Eye Witness reports from Gaza and the West Bank Sunday 7th December 2014 3pm to 5pm At Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY Free entry (donations towards the costs appreciated) Stalls and information A Somerset priest reflects on two visits to Gaza since the last attack. Two Bristol women report back from the oliveContinueContinue reading “PSC Open Meeting”
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More Union News South West November 2014
The South West TUC issue a monthly newsletter which contains a wealth of information about trade union activities in the region. The latest edition can be found here More Union News South West November 2014
Bring Back the 25 Bus
The “Bring Back the 25 Bus campaign” is calling for the reinstatement of the Bristol number 25 bus that served the communities of St Pauls, St Werburghs, Lockleaze, Ashton and Redcliffe. This service was axed, by First Bus, in April 2014. The campaign was set up by Bristol Area Unite Community Branch, they’ve had greatContinueContinue reading “Bring Back the 25 Bus”
Save Bristol’s Public Libraries!
BADACA OPEN MEETING: 1st December 2014; 19:30–21:00 BRISTOL YHA HOSTEL 14 NARROW QUAY BRISTOL BS1 4QA ‘Independent’ Mayor George Ferguson & Green Assistant Mayor Gus Hoyt would have you believe that their ‘Libraries for the Future’ consultation about Bristol’s public libraries is an exciting development and expansion of services for the thousands of regular usersContinueContinue reading “Save Bristol’s Public Libraries!”
Bhopal Gas Disaster – 30th anniversary
Candlelight vigil at Avonmouth Park, Avonmouth, Bristol 6.45pm, 3rd December 2014 Called by Bristol Hazards Group Bristolhazards@gmail.com A flyer for this event can be found at Bhopal Gas Disaster – 30th anniversary In 1969 the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) established a pesticide plant with unproven technology near residential areas of Bhopal. To cut costs, UCCContinueContinue reading “Bhopal Gas Disaster – 30th anniversary”
Second NHS strike day: Monday 24 November 2014
Trade union members working in the NHS will step up their fight for fair NHS pay with a further four-hour strike on Monday 24 November. Thousands of NHS workers took to picket lines at hospitals across England on the 13 October, behind a swell of public support, to protest against the government’s refusal to implementContinueContinue reading “Second NHS strike day: Monday 24 November 2014”
Our NHS is being sold piece by piece
Now your MP has a chance to save it On Friday 21 November a bill will be put before parliament that puts the brakes on the worst aspects of the government’s pro-privatisation, market driven NHS reforms – making it publicly accountable once more! But we need your help to make sure that your MP votesContinueContinue reading “Our NHS is being sold piece by piece”
Take TTIP out of the dark!
The EU is negotiating a wide-ranging deal with the US that will destroy many of the laws and services that protect our health. This deal is called ‘TTIP’, and it’s so damaging to our way of life that bureaucrats are negotiating it in secret. But we can change that. Please sign the Europe-wide petition today,ContinueContinue reading “Take TTIP out of the dark!”
Fire strikes escalate: four days of action in fight for fair pensions!
Firefighters in England have announced a significant escalation of strike action, with four days of strikes commencing on 31 October until 4 November. This follows a refusal from the Department for Communities and Local Government ( DCLG ) to bring any new offer to the table over pensions, despite two months of talks. The strikeContinueContinue reading “Fire strikes escalate: four days of action in fight for fair pensions!”
Bristol Trades Union Council 