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”
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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”
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”
Tackling the far right
Far-right extremism is on the rise in Britain. Hate speech spreads unchecked online, and acts of far-right terrorism have rocketed. In our communities, in our elections and in everyday conversation, far-right mouthpieces are doing their best to spread their hateful message. Tackling the far-right seems like too difficult a task for one person. Where doContinueContinue reading “Tackling the far right”
Heartunions Week 10-16 February 2020
Heartunions week is a chance to tell the story about why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encourage people who aren’t yet in a union to join. Every year it’s a chance for reps and activists to publicise what they’ve been doing and make the case for union membership. Heartunions week is allContinueContinue reading “Heartunions Week 10-16 February 2020”
50 Cities 50 Traces Bristol Exhibition
Tue 4th until Fri 28th Feb. (closed on Sats and Suns) 12:00 until 18:00 every weekday At “The Vestibules” City Hall (Park St end) College Green Bristol BS1 5TR Entry is free. The Bristol Hannover Council cordially invites you to the Mayors for Peace 50 Cities – 50 Traces exhibition an international touring art &ContinueContinue reading “50 Cities 50 Traces Bristol Exhibition”
Bristol Trades Union Council 