George
Trade Unionism
Women's Rights Movement
Industrial Strikes
Health and Safety
Labor Dispute
Employment Rights Bill
Labor Movement
Class Politics
Industrial Relations

Hello and welcome to We Can Work It Out — the podcast that explores the history, present and future of workers’ rights.

I’m your host, Dr Jonathan Lord: in each episode we’ll be delving into the stories, struggles and successes that have shaped working lives. From friendly societies to people management- we welcome academics, activist’s, trade unionist’s, policymakers and workers themselves to hel... more

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In this episode of We Can Work It Out, we explore the history of the UK employment tribunal system and ask a deceptively simple question: how did Britain move from collective dispute resolution rooted in trade unions to an increasingly individualised... more

In Episode 4 of We Can Work It Out, I was joined by Professor Douglas Brodie, one of the UK’s leading scholars of labour and employment law, to explore the long and contested history of British labour law from 1867 to 1945. Drawing on his seminal boo... more

In this episode of We Can Work It Out, Dr Jonathan Lord is joined by Professor Richard Hyman, one of the most influential figures in the study of industrial and employment relations. Across a wide-ranging and reflective conversation, Richard draws on... more

In this episode of We Can Work It Out, Dr. Jonathan Lord speaks with Paul Embery—trade unionist, writer, firefighter, and author of Despised: Why the Left Loathes the Working Class. Drawing on decades of frontline experience in the Fire Brigades Unio... more

Episode 2 of the We Can Work It Out podcast is out tomorrow. Here's another preview with Paul Embery discussing how Trade Unions need to get back to face to face dialogue in the workplace and explain to workers as to why unions are so relevant to the... more

In this episode of We Can Work It Out, Dr. Jonathan Lord speaks with Paul Embery—trade unionist, writer, firefighter, and author of Despised: Why the Left Loathes the Working Class. Drawing on decades of frontline experience in the Fire Brigades Unio... more

In this episode of We Can Work It Out, Dr. Jonathan Lord speaks with Paul Embery—trade unionist, writer, firefighter, and author of Despised: Why the Left Loathes the Working Class. Drawing on decades of frontline experience in the Fire Brigades Unio... more

In this maiden episode of 'We Can Work It Out,' Dr Jonathan Lord interviews Professor Ralph Darlington, a leading scholar in industrial relations and labor history. They explore the significant labor activism that occurred in Britain from 1910 to 191... more

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Professor Richard Hyman
Emeritus Professor of Industrial Relations at the London School of Economics, known for his contributions to labor studies and industrial relations.
London School of Economics
Episode: Episode 3 - Why Power Still Matters: Professor Richard Hyman on the Past, Present, & Future of Work
Paul Embery
British trade unionist, writer, and commentator
Fire Brigades Union
Episode: Episode 2 - with Paul Embery on Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class
Professor Ralph Darlington
Leading scholar of industrial relations and labor history
Professor in Employment Relations
Episode: Episode 1 with Professor Ralph Darlington on the Labour Revolt in Britain 1910-14

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Dr. Jonathan Lord
Host of a podcast focusing on workers' rights, labor history, and community engagement. Brings insights from various sectors and expertise in labor dynamics.

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Episode 1 with Professor Ralph Darlington on the Labour Revolt in Britain 1910-14
Q: Can you tell us why this period was distinctive in terms of labour activism?
It was a time of unprecedented industrial unrest attributed to various underlying grievances, including economic decline and dissatisfaction with union leadership.
Episode 3 - Why Power Still Matters: Professor Richard Hyman on the Past, Present, & Future of Work
Q: What do you think industrial relations might look like in 50 years from now?
While he insists he is not a prophet, he emphasizes the importance of having a vision of how things might improve through organized struggles.
Episode 3 - Why Power Still Matters: Professor Richard Hyman on the Past, Present, & Future of Work
Q: Can you explain the tension between individual rights and collective rights?
He explains that individual rights can weaken collective action by turning employment rights into commodities, which can undermine solidarity among workers.
Episode 3 - Why Power Still Matters: Professor Richard Hyman on the Past, Present, & Future of Work
Q: How do you think the decline of those institutions altered the balance of power between labor and capital?
The decline reinforced existing shifts in balance, making it harder for labor to organize and pursue collective projects, though not eliminating collective action altogether.
Episode 3 - Why Power Still Matters: Professor Richard Hyman on the Past, Present, & Future of Work
Q: What prompted you to write your latest book now and what audience did you have in mind for it?
He was prompted by a publisher's request to reflect on the significant changes over the past 50 years and aimed to make the book accessible for anyone interested in the subject.

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