Bristol TUC takes the view that the recent decision (13th November 2019) at the Royal Court of Justice to stop Communication Workers Union members from striking is an attack on the entire trade union movement and must be resisted. The Communication Workers Union balloted over 110,000 members who voted by over 97% in favour ofContinueContinue reading “An attack on democracy”
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Keep Striking for higher pay
Friday, 1st February 2019 Assemble 6pm at College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ Deliveroo couriers in Bristol will be taking strike action over low pay, unpaid work and a change in their booking system. The Bristol Couriers Network will be striking for a range of demands. In particular they’ll be striking for: £5 per drop PaidContinueContinue reading “Keep Striking for higher pay”
Usdaw takes on Lidl at Avonmouth
Bristol Trades Union Council sends solidarity greetings to Usdaw members campaigning at Lidl’s Avonmouth Distribution Centre to win union recognition. Mike Walker – Usdaw’s Deputy Divisional Officer for South West England says: “We are taking our successful campaigning to the new Lidl Regional Distribution Centre in Avonmouth, engaging with staff about the problems they faceContinueContinue reading “Usdaw takes on Lidl at Avonmouth”
Congratulations to GMB in victory over Uber
Bristol Trades Union Council (BTUC) congratulates GMB on achieving a landmark Court of Appeal ruling that established that Uber drivers are “workers” and not self-employed drivers. In congratulating the GMB TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said the ruling should serve as a warning to other gig economy employers. “If you play fast and loose withContinueContinue reading “Congratulations to GMB in victory over Uber”
There is power in the Union
‘Solidarity & common sense’ wins Bristol SEDO solution Bristol Trades Union Council sends a huge congratulations to the postal workers at Bristol South East delivery Office and the Bristol branch of the Communication Workers Union on their victory in getting the reinstatement of one of their members Management had been brought to their senses afterContinueContinue reading “There is power in the Union”
Bristol Waste Pay Dispute
At it’s meeting on 28th November 2018 Bristol Trades Union Council (BTUC) gave it’s solidarity to the Unions at Bristol Waste as they negotiate a pay claim with this difficult employer. At the meeting BTUC resolved to support the refuse workers if industrial action is called. The full text of the solidarity message can beContinueContinue reading “Bristol Waste Pay Dispute”
Save Our Post Office
Photos from December 1st Day of Action These are some of the photographs taken on the Bristol Communication Workers Union day of action to save Britain’s Post Offices. A full report of Bristol’s Day of Action can be found at Bristol’s day of action to Save Our Post Offices More information about the CWU’s campaignContinueContinue reading “Save Our Post Office”
Save Our Post Office
We need YOU on the December 1st Day of Action Assemble 12noon to 14:00 at St. Peters Church, Castle Park or meet us outside the Galleries entrance to the Post Office, Castle Gallery, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3XX The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is fighting to save our nation’s cherished Post Office network. This campaign hasContinueContinue reading “Save Our Post Office”
University academics strike to defend their pensions
In defence of their pension scheme (USS) members of the University and College Union (UCU) at Bristol University and 61 other affected universities will be holding fourteen days of escalating action during February and March. The dates are Thursday 22 February, Friday 23 February, Monday 26 February, Tuesday 27 February, Wednesday 28 February, Monday 5 March,ContinueContinue reading “University academics strike to defend their pensions”
Capita staff start strike action over pensions
Saturday 28 October 2017 to Sunday 5 November Following the breakdown of talks at ACAS staff staff at Capita have started nine days of industrial action in a pensions dispute with the outsourcing company. The dispute centres on Capita’s attempts to close the current defined benefit scheme and transfer staff to a defined contribution scheme.ContinueContinue reading “Capita staff start strike action over pensions”
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