This Saturday 15th May 2021 Bristol will be showing it's solidarity with the people of Palestine as they face the latest attack from the Israeli state and its backers. A demonstration will start at 2pm from Castle Park, Bristol. Marching to College Green for a gathering of speeches. For more details follow this link PalestineContinue reading "Save Sheikh Jarrah! – Free Palestine!"
15% PAY RISE FOR ALL NHS WORKERS
Protect the NHS from the next reforms Day of action organised by Bristol NHS Workers Say No! at Millenium Square, Bristol on Sat. 15th May 2021, 13:00 to 16:00 Show the government that after 10 years of austerity and a global pandemic we need a restorative 15% payrise and to protect the NHS from privatisation.Continue reading "15% PAY RISE FOR ALL NHS WORKERS"
Bristol International Workers Memorial Day April 28th 2021 – Report
Health and Safety is a fundamental workers' right IN MEMORY OF BRIAN, RAY, MIKE + LUKE FROM YOUR COLLEAGUES AT GMB WESSEX BRANCH FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS Click on the first photo for the timeline South West TUC Facebook page recording the event - SWTUC at Bristol IWMD 2021 includes a Zoom video of theContinue reading "Bristol International Workers Memorial Day April 28th 2021 – Report"
Bristol International Workers Memorial Day April 28th 2021
Health and Safety is a fundamental workers' right Assemble at Tony Benn House Victoria Street, Bristol Wed. 28th April 2021, 11:15 March to Castle Park for wreath laying ceremony Speaking Chris Marsh (GMB Rep Wessex Water) Suzy Cheeke (Vice-President Bristol TUC) Stuart Davies (Legal Officer UNITE) Shona Jemphrey (UNISON member, Labour Candidate for Lawrence HillContinue reading "Bristol International Workers Memorial Day April 28th 2021"
Bristol Nina Franklin Fund sponsored Walk 2021
Walk for Palestine in aid of the Nina Franklin Fund Sunday 2nd May 2021 Following the successful and enjoyable Walk for Palestine in October 2020, the Nina Franklin Fund are holding a second fundraising walk. A beautiful 5 or 10 mile walk across Purdown and through the Frome Valley, with good company, food and drinkContinue reading "Bristol Nina Franklin Fund sponsored Walk 2021"
May Day March & Rally 2021
A long with millions upon millions of working people Bristol workers will be raising the Red Flag, on Saturday 1st May 2021, 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 TradeContinue reading "May Day March & Rally 2021"
Opposes the Police Billl
At it's meeting on 31st March 2021 Bristol Trades Union Council resolved This Council strongly oppose the ill-conceived and dangerous Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill being proposed by the Home Secretary. To push through repressive legislation under the cover of the pandemic is awful politics and will make dreadful law. As it stands, theContinue reading "Opposes the Police Billl"
Support GMB Bristol Water strike
75% of GMB members have voted to strike and will be striking next Tuesday 6th April as Bristol Water has imposed a pay freeze for 2020/21 and no increase to their pension contributions, despite essential workers working throughout the pandemic putting their health and that of their families at risk. The GMB members' pay hasContinue reading "Support GMB Bristol Water strike"
Shrewsbury pickets’ win appeal – success for the Shrewsbury 24 Campaign
The Shrewsbury 24 Campaign announced that they were delighted that after 15 years they have finally achieved victory. The Court of Appeal has today (23rd March 2021) quashed the convictions of the North Wales building workers who were tried for picketing offences in 1973-74. The lead picket, Des Warren was sent to prison forContinue reading "Shrewsbury pickets’ win appeal – success for the Shrewsbury 24 Campaign"
One per cent pay rise “is the worst kind of insult”
Commenting on the publication of the recommendation, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said: “No wonder the chancellor had nothing to say about the NHS yesterday [in the budget speech]. A one per cent pay rise is the worst kind of insult the government could give health workers who’ve given their absolute everything over theContinue reading "One per cent pay rise “is the worst kind of insult”"
Bristol Trades Union Council 