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 HillContinueContinue reading “Bristol International Workers Memorial Day April 28th 2021”

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 theContinueContinue reading “One per cent pay rise “is the worst kind of insult””

Schools reopening March 2021

Bristol Trades Council extends solidarity to education staff across Bristol as schools allow all pupils back on site on Monday and will continue to support and share any action taken. As 10 million, pupils and staff are herded back into school buildings this Monday, the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), GMB, National AssociationContinueContinue reading “Schools reopening March 2021”

Bristol International Workers Memorial Day 2020 – report

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 inContinueContinue 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 collectivelyContinueContinue reading “Bristol International Workers Memorial Day 2020”