Friday, 1st February 2019 Assemble 6pm at College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ Deliveroo couriers in Bristol will be taking strike action over low pay, unpaid work and a change in their booking system. The Bristol Couriers Network will be striking for a range of demands. In particular they’ll be striking for: £5 per drop PaidContinueContinue reading “Keep Striking for higher pay”
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DIGNITY FOR THE MANY!
Friday 1st February 2019 11am – 3.15pm Tony Benn House (Unite the Union) Victoria St, Bristol, BS1 6AY On National Dignity Day, the Gloucestershire, Avon & Somerset Region of the National Pensioners’ Convention invites you to a public meeting to consider what dignity means to young and old alike. The false economy of “austerity” hasContinueContinue reading “DIGNITY FOR THE MANY!”
Tories out: General Election Now!
13:30-15:00 Saturday, 19th January 2019 Water Fountains Bristol City Centre, BS1 British People’s Assembly are calling for people to mobilise and demand an end to the devastating havoc of the Tory austerity regime. More information about the day of protest can be found on Bristol People’s Assembly facebook page Bristol People’s Assembly Unless explicitly statedContinueContinue reading “Tories out: General Election Now!”
Usdaw takes on Lidl at Avonmouth
Bristol Trades Union Council sends solidarity greetings to Usdaw members campaigning at Lidl’s Avonmouth Distribution Centre to win union recognition. Mike Walker – Usdaw’s Deputy Divisional Officer for South West England says: “We are taking our successful campaigning to the new Lidl Regional Distribution Centre in Avonmouth, engaging with staff about the problems they faceContinueContinue reading “Usdaw takes on Lidl at Avonmouth”
Congratulations to GMB in victory over Uber
Bristol Trades Union Council (BTUC) congratulates GMB on achieving a landmark Court of Appeal ruling that established that Uber drivers are “workers” and not self-employed drivers. In congratulating the GMB TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said the ruling should serve as a warning to other gig economy employers. “If you play fast and loose withContinueContinue reading “Congratulations to GMB in victory over Uber”
Housing crisis
As property experts Zoopla declared Bristol as the second most expensive area to buy a property in the UK, Bristol Trades Union Council were out in the pouring rain on 15th December 2018 to raise awareness about the areas housing crisis and campaigning for secure and affordable housing for everyone. Bristol TUC said that BristolContinueContinue reading “Housing crisis”
There is power in the Union
‘Solidarity & common sense’ wins Bristol SEDO solution Bristol Trades Union Council sends a huge congratulations to the postal workers at Bristol South East delivery Office and the Bristol branch of the Communication Workers Union on their victory in getting the reinstatement of one of their members Management had been brought to their senses afterContinueContinue reading “There is power in the Union”
Meet the Palestinian Ambassador in Bristol
Friday 14th December 1.00pm until 4.00pm At the Palestine Museum and Cultural Centre 27 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2HG Food and snacks will be available for purchase in the Resbite cafe on the ground floor Why not go for lunch – cafe open from 11.00 am. No booking required Unless explicitly stated otherwise any commercialContinueContinue reading “Meet the Palestinian Ambassador in Bristol”
Bristol’s Housing Crisis
Bristol Trades Union Council will be in Bedminster to raise awareness about Bristol’s housing crisis and campaigning for secure and affordable housing for everyone. We’re pushing to stop rogue landlords ripping-off desperate renters and for housing prices to be affordable, so people can choose what type of home they’d like for their family, as wellContinueContinue reading “Bristol’s Housing Crisis”
Bristol Waste Pay Dispute
At it’s meeting on 28th November 2018 Bristol Trades Union Council (BTUC) gave it’s solidarity to the Unions at Bristol Waste as they negotiate a pay claim with this difficult employer. At the meeting BTUC resolved to support the refuse workers if industrial action is called. The full text of the solidarity message can beContinueContinue reading “Bristol Waste Pay Dispute”
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