National Demo at the Conservative Party Conference Sunday 2nd October 2016, assemble 11:30am Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BD Bristol Trades Union Council supports this National Demonstration called by The People’s Assembly and Midlands Region TUC. Transport has been arranged to the demonstration. Bring your members, banners and friends. Departs: Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol,ContinueContinue reading “Tories Out – Austerity Has Failed”
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Lobby of Bristol City Council Full Council Meeting – Stop the Cuts
A protest organised by Unite the Union and the Bristol People’s Assembly will be taking place this Tuesday 13th September 2016, College Green, Bristol at 5pm Cuts are being forced upon the Council by the ideologically driven, free market agenda of the current Conservative Government, but notwithstanding this that the Council’s leadership and the leadershipContinueContinue reading “Lobby of Bristol City Council Full Council Meeting – Stop the Cuts”
Learning and Skills Conference
Unionlearn will be holding a Learning and Skills Conference in Bristol to focus on apprenticeships, English and maths. Tuesday 27th September At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB The conference is part of a series of informative regional learning and skills events aimed at union representatives, employers and those interested in the latest learning andContinueContinue reading “Learning and Skills Conference”
NO to the Council Cuts! PROTEST
Bristol Trades Union Council urges all trade unionists to support the Bristol People’s Assembly protest against the large scale redundancies and consequential cuts in services at Bristol City Council. Saturday 27th August, midday Fountains on Bristol City Centre Background information about the cuts can be found at Bristol City Council Redundancies
Bristol City Council Redundancies
Bristol Trades Union Council is horrified at the announcement by Bristol City Council that it plans to sack 1000 of it’s workforce by the end of September 2016. The announcement has come without regard on how this will impact the lives of those losing their jobs or to the services that these trade union membersContinueContinue reading “Bristol City Council Redundancies”
Union News South West August 2016
The South West TUC publishes a monthly newsletter containing a wealth of information about trade union activities in the region. The latest edition can be found here Union News South West August 2016 The contents are – TUC challenges surge in racist abuse Manage migration better Five tests before triggering Article 50 Let fans workContinueContinue reading “Union News South West August 2016”
Morning Star Garden Party
An afternoon of music, song with a buffet lunch and cream tea and all in support of the Morning Star. To make room for the cream tea there’s an optional guided walk around the beautiful village of Priddy in the Mendip Hills. Sunday September 11th Priddy, Nr Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BE (Mendip Hills) The fullContinueContinue reading “Morning Star Garden Party”
Action for Rail in Bristol 2016
Action for Rail (AFR) will be leafleting at stations across the country on Tuesday 16th August to coincide with the announcement of the increases for regulated fares in 2017. In Bristol meet at Temple Meads Station Temple Quay area Tuesday 16 August 2016 Morning 08.00 – 09.00 Evening 17.30 – 18.30 More information about theContinueContinue reading “Action for Rail in Bristol 2016”
No More Austerity – National Demonstration Saturday 16th July 2016
Bristol Trades Union Council supports the emergency National Demonstration called by The People’s Assembly and Stand Up to Racism. Transport has been arranged to the demonstration in London. Bring your colleagues and friends. Departs Anchor Rd (by @Bristol Science Centre BS1 5DB) at 8.15am Book your tickets on eventbrite A flyer for the demonstration canContinueContinue reading “No More Austerity – National Demonstration Saturday 16th July 2016”
Bristol Unite Branches support Weymouth bus drivers in strike against ‘poverty pay’
Bristol Unite Branches have responded positively to a financial appeal to support striking Weymouth bus drivers. Unite points out that First Group is a very profitable UK company that can afford to reward its Bristol drivers with a 13 per cent increase, but for its employees in Weymouth and Bridport the deal on the tableContinueContinue reading “Bristol Unite Branches support Weymouth bus drivers in strike against ‘poverty pay’”
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