Solidarity Federation (SolFed)
  Address P.O. Box 29, SW PDO, Manchester, M15 5HW
  Phone 0161 232 7889
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  E-mail  
  Web http://www.gn.apc.org/SolFed
  Aims and campaigns The Solidarity Federation is a new solidarity movement. Formed in 1994, it consists of a federation of groups and individuals across England, Scotland and Wales. The basic foundation of the Solidarity Federation is the local. These are organising or getting involved in local campaigns across a wide range of issues - both in the community and in workplaces. Solidarity Federation members who work in the same work sectors have also formed "networks". Their purpose is to promote solidarity amongst workers. Networks also use all the tools of Direct Action at their disposal, to fight for better pay and conditions and to spread anarcho-syndicalist ideas in the workplace.

The Sol Fed is the British section of the International Workers Association - an international anarcho-syndicalist association. The "SelfEd" (Self Education) collective runs internal education, both political and practical skills based, within the Sol Fed. Courses are open to non-members, a number of whom are currently participating in a correspondence course on the history of anarcho-syndicalism. For details contact the Manchester address.
Area of activity  
Publications Direct Action - quarterly mag of the SolFed - £1.50 per issue; £5 basic yearly subs; £12 yearly supporters subs.
Out of the Frying Pan - a critical look at works councils - booklet, £1.50.
Health & Safety at Work: An Anarcho-Syndicalist Approach - booklet, £1.
Regional groups
  • North & East London: P.O. Box 1681, London, N8 7DN. 0181-374-5027;
  • South East London: P.O. Box 17773, London, SE2 4WX. 0171-358-1854;
  • South Herts: P.O. Box 493, St. Albans, AL1 5TW;
  • South West: P.O. Box 741, Swindon, SN13UG;
  • West Midlands: P.O. Box 6705, Redditch, Worcs, B97 6SQ;
  • West Yorkshire: PO Box 5, Hebdon Bridge, HX7 8YN;
  • Norfolk & Norwich: P.O. Box 487, Norwich, NR2 3AL;
  • Manchester: P.O. Box 29, SW PDO, Manchester, M15 5HW. 0161-232-7889;
  • Sheffield: P.O. Box 1095, Sheffield, S2 4YR.

For the following groups contact the Manchester address: Preston; Liverpool; Kent; Middlesborough; Chester-le-Street; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Aberystwyth; Cambridge; Newcastle; Nelson; Stoke; Warrington.

Networks:
  • Education Workers: P.O. Box 29, SW PDO, Manchester, M15 5HW;
  • Public Service Workers: P.O. Box 1681, London, N8 7DN;
  • Communication Workers: c/o Manchester

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