Vote Palestine

The General Election on 7th May 2015 is our moment to challenge politicians to support Palestine. Quiz your candidates to find out who would support Palestinian human rights if elected to Parliament.The majority of MPs have failed to promote Palestinian human rights in Parliament or Government. However, following Israel’s recent attacks against Gaza we haveContinue reading "Vote Palestine"

Happy New Year for Palestine Museum

The Palestine Museum Centre is unique in the Western World! Opening hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11 to 5pm, but open at other times by special arrangement. 27 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2HG. Admission free. It’s a great opportunity to spend time in the exhibition and meet other visitors - contact Chashandovsky@yahoo.co.uk. The Museum alsoContinue reading "Happy New Year for Palestine Museum"

Action On Fare Rises

Monday 5 January 2015 07.00 – 09.00 and 1700 - 1900 Meet at Temple Quay entrance of Bristol Temple Meads Station to hand out cards to passengers in protest at over-priced train tickets. Supported by RMT, Unite Bristol Area Community Branch, FOSBR and Bristol Green Party. Organised by Action for Rail. For more information onContinue reading "Action On Fare Rises"

Train ride to Weston super Mare

Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways 1st January 2015 Train ride to Weston super Mare Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways (FOSBR) train campaigners will launch their Bristol Green Capital 2015 programme on New Year’s Day, Thursday January 2015, with a train ride to Weston super Mare. A £10 Discount ticket for up to 10 people whoContinue reading "Train ride to Weston super Mare"

NHS strike day: 29th January 2015

The nation’s health workers, including workers in Bristol, will step up their fight over NHS pay with an escalation in strike action in the new year. Two days of strike action on 29 January and 24 February 2015 will see tens of thousands of NHS staff, members of the country’s leading health unions, walk outContinue reading "NHS strike day: 29th January 2015"

Union News South West – December 2014

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 December 2014 The contents are - West Country Workers Decent Jobs Week in the South West South West sees biggest rise in casuals ZeroContinue reading "Union News South West – December 2014"

Save Bristol’s Public Libraries!

The first phase of Mayor Ferguson’s library ‘consultation’ draws to a close The first phase of Mayor Ferguson’s library ‘consultation’ will culminate with a final meeting on Wednesday 17th 6pm-8pm at the Central Library. BADACA members will be attending to express concern at the likely impact of his planned £1million+ cuts and invite trade unionContinue reading "Save Bristol’s Public Libraries!"

Police workers – Industrial Action

One day strike over pay Unison, Unite and GMB police staff members working for forces in England and Wales, including workers in Bristol, will stage a 24-hour strike starting at 00.01 hours on Monday 22nd December 2014. This is in support of a campaign to re-open pay talks to improve the employers’ 1% pay offerContinue reading "Police workers – Industrial Action"

Shelter – Industrial Action

Three day strike over pay Strike has been called off. See comments The housing charity Shelter is set to be hit by a three day strike as Britain’s largest union, Unite announced that 400 of its members, including members in Bristol, would be walking out from Tuesday 16th December 2014 over pay cuts of upContinue reading "Shelter – Industrial Action"