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American Worker @americanwork47.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Wonderful crowd last night in Edinburgh for a workshop on first-person narratives of work and workers' inquiry. Met fantastic trade unionists and new comrades. Thank you to the TUIC Hub for hosting and @jimslaven.bsky.social of the #JamesConnollySociety for their support organizing the event.

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Irvine Welsh @irvinewelsh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Once again my buddy @jimslaven.bsky.social is forced to call out the negligent #EdinburghCouncil who seem more focused on assisting developers in ravaging the city than representing their communities.

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The Past and other Places @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

An informative read. Views entirely justified. Let's hope the tourist tax is not spent on tourism or festivals. #Edinburgh @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

STILL NO WORKING LIFTS IN HIGH RISE. #Edinburgh Council is not fit for purpose. The political class have failed citizens. This morning I wrote to Council CEO outlining just 1% of what’s wrong & how it’s destroying working class areas & lives. 🔗 solidaritynotcharity.substack.com/p/edinburghs...

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Doers Do. Critics Don’t. Every stair gets a poster, every door gets knocked, every home gets a leaflet. Dumbiedykes resident-led community engagement. Speaking & listening to our neighbours. Treating #Edinburgh housing scheme residents with respect. Which has been sadly lacking. Until now✌️

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year to all. Here’s my 2024 in books as I attack 2025 ✌️ 🔗 solidaritynotcharity.substack.com/p/2024-in-bo...

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Devastating article by @turvill.bsky.social on the death of industrial Leith. How political (middle) class policies force out skilled w/class jobs (& people). As Goethe’s Faust shows- & Edinburgh proves- every development is simultaneously a destruction.

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'Jumped before we were pushed': Why a family firm left Edinburgh after 200 years

Engineers George Brown and Sons has been in Leith for 200 years, but has now left Edinburgh due to the need to expand, parking restrictions and…

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Video of latest episode of All Hail To The Pod with Gerry McCartney and David Walsh discussing their excellent new book, Social Murder? Austerity & Life Expectancy in the UK.

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Social Murder

David Walsh and Gerry McCartney discuss their new book, Social Murder? Austerity and Life Expectancy in the UK

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Ten years ago today Brad Welsh & I organised our first food collection Easter Road. 4 years ago today I wrote this post. Since then I’ve wrote a book on it 🤝 More info on book in January. Subscribe to Solidarity Not Charity to support the project & be kept updated👉 solidaritynotcharity.substack.com

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Some thoughts on #Edinburgh Council, The People’s Story and Miss Jean Brodie. solidaritynotcharity.substack.com/p/edinburgh-... Quote: Jane Jacobs. Image: Norrie Harman.

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I’ll be at the excellent Lighthouse Books tonight at 7pm helping Conor McCabe launch his great new James Connolly book. We’ll be talking Connolly, Edinburgh, working class power & more. If you can come and join us or watch online. lighthousebookshop.com/events/the-l...

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Irvine Welsh @irvinewelsh.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Nice one Jim.

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Linda Somerville @lindasomerville.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Excellent news, as the only museum of working class history in Edinburgh reopens. Huge thanks to @jimslaven.bsky.social, community campaigners & trade unions. Longer term funding options for upgrade needed next @cammyday.bsky.social @angusrobertson.bsky.social www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

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Doors reopen at The People’s Story Museum

The People’s Story Museum reopens to the public today (Monday 2 December) after a temporary closure.

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Today is a good day for #Edinburgh. The People’s Story has reopened. Thanks to all who made it happen. Collective action & inclusive dialogue work. We have shown that. Again. Let’s learn the correct lessons & move on. Let’s make our w/class history museum a world leader. And let’s do it together✌️

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

New Pod tomorrow with former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill talking about his friend and colleague Alex Salmond, the SNP and Scottish independence. Subscribe now to get every episode direct to your inbox 👉 solidaritynotcharity.substack.com

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

NEW POD AVAILABLE NOW 🎙️ Conor McCabe discusses his new book on #JamesConnolly’s lost and early writings. solidaritynotcharity.substack.com/p/james-conn...

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Latest Solidarity Saturday newsletter is out now. Sign up to get it direct to your inbox 👉 solidaritynotcharity.substack.com/p/solidarity...

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Coming shortly exclusive video of latest episode of the Pod. An interview with Conor McCabe on his new #JamesConnolly book. Subscribe here👉 solidaritynotcharity.substack.com

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Jim Slaven @jimslaven.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

A week is a long time in #Edinburgh. t.co/9giRd6h30h

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