Bristol Trades Union Council, Bristol People’s Assembly and Bristol Transformed were pleased to stand with workers from ASLEF – The UK Train Drivers’ Union , The Great Western Branch CWU, Wales & Western Division TSSA and National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) who shared their fights and outlined how we can winContinueContinue reading “Strike Rally Saturday 30 July 2022”
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Upcoming Strikes and Picket Lines
There are a number of important strikes going on nationally and locally. Please see below a list of picket lines where you can visit and show support ASLEF Picket lines Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July CWU BT Picket Lines Friday 29 July and Monday 1 August
Strike Rally – 1pm Saturday 30th July, Temple Quay
Bristol Trades Council supports the summer of strikes and sends solidarity to all workers who are fighting for decent pay, conditions and pensions. If profits are through the roof, bosses can afford to pay workers properly- and we will fight until we win! Join the strike rally hosted by Bristol Trades Council, Bristol People’s AssemblyContinueContinue reading “Strike Rally – 1pm Saturday 30th July, Temple Quay”
Tolpuddle Festival 2022
Members of Bristol Trades Council proudly marched alongside trade unionists from around the country in commemoration of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The Tolpuddle Martyrs were six agricultural labourers from the village of Tolpuddle in Dorset, England, who, in 1834, were convicted of swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers. TheyContinueContinue reading “Tolpuddle Festival 2022”
Solidarity with St Monica’s care workers
Solidarity with the striking care workers from St Monica’s Trust. Heralded as heroes through the pandemic, management now want to disgustingly fire-and-rehire staff in the care homes. Bristol Trades Council supports you in your fight against cuts to working hours; cuts to sick pay and cuts to pay- some over £3,500 a year! It’s anContinueContinue reading “Solidarity with St Monica’s care workers”
Solidarity with the RMT Demonstration – 25 June
A fantastic show of solidarity on the demo we called with Bristol People’s Assembly and COP 26 Coalition Bristol in support of the RMT strike. About 200 marched with banners from PCS South West, Bristol NEU, Unite Community, Bristol ASLEF – The UK Train Drivers’ Union Bristol UNISON and South Gloucestershire Unison Great speeches wereContinueContinue reading “Solidarity with the RMT Demonstration – 25 June”
Solidarity with the RMT
Bristol Trades Council was pleased to be able to stand on the picket lines with determined fighters: determined to win on pay; determined to win on conditions and determined to win a decent, public rail service for all!
International Workers Day – May Day 2022
Bristol Trades Council was pleased to celebrate with their traditional May Day March and rally today. Messages in solidarity were brought to workers across Britain and internationally from the Trades Council, Unite Bristol Area Community Branch 001500, Bristol NEU, NEU Bristol and South Glos Young Educator Network, Unite Retired branch, Bristol UNISON, South Glos Unison,ContinueContinue reading “International Workers Day – May Day 2022”
Bristol Trades Union Council observes Workers Memorial Day
Bristol Trades Council stood shoulder to shoulder with workers and colleagues in GMB Wales & South West, PCS South West regional group, RMT Bristol Branch, Unite Bristol Area Community Branch 001500 , Thompsons Solicitors, TUC South West, the NUJ, USDAW, Unite Retired Branch, the £15 now campaign and other activists for Workers Memorial Day onContinueContinue reading “Bristol Trades Union Council observes Workers Memorial Day”
International Women’s Day 2022
Bristol Trades Union Council celebrates International Women’s Day and sends greetings to sisters everywhere. We continue to place equality at the heart of our work. Bristol Trades Union Council is supporting the Bristol Women’s Voice International Women’s Day event Saturday 5th March 2022, 10.30am – 4.00pm Bristol City Hall, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR ForContinueContinue reading “International Women’s Day 2022”
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