Sunday 5th July is the 72nd anniversary of the NHS During the weekend Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July Bristol Trades Union Council will be supporting local events and the national online rally Sunday 5th July at 3:30 PM to say, ‘Our NHS deserves better’ Speakers will include: Cat Hobbs (We Own It), Dr SoniaContinueContinue reading “Our NHS Deserves Better”
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No back to school – until it’s safe
Bristol Trades Union Council is calling for all to support this meeting. Early in April the National Education Union (NEU) outlined their five tests that the Government should meet before widening the opening of schools. Unlike the Governments current strategy the meeting of the NEU’s tests would create the necessary confidence amongst parents and staffContinueContinue reading “No back to school – until it’s safe”
Safe reopening of schools
The infection rate in the UK is creeping back up and is close to the point where the coronavirus could again start spreading rapidly. The coronavirus “R-number” is now between 0.7 and 1.0, we have been told repeatedly over the last few weeks that it needs to be kept below one in order to stayContinueContinue reading “Safe reopening of schools”
Celebrate May Day – Make a video
This May Day our usual planned events can no longer take place, but it’s more important than ever to mark the contribution that workers make every day. The TUC are leading an online action to show our support for all frontline workers in this difficult time. Visit the TUC website at May Day 2020 forContinueContinue reading “Celebrate May Day – Make a video”
People’s Assembly – May Day Special!!
You can’t get more local than this. Join the People’s Assembly for an upbeat celebration on May Day – Friday 1 May, 19:00-20:00. Laura Pidcock will be joined by special guests to celebrate the day. Guests will include : Jeremy Corbyn Maxine Peake Gerry Potter & Lowkey For full details visit People’s Assembly Facebook pageContinueContinue reading “People’s Assembly – May Day Special!!”
Bristol International Workers Memorial Day 2020 – report
We didn’t march in 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the above pictures were from the Bristol International Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony back in 2018. In 2020 we held a virtual commemoration whether we were at work, in our homes or in an open space all keeping at a safe distance. We also joined inContinueContinue reading “Bristol International Workers Memorial Day 2020 – report”
Bristol International Workers Memorial Day 2020
Remember COVID-19 dead this International Workers’ Memorial Day April 28th 2020 Every year on April 28th, all around the world, the trade union movement unites to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (#IWMD20). We remember those who have lost their lives at work, or from work-related injury and diseases. We renew our efforts to organise collectivelyContinueContinue reading “Bristol International Workers Memorial Day 2020”
St Mungo’s workers to strike
Hundreds of members of staff working for the homeless charity, St Mungo’s, are set to strike on 16th, 17th, 18th March 2020 after voting by 83.7 per cent for action in a dispute over the reinstatement of ‘race to the bottom’ terms and conditions and a punitive sickness policy. After more than a year havingContinueContinue reading “St Mungo’s workers to strike”
Sorry we missed you
From director Ken Loach and the award-winning team behind I, DANIEL BLAKE, comes SORRY WE MISSED YOU – a powerful exploration of the contemporary world of work, the gig economy and the challenges faced by one family trying to hold it all together. DIRECTED BY Ken Loach WRITTEN BY Paul Laverty CAST Kris Hitchen, DebbieContinueContinue reading “Sorry we missed you”
Solidarity with the UCU
University and College Union members at Bristol have organised so that Jo Grady, UCU General Secretary, will be speaking at a Regional Strike Rally and March in Bristol Assemble at the Victoria Rooms Wednesday 26th February at 11 am Followed by a march to College Green. Please bring your banners. UCU members at Bristol UniversityContinueContinue reading “Solidarity with the UCU”
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