Friday 9th August 2019 - 17:00 The Peace Grove Castle Park Bristol BS1 3XD Gather at the Japanese White Cherry tree that CND planted to mark the 70th anniversary of the bombings in 2015. There will be invited speakers and a statement from the Mayor of Hiroshima will be read out. Bristol’s Red Notes ChoirContinue reading "Bristol says “Never Again”"
Tolpuddle – 2019
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July 2019 Sunday 21st July is when the rally and the grand procession of banners through Tolpuddle village occurs and is a tremendous sight. The experience of thousands of marchers with colourful banners, bands and protest songs is a highlight of the Festival. Everyone has some reason to join theContinue reading "Tolpuddle – 2019"
Protest to Save the Over 75 TV Licence
Friday 21st June 2019 12 Noon Outside BBC STUDIOS 31-33 WHITELADIES ROAD BRISTOL BS8 2LR In 2015, the Government passed responsibility for the free TV licence for the over-75s to the BBC, and said they would cease to fund it from 2020. The BBC launched a consultation process, but making it very clear that theyContinue reading "Protest to Save the Over 75 TV Licence"
Trump and the Left in Latin America
Bristol Link with Nicaragua in partnership with UNITE the Union and the Bristol and Bath Cuba Solidarity Campaign present Friday 5 July 2019 6.30pm for 7pm start. Ends at 9pm Tony Benn House (Unite the union) Victoria Street, BRISTOL BS1 6AY Panel discussion – 3 short presentations and then Q+A Speakers: HE Guisell Morales-Echaverry –Continue reading "Trump and the Left in Latin America"
PROTECT OUR NHS Demonstration – Adult Community Services
A ten year contract amounting to over £1 billion is about to awarded to provide these essential health services, including those which focus on diabetes, learning disabilities and Parkinson’s disease among others.We do not know who is bidding for this, it could be NHS services, community ventures or private companies like Virgin Care seeking toContinue reading "PROTECT OUR NHS Demonstration – Adult Community Services"
Bristol – Trump not welcome
Donald Trump is coming to London on a state visit from June 3-5. An open sexist and racist, he supports far right organisations around the world including the fascist Britain First, denies climate change and is pursuing a more and more confrontational and dangerous foreign policy. For all these reasons, Bristol TUC is supporting variousContinue reading "Bristol – Trump not welcome"
Bristol Class Bootcamp 2019
Centre for Labour and Social Studies is coming to Bristol with an interactive day to explore communicating ideas to transform society! Guest speakers include Owen Jones. Saturday 11 May 9.30am-4.30pm Tony Benn House, Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6AY More details can be found on either facebook at this event page Class Bootcamp 2019 or theirContinue reading "Bristol Class Bootcamp 2019"
Bristol Workers’ Day (May Day) 2019 – Pictures
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Bristol Workers Memorial Day 2019
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. ‘Taking control – removing dangerous substances from the workplace’ will be this year’sContinue reading "Bristol Workers Memorial Day 2019"
May Day March & Rally 2019
Along with millions upon millions of working people Bristol workers will be raising the Red Flag, on Wednesday 1st May 2019, in honour of the international working class day that is the spirit of determination, solidarity and resistance. Mobilise your members, families and friends to join this major day for workers. Bring your Trade UnionContinue reading "May Day March & Rally 2019"
Bristol Trades Union Council 