Thursday 26th April 2018, 16.30am The Fountains, Bristol A few days before Workers Memorial Day the National Education Union (NUT Section) will be leafleting parents warning of the dangers of Asbestos in Bristol’s Schools. Come and join them to spread the message. Asbestos remains a killer in schools and there is simply no evidence toContinueContinue reading “Asbestos In Schools”
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Bristol Workers Memorial Day 2018
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. Workers’ Memorial Day (WMD) commemorates those workers. Workers’ Memorial Day is held on 28 April every year, all over theContinueContinue reading “Bristol Workers Memorial Day 2018”
We demand a new deal for working people!
Why? Because real wages are still lower than before the crash in 2008. Because three million workers are stuck on zero hour contracts, in agency work and in low paid self-employment. Because hardworking public servants haven’t had a proper payrise for eight years. Because our NHS is at breaking point. And because years of cuts haveContinueContinue reading “We demand a new deal for working people!”
Lobby of Council Budget Meeting – No More Cuts to Local Services
A protest organised by Bristol & District Anti-Cuts Alliance (BADACA) Tuesday 20th February 2018 College Green, Bristol Between 13:00 and 19:00 This protest is against the latest round of spending cuts proposed by Bristol City Council which threaten libraries, school crossing patrols, parks, arts funding and many other vital services. Lobby outside council house fromContinueContinue reading “Lobby of Council Budget Meeting – No More Cuts to Local Services”
Changing the world of work for good
The theme for Trades Union Councils in 2018 is “Changing the world of work for good”. It sets out a positive vision of trade unions as we know them to be: a democratic force for fairness in the modern workplace. It highlights the role that trades union councils play in developing and promoting trades unionsContinueContinue reading “Changing the world of work for good”
Hungry For Justice – The McDonalds campaign
A ‘Heart Unions’ Campaign Monday, 12th February 2018, 11am – 2pm 101 Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JR Bristol Trades Union Council will be joining the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union (BFAWU) in this leafleting campaign outside McDonalds premier Bristol store. The McDonalds campaign is pushing to gain recognition for the Bakers Union now that theContinueContinue reading “Hungry For Justice – The McDonalds campaign”
END THE WINTER CRISIS, FUND #OURNHS
Saturday, 3rd February 2018 Assemble: 12pm Gower Street, London, WC1E Called by Health Campaigns Together & The People’s Assembly BRISTOL coaches to this major national demonstration leave 9am from the Achor Rd West-bound bus stop, outside ‘We The Curious’ (At-Bristol) science centre. Returning at approximately 5pm from central London. Coach tickets can be bought viaContinueContinue reading “END THE WINTER CRISIS, FUND #OURNHS”
Refusing To Kill: Bristol’s World War 1 Conscientious Objectors
‘Refusing To Kill – Bristol’s World War 1 Conscientious Objectors’ is an exhibition and series of events (music, theatre, talks) presented by Bristol’s Remembering The Real World War 1 group and supported by the University of Bristol. The exhibition runs from 9th September 2017 – 8th January 2018 in Bristol Cathedral on College Green. MoreContinueContinue reading “Refusing To Kill: Bristol’s World War 1 Conscientious Objectors”
Bristol March: end austerity – fund our city!
Saturday 9th September 2017, 12.00 College Green, Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has called a march and rally on Saturday September 9th – following pressure from a coalition of organisations led by Bristol People’s Assembly – to demand the Conservative government gives Bristol and other cities the funding we need for our public services and stopsContinueContinue reading “Bristol March: end austerity – fund our city!”
Rail fares rising almost twice as fast as wages
Tuesday 15th August 2017 07.00 – 09.00 Meet at Temple Quay entrance of Bristol Temple Meads Station to protest at over-priced train tickets. Rail workers will be protesting at the stations around the country on August 15th including Bristol Temple Meads. They will be warning that passengers are paying “more for less” because even asContinueContinue reading “Rail fares rising almost twice as fast as wages”
Bristol Trades Union Council 