Break the Chains is a work of political non-fiction written by Scottish socialist and trade unionist Richie Venton and published in 2015 by the Scottish Socialist Party.
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Author | Richie Venton |
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Language | English |
Subject | Politics |
Published | 2015 |
Publisher | Scottish Socialist Party |
Publication place | Scotland |
Pages | 266 |
ISBN | 9780957198661 |
In the book, Venton argues the case for an immediate £10 an hour minimum wage, without discrimination; a national maximum wage; a shorter working week; and strategies to "unchain the unions".[1] It has been compared favourably to The Establishment: And How They Get Away With It by Owen Jones.[2]
The book was launched in Bacchus Cafe Bar, Glasgow on Thursday 17 December 2015.[3] Another launch event was announced in Dundee.[4] The Glasgow launch was livestreamed over the Internet.[1]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "Richie Venton: Break The Chains LIVESTREAM". Scottish Socialist Party. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "New book offers roadmap for resistance" (PDF). Scottish Socialist Voice. 4 December 2015. p. 12. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ Ferguson, Alan (17 December 2015). "Author Richie Venton inspired by historic labour struggles in Clydebank for new political book". Clydebank Post. Retrieved 20 December 2015.
- ^ "Friday 11 December 2015". The National. 11 December 2015.