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A place to collect references and articles relating to trade unionism and problems in the 'creative industries', made by Evening Class and the newly formed Designers and Cultural Workers branch of United Voices of the World. Contact [email protected]

See also https://evening-class.org/2018/06/14/what-could-a-union-do-for-graphic-design

For more info please contact [email protected]

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