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 forContinueContinue reading “Shrewsbury pickets’ win appeal – success for the Shrewsbury 24 Campaign”
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United We Stand
Back by popular demand a play by Neil Gore In 1972 tens of thousands of building workers won the first national strike in the industry for better pay and conditions. ‘Flying pickets left the contractors reeling. The Tory government and the large building companies wanted revenge, and the ‘Shrewsbury 24’ were put on trial inContinueContinue reading “United We Stand”
International Women’s Day Celebration
Saturday 7th March 7.00pm – 11.00pm A night of talks, music and great women! Speakers will include Angela Jarquín, a Nicaraguan Fairtrade cocoa producer, and local women’s football team Easton Cowgirls presenting a short film on their recent visit to Palestine. There will also be performances from some of Bristol finest young singer-songwriters from theContinueContinue reading “International Women’s Day Celebration”
United We Stand
A new play by Neil Gore In 1972 tens of thousands of building workers won the first national strike in the industry for better pay and conditions. ‘Flying pickets left the contractors reeling. The Tory government and the large building companies wanted revenge, and the ‘Shrewsbury 24’ were put on trial in the following year.ContinueContinue reading “United We Stand”
Bristol Trades Union Council 