Bristol is supporting the National Day of Action Against Austerity called by The People’s Assembly Against Austerity with an event that will show a spectacular & inclusive show of defiance to the latest vicious Tory cuts announced in the Queen’s Speech The Fountains (opposite the Hippodrome, City Centre) Saturday 30th May 1pm Invite all yourContinueContinue reading “MAKE SOME NOISE Against the Cuts! PROTEST – Saturday 30th May 2015”
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End Austerity Now – National Demonstration Saturday 20th June 2015
Invite all your friends and colleagues and book your Bristol coach tickets at March to End Austerity Now With the Tories going it alone in government we know exactly what to expect. More nasty, destructive cuts to the things ordinary people care about- the NHS, the welfare state, education and public services. The People’s AssemblyContinueContinue reading “End Austerity Now – National Demonstration Saturday 20th June 2015”
Union News South West – May 2015
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 May 2015 The contents are – Rail strike The Tolpuddle Protest Anger at hospital parking charges Union responses to the crisis: options for solidarityContinueContinue reading “Union News South West – May 2015”
After the election: How do we STOP the Tories in their tracks?
Monday 18th May 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm City Road Baptist Church, Stokes Croft Bristol, BS2 8TP Join the Bristol People’s Assembly at their PUBLIC MEETING, featuring guest speakers James Meadway (socialist activist & Senior Economist, ‘New Economics Foundation’) Jess McLean (Bristol tenant fighting revenge eviction & ACORN member to discuss what action is inContinueContinue reading “After the election: How do we STOP the Tories in their tracks?”
Union News South West – April 2015
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 requested from South West TUC – southwest@tuc.org.uk The contents are – Workers’ Memorial Day Stroud Health Hustings South West TUC Annual Conference Trade Council champion to retire Nothing Changes FreeContinueContinue reading “Union News South West – April 2015”
Nothing Changes – The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists of 2015
A new play by John Bassett Nothing Changes follows the lives of a group of painters and decorators trying to survive in “austerity Britain”, especially Ruth, a single mother trying to make a better life for her and her son. This emotional, sometimes humorous play with music explores the disparity in our society. Bristol BierkellerContinueContinue reading “Nothing Changes – The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists of 2015”
United We Stand
Back by popular demand a play by Neil Gore In 1972 tens of thousands of building workers won the first national strike in the industry for better pay and conditions. ‘Flying pickets left the contractors reeling. The Tory government and the large building companies wanted revenge, and the ‘Shrewsbury 24’ were put on trial inContinueContinue reading “United We Stand”
Workers Memorial Day March and Rally
Tuesday 28th April 2015, 1pm Castle Park, Bristol Assemble at Tony Benn House, Victoria Street at 12.30 pm Speakers Louise Raw, Historian Peter Hughes, Unite Lisa Middle, NUT Steve Gibbs, UNISON and Secretary of the Bristol Hazards Group A leaflet advertising the event can be found here Workers Memorial Day and more information about theContinueContinue reading “Workers Memorial Day March and Rally”
Union News South West – March 2015 (part 2)
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 March 2015 (part 2) The contents are – First Great Western staff to strike Shock collapse of Western Greyhound National Gallery dispute meeting SouthContinueContinue reading “Union News South West – March 2015 (part 2)”
Bristol & District Hazards Group to mark International Workers Memorial Day
28th April 2015, 7pm Bristol Youth Hostel, Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA Join Bristol & District Hazards Group to mark International Workers Memorial Day Speakers from – Alliance for Cancer Prevention Avonmouth residents campaigning against dust pollution More information can be obtained from: bristolhazards@gmail.com A flyer for the meeting can be downloaded here Hazards AGM ContinueContinue reading “Bristol & District Hazards Group to mark International Workers Memorial Day”
