Autumn Programme 2016

Political Economy Current Capitalist Crisis 17 November, 7pm Simon Mohun, Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at Queen Mary University of London, examines the current crisis in global capitalism.

W(h)ither the working class? Labour market changes and class composition in a time of austerity 24 November, 7pm Roger Seifert, Professor of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, examines changes in the UK labour market such as the incease in informal work, the further decline in manufacturing and the hollowing out of the public sector.

Marx Memorial Library Autumn/Winter 2016

Online Courses Trade Unions, Class and Power This online course is for all those who see the need for a strong trade union movement today. It builds on participants' own experience to assess the challenges currently facing trade unionists and draws on the lessons of past and present struggle to understand the issues of class and power. It runs from 17 October till mid-December with weekly forums.

An ideal way to learn remotely in your own time, this course provides access to learning resources such as texts and videos, in addition to an online interactive forum with a dedicated tutor £20 / £10 concession Register here: http://www.marx-memorial-library.org.uk/education/our-onlineeducation-provision/online-course

Lectures, seminars and classes on Marxism, the history of socialism and the working class movement.

We bring our historic collections to life and engage with current political and economic debates.

For full details and registration information: http://www.marx-memoriallibrary.org.uk/education/upcoming-events Unless otherwise stated, entry for events is £5 Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School 37a Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU 0207 253 1485 Charity Number: 270309 www.marx-memorial-library.org.uk archives@mml.xyz

A Peoples’ History of Crime & Punishment for Beginners with Simon Renton 13 September; 20 September; 27 September; 4 October; 11 October, all 7pm The aim of this series of 5 classes on consecutive Tuesdays is to provide the historical background to the criminal law, particularly that of England and Wales, from a critical and Marxist point of view. This course covers themes of class, race and gender and subjects including the decline of public capital and corporal punishment and the rise of the prison. £22 for all 5; £5 per class

Special Lectures & Events US Labor Movement in History with Professor Paul Mishler 15 September, 7pm

Paul Mishler is a professor and activist who specialises union education and the history of radicalism in the US. He will discuss the history of the US labor movement and its signifigance today.

Remembering the International Brigades A two-week festival marking 80 years since the formation of the IB hosted

by MML, joint with the International Brigade Memorial Trust, Unite the Union and Townsend Productions

Remembering the International Brigades: A Panel Discussion with Professor Paul Preston & Dr. Richard Baxell 18 October, 7pm

An Evening of Film, Music and Poetry Remembering the International Brigades 20 October, 7pm

Folk music, poetry readings and archive film screenings marking 80 years since the formation of the International Brigades.

A Gala Afternoon at MML 30 October, 2:30pm

Readings from 'Dare Devil Rides to Jarama', a new play by Neil Gore, plus a drinks reception and the unveiling of a restored plaque listing the 80 British dead at the Battle of the Ebro.

A Tribute to Gertrude Elias

with Nilu York, Swee Ang & Donald Hinds 22 September, 7pm Gertrude Elias was an artist, writer and political activist. She campaigned tirelessly against fascism, racism and for colonial freedom. She left her rich archive of prints, book covers, drawings, articles and working papers documenting these struggles to the MML. These will be highlighted in a special display and the launch of a dedicated pamphlet.

Guided Tours of Marx Memorial Library Every Tuesday and Thursday, take part in a guided tour of the library. Visit the office where Lenin worked in exile, and see original banners, posters and ceramics from the history of the labour movement. £5 waged/£3 unwaged.