Saturday June 4th, 12noon Join us at this rally, supported by Stand up to Racism, Bristol People’s Assembly, Bristol Stop the War, Calais Refugee Solidarity Bristol, Bristol Refugee Rights, Tribe of Doris, Bristol Hospitality Network and Bristol Women of the World (WoW) and show your support for refugees! Meet on the Centre by the Fountains.ContinueContinue reading “‘Refugees Welcome Here, Keep Racism out of the Referendum’ Rally”
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Challenging islamophobia
Saturday 11th June An informative, creative mix of talks by activists, academics and wonderful Bristolians, workshops, spoken word, short films, music, photography, artwork and delicious food. Hosted by Lisa Whitehouse, the Founding Director at Interculture, an exciting new social enterprise that supports and celebrates intercultural communication through workshops , training and events. They have chosenContinueContinue reading “Challenging islamophobia”
Convoy To Calais
Saturday June 18th, 7pm Now more than ever we need a huge response to the refugee crisis to counter the racist rhetoric across Europe trying to demonise and disenfranchise victims of war, oppression and poverty. Some of the largest mass movements in Britain have joined together with major trade unions to show solidarity. If youContinueContinue reading “Convoy To Calais”
Discovering British 1914-1918 War Resisters – hoped for outcomes and challenging surprises
Monday June 20th, 7.30pm Central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square, Bristol, BS2 9DB Hear Cyril Pearce, Britain’s foremost researcher into World War 1 conscientious objectors and war resisters, talk about his research, including stories of Bristol people who opposed the war. More information about the meeting can be found here Discovering British 1914-1918 War ResistersContinueContinue reading “Discovering British 1914-1918 War Resisters – hoped for outcomes and challenging surprises”
Is there a progressive case for remaining in the European Union?
A Momentum Public meeting: Saturday 14th May 2016, 4.00pm Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AY If there is hear it from: Clare Moody MEP (Labour, South West) Stephen Clarke (Bristol Green Councillor, Founder Bristol Pound) Kevin Whitston (Bristol Momentum) More information about the meeting can be found here Is there a progressive caseContinueContinue reading “Is there a progressive case for remaining in the European Union?”
Hands off our schools
PROTEST AGAINST THE FORCED ACADEMISATION PROPOSED IN THE GOVERNMENTS WHITE PAPER Wednesday 20th April 6.00pm ( assemble at 5.30 pm ) at the Fountains opposite the Hippodrome, Bristol City Centre JOIN US, BRING YOUR COLLEAGUES AND YOUR PLACARDS!! Tell Nicky, NO! More details from Bristol NUT
Bristol’s Housing Crisis
A Bristol Trades Union Council Public meeting: Wednesday 27th April 2016, 7.00pm Tony Benn House, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6AY Paul Smith – Bristol Labour Party Helen Jacks – Unite Nick Ballard – Acorn tbc – Shelter Meeting organised by Bristol Trades Union Council Build more council houses Secure tenancies Rent controls Immediate action onContinueContinue reading “Bristol’s Housing Crisis”
Workers’ Memorial Day 2016
Thursday 28th April 2016, 1.00pm Castle Park, Bristol Assemble at Tony Benn House, Victoria Street at 12.30 pm Speakers Peter Hughes, Unite Joanne Kaye, Unison Roger Thomas, PCS 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 2016”
Harlan County, USA
For International Workers’ Memorial Day 2016 Bristol Hazards Group will be hosting a showing of the 1976 Oscar-winning film Harlan County, USA Friday 29th April 2016, 7.00pm YHA, The Grain House, 14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA For more information see Bristol Hazards Group
Cuba’s Changing Economy: What About The Workers?
Dr. Steve Ludlam, Monday 14th March 2016, 6:00-7:30pm Dr Steve Ludlam is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Sheffield. He teaches contemporary Cuban and Latin American politics, visits Cuba regularly, and is a specialist in Cuban employment law. He is a member of the Cuba Research Forum, an editor of the International JournalContinueContinue reading “Cuba’s Changing Economy: What About The Workers?”
Bristol Trades Union Council 