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 inContinue 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 collectivelyContinue 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 havingContinue reading "St Mungo’s workers to strike"
Sorry we missed you
From director Ken Loach and the award-winning team behind I, DANIEL BLAKE, comes SORRY WE MISSED YOU - a powerful exploration of the contemporary world of work, the gig economy and the challenges faced by one family trying to hold it all together. DIRECTED BY Ken Loach WRITTEN BY Paul Laverty CAST Kris Hitchen, DebbieContinue reading "Sorry we missed you"
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 UniversityContinue 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 doContinue 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 allContinue 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 &Continue reading "50 Cities 50 Traces Bristol Exhibition"
Message on General Election
At it's meeting on 18th December 2019 Bristol Trades Union Council agreed the following resolution - We are truly devastated by the general election result, and devastated that we didn’t win the Labour Government that Bristol so desperately needs. We know that a Tory government will mean more pain for working people - with jobs,Continue reading "Message on General Election"
Bristol Says: Not My Prime Minister
Sat. 14th December 2019 13:30-15:30 'Under the Sails' outside Primark Horsefair, Broadmead Bristol Show your defiance to racism, misogyny, homophobia,, austerity, climate chaos and war. Sponsored by Bristol Stand Up to Racism, Bristol Stop the War Coalition and Bristol CND. For more information follow this link to the facebook event page Protest & defy UnlessContinue reading "Bristol Says: Not My Prime Minister"
Bristol Trades Union Council 