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Stop Universal Credit Rally

Thursday 24 May, 1.30pm Temple St, Citizens Service Point, Bristol, BS1 6AG Despite knowing Universal Credit causes serious problems for claimants, the Tory government is pressing ahead and rolling it out to thousands of people who will have to wait weeks to receive any money. Claimants are descending into debt, relying on food banks, gettingContinueContinue reading “Stop Universal Credit Rally”

Turning Swords Into Ploughshares

Tue 22 May 2018 19:30 – 22:00 BST BAWA Centre, 589 Southmead Rd, Bristol, BS34 7RG This screening of an edited version of the recent film “The Plan” in Filton should be seen as a contribution to the discussion on how to move forward con the Defence diversification Agency resolution passed overwhelmingly at the 2017ContinueContinue reading “Turning Swords Into Ploughshares”

Cuba-US relations: Back to the future with Donald Trump?

Tuesday 12 June, 7pm Old Council Chamber, Wills Memorial Building, BRISTOL, BS8 1RJ Public meeting with Canadian author Arnold August Since his election US President Donald Trump has overseen a reversal of improved Cuba-US relations: tightening the 56-year-old US blockade against the island, approving funding for ‘regime change’ programmes and reducing staff at the USContinueContinue reading “Cuba-US relations: Back to the future with Donald Trump?”

Bristol Radical History Festival 2018

Sunday 6th May, 2018 M Shed , Bristol Building on their success in 2017 the M Shed and Bristol Radical History Group are hosting another event on Sunday May 6th 2018 with more talks, walks, performance and stalls. More details can be found at Bristol Radical History Festival 2018

Bristol Workers Memorial Day 2018

Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers. Workers’ Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year, all over theContinueContinue reading “Bristol Workers Memorial Day 2018”

May Day March & Rally 2018

Along with millions upon millions of working people Bristol workers will be raising the Red Flag, on Tuesday 1st May 2018, in honour of the international working class day that is the spirit of determination, solidarity and resistance. Mobilise your members, families and friends to join this major day for workers. Bring your Trade UnionContinueContinue reading “May Day March & Rally 2018”

We demand a new deal for working people!

Why? Because real wages are still lower than before the crash in 2008. Because three million workers are stuck on zero hour contracts, in agency work and in low paid self-employment. Because hardworking public servants haven’t had a proper payrise for eight years. Because our NHS is at breaking point. And because years of cuts haveContinueContinue reading “We demand a new deal for working people!”

University academics strike to defend their pensions

In defence of their pension scheme (USS) members of the University and College Union (UCU) at Bristol University and 61 other affected universities will be holding fourteen days of escalating action during February and March. The dates are Thursday 22 February, Friday 23 February, Monday 26 February, Tuesday 27 February,  Wednesday 28 February,  Monday 5 March,ContinueContinue reading “University academics strike to defend their pensions”

Lobby of Council Budget Meeting – No More Cuts to Local Services

A protest organised by Bristol & District Anti-Cuts Alliance (BADACA) Tuesday 20th February 2018 College Green, Bristol Between 13:00 and 19:00 This protest is against the latest round of spending cuts proposed by Bristol City Council which threaten libraries, school crossing patrols, parks, arts funding and many other vital services. Lobby outside council house fromContinueContinue reading “Lobby of Council Budget Meeting – No More Cuts to Local Services”