Radical Technology Revisited

2nd - 4th September 2016 University of Bristol Students Union Is Progress an illusion? Are catastrophic changes inevitable? Is Technology the problem or the solution? What are the practical alternatives? Unions were called Luddites in the 70s. The conference will revisit the questions and assess directions that alternative technology has taken More information about theContinue reading "Radical Technology Revisited"

Slaughter No Remedy

Sunday June 26th, 2.00pm Bristol Register Office, Corn Street, BS1 1JG Exactly 100 years on and in the same room where it took place, a re-enactment of the controntation between Walter Ayles, Bristol’s leading opponent of conscription and World War One, and Lieutenant-Colonel Burges, first commanding officer of Bristol’s Own, at a Military Service Tribunal.Continue reading "Slaughter No Remedy"

Capita workers in overtime ban to defeat ‘poverty pay’

Over 920 life and pensions Unite members at Capita will be starting an indefinite overtime ban on Friday 3 June after voting by 90 per cent in support of industrial action in a dispute over a below inflation pay deal. Capita workers including those based in Bristol voted by 90 per cent for industrial actionContinue reading "Capita workers in overtime ban to defeat ‘poverty pay’"

‘Refugees Welcome Here, Keep Racism out of the Referendum’ Rally

Saturday June 4th, 12noon Join us at this rally, supported by Stand up to Racism, Bristol People's Assembly, Bristol Stop the War, Calais Refugee Solidarity Bristol, Bristol Refugee Rights, Tribe of Doris, Bristol Hospitality Network and Bristol Women of the World (WoW) and show your support for refugees! Meet on the Centre by the Fountains.Continue reading "‘Refugees Welcome Here, Keep Racism out of the Referendum’ Rally"

Challenging islamophobia

Saturday 11th June An informative, creative mix of talks by activists, academics and wonderful Bristolians, workshops, spoken word, short films, music, photography, artwork and delicious food. Hosted by Lisa Whitehouse, the Founding Director at Interculture, an exciting new social enterprise that supports and celebrates intercultural communication through workshops , training and events. They have chosenContinue reading "Challenging islamophobia"

Convoy To Calais

Saturday June 18th, 7pm Now more than ever we need a huge response to the refugee crisis to counter the racist rhetoric across Europe trying to demonise and disenfranchise victims of war, oppression and poverty. Some of the largest mass movements in Britain have joined together with major trade unions to show solidarity. If youContinue reading "Convoy To Calais"

Discovering British 1914-1918 War Resisters – hoped for outcomes and challenging surprises

Monday June 20th, 7.30pm Central Quaker Meeting House, Champion Square, Bristol, BS2 9DB Hear Cyril Pearce, Britain’s foremost researcher into World War 1 conscientious objectors and war resisters, talk about his research, including stories of Bristol people who opposed the war. More information about the meeting can be found here Discovering British 1914-1918 War ResistersContinue reading "Discovering British 1914-1918 War Resisters – hoped for outcomes and challenging surprises"

Union News South West May 2016

The South West TUC publishes a monthly newsletter containing a wealth of information about trade union activities in the region. The latest edition can be found here Union News South West May 2016 The contents are - Increase in trade union membership 100 job losses at City of Bristol College Double standards in university payContinue reading "Union News South West May 2016"

Big Pit Museum Strikers Coming to Bristol

Wednesday 18th May - 18:30 Shakespeare Tavern, 68 Princes Street, Bristol BS1 4QD Big Pit Museum alongside all national Museum's in Wales are on all out strike against attacks on their pay connected to their weekend rates. Big Pit was set up following the destruction of the mining industry after the Miners Strike in 1984.Continue reading "Big Pit Museum Strikers Coming to Bristol"