“The workers... battle-cry must be: 'The Permanent Revolution.'” — Marx and Engels, 1850
Wed 28, July 2010 @ 08:50
Dear Comrade
Thanks for all the solidarity and support from yourself and the
NSSN ,please find attached the ruling in my case it is a very
important victory for all those who are facing victimisation and
also those who suffer discrimination for disability...Yunus
Bakhsh
Tue 27, July 2010 @ 20:21
The North West TUC (Proud to Serve the Public) demonstration and rally will be held at the Liberal Democrat Conference which takes place on Saturday 18th September at the Liverpool Echo Arena. The exact timing of the march and rally has not yet been finalised but it will almost certainly be in the morning.
Sat 10, July 2010 @ 12:49
All sessions will take place in the Friends Meeting House, Mount St, Manchester Friday 24th September 2010, Saturday 25th September 2010
Fri 09, July 2010 @ 21:30
RMT leads grassroots union rebellion over David Cameron addressing TUC Congress in September
Fri 09, July 2010 @ 09:13
The Red Jacobins: Lenin, Trotsky, thermidor and the degeneration of the Russian Revolution
Thu 08, July 2010 @ 12:59
On 28th June 2010 we received news of the decision by the Legal Services Commission to cut our legal aid contract to provide immigration legal advice and representation from October 2010. See our statement below. It amounts to a 70% cut in the amount of legal aid we can provide.
Mon 28, June 2010 @ 22:07
Saturday 3rd July
Assemble at Abbey Forgate car park SYA 6ND from 10-30am
onwards
In 21st century Britain an unelected judge deems as illegal a
democratic decision of workers to take strike action. Lord
Justice McCombe’s recent high court ruling against BA cabin crew
shows that yet again the law can be relied on to back the rich and
the powerful. The outrageous decision to outlaw strikes at British
Airways is directed against everyone who wants to see resistance to
the ConDem Coalition’s agenda of savage cuts.
Sun 13, June 2010 @ 16:12
bulletinlabour — 11 June 2010 — Jerry Hicks, candidate for general secretary UNITE 2010 campaign video. For a fighting union. For election of all officials. For a general secretary on a workers wage. Repeal of all anti-trade union laws. Jobs not bombs. Against privatisation. You decide, the union provides!
Tue 08, June 2010 @ 07:47
Sunday 13th June
Assemble: 2.00pm
All Saints Park, Oxford Road
Wed 02, June 2010 @ 18:09
The world has looked on aghast as more and more details emerge of the violent attack by the Israeli Government on the unarmed flotilla of boats carrying essential medical supplies to the besieged people of Gaza. Tens of people have been killed and scores more injured. The march will start from Downing Street at 1.30 pm and head to the Israeli Embassy in Kensington where there will be a rally.
Fri 21, May 2010 @ 13:57
An open discussion meeting about the new government, the state
of the working class and the Labour leadership campaign. Organised
by Permanent
Revolution - all welcome.
Tuesday May 25, 8.00.pm Conway Hall, Bertrand Russell Room.
Wed 19, May 2010 @ 09:13
As you may have heard, John McDonnell has announced his intention to stand for leader. In order to stand, candidates need to be nominated by 32 MPs. However, we only have until 24TH MAY to get the number required. If you want a geuine leadership debate with a broad range of candidates, please support the letter below which will be published in the Guardian on Monday.
Thu 29, April 2010 @ 13:47
Mahroo Sadeghi - Child M's
older sister was detained by the Borders Agency yesterday
morning.
Once again the Borders Agency arrived unannounced at the family
home. Thankfully Child M wasn't there - he was at school, but yet
again the family home was violated And disgracefully, his
sister has been detained.
Mon 12, April 2010 @ 13:21
Ron
Prosor, ambassador and arch-apologist for the crimes of the Israeli
state, has been invited to take part in a ‘debate’ by Cardiff
University Debating Society next Wednesday – no such invitation has
been extended to any representative of the Palestinian
people.
Wed 07, April 2010 @ 15:48
Ahead of the forth coming general election, this debate, hosted by Red Pepper, sets out to challenge the merit of engaging in the current voting process, and discuss possible alternative means to initiate change in the political arena of the UK. Debate hosted by Red Pepper: “If voting changes so little, what are the means of radical change?” Saturday 24th April, 5pm
Fri 02, April 2010 @ 10:18
Further to the previous email regarding the very severe charges and sentences arising from the above event. I contacted Joanna Gilmore Manchester University School of Law who is researching this issue. The reason being that although I did not witness any incidents I was involved in the Met Police 'kettling operation' and was to say the least 'very scarred' even after 50 years experience of protesting. I described to her in detail re our experience - there were several of us - very concerned for our own safety and the safety of others who were with us - who were older than us - yes even older!
Sun 21, March 2010 @ 12:50
Cecilia (Lex's wife) & family are going to visit Lex again next weekend and need money to do this.
Fri 19, March 2010 @ 12:20
Fri 19, March 2010 @ 00:00
Friday
19th March will see an international day of action in solidarity
with cleaners at Swiss bank UBS in the City of London. The cleaners
are facing cuts in working hours – effectively an 11 percent wage
cut – and shop steward Alberto Durango has been sacked. The
day of action follows two strong and vibrant demonstrations on 12th
February and 5th March at UBS’s 100 Liverpool Street site in
London.
Wed 17, March 2010 @ 17:15
Wed 10, March 2010 @ 23:19
Manchester No Borders will be supporting the demonstration organised by the Congo Support Project this Saturday in support of the Congolese living in Manchester under threat of deportation.
Wed 10, March 2010 @ 08:02
The fascist EDL is coming to Bolton. This statement of Bolton trade unionists calls for antiracists and trade unionists from across the country to mobilise against the EDL.
Wed 24, February 2010 @ 21:55
EMERGENCY PICKET OF BP HQ IN LONDON
NO MORE POLICE REPRESSION - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
4pm Friday 26 February, outside BP HQ, 1 St James Square , London SW1 (nearest tube Piccadilly Circus )
Mon 22, February 2010 @ 16:01
The 2008 case of Ama Sumani, snatched from hospital in Cardiff and deported to Ghana where she subsequently died of myeloma, brought widespread attention to the barbarous practices of the UK Border Agency in Wales. It came as no surprise, then, when a temporary worker at the agency, Louise Perrett, revealed a sickening culture of racism at UKBA’s centre on Newport Rd, Cardiff (see Guardian article).
Sun 21, February 2010 @ 13:40
Another SOAS cleaner detained: Emergency lobby of the GLA Conference on Migrant Integration.
12 cleaners were picked up in an immigration
raid last week, and cleaners on the tubes face passport checks this
week as the contract is passed from ISS to Initial who last year
had cleaners deported.
The RMT, Hands Off My Workmate and Migrants Rights Network have called an emergency lobby of the GLA conference on migrant integration on 22nd February. Assemble 9am, City Hall, London.
Sat 20, February 2010 @ 13:13
Solidarity With Haiti notes that solidarity is building in Latin America, the USA and Europe for Batay. General Motors in Sao Paulo and in many engineering factories are giving 1% of their wage (raise apporx $300.000) to help Haiti and Batay, a Brazilian teachers federation has donated $50,000. Conlutas (www.conlutas.org.br) a trade union federation in Brazil has raised $100,000 so far and will keep solidarity building. A USP centre in Madrid, hospital workers in Argentina etc are raising solidarity for Batay, support committees for Batay in the USA and Europe have existed for a number of years and are building solidarity.
Fri 19, February 2010 @ 14:53
Friday 5th March 1:00 PM, Outside UBS Capital, 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2RH
Contact: Latin American Workers
Association: Headland House, 308-312 Grays Inn
Road, London,
email: info@lawas.org.uk, www.lawas.org.uk
Wed 17, February 2010 @ 17:25
Tue 16, February 2010 @ 17:41
All three main political parties are proposing cuts and more cuts in the public sector. At the same time they can find unlimited money to bail out banks and failed privatisations (PFI) - as well as to continue wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Fri 12, February 2010 @ 08:16
More than fifty migrants are still on hunger strike, protesting the awful conditions of Britain's barbaric detention centres for migrant workers. Four women have been moved to a prison. We demand their immediate release and that of all the other detainees at Yarl's Wood and other immigration detention centres... writes Jason Travis
Mon 08, February 2010 @ 13:55
(SOAS), Terry Conway (SR executive),
Thu 04, February 2010 @ 11:53
Defend Alberto Durango! Demo 12th Feb
In an act of vindictive union busting Alberto Durango, a leading activist in the campaign to achieve justice for cleaners in London, is facing the sack. Alberto, a leader of the Latin American Workers Association and member of UNITE, has been in the forefront of a series of campaigns to organise mainly migrant workers to challenge the exploitation and dire working conditions amongst cleaners. Venue now changed: UBS Capital, 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2RH
Wed 03, February 2010 @ 12:36
13 March 2010: South Camden Community School, London
Thu 28, January 2010 @ 19:51
* The issues we are fighting for over jobs, pay and pension, affect many people now and we fear that they could affect more people in the near future.
* Appeal for support leaflet and collection sheets available on www.ourunion.org.uk
Thu 21, January 2010 @ 18:27
Mon 11, January 2010 @ 22:03
Climate and Capitalism – Day School
Saturday 23rd January 2010
10.30am – 5.30pm.
Thu 07, January 2010 @ 10:24
Saturday, January 30th, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Central Hall, Oldham Street.
We will be participating in the SWP Right To Work Conference which will be held in Manchester on January 30th 2010. We are very grateful that this issue has been raised in such a high profile manner. We provisionally support the initiative, but not unconditionally. We believe that for an organisation to succeed, it must be democratic...writes Alex Halligan UWU organiser...
Wed 06, January 2010 @ 14:11
After Copenhagen –
can climate change be halted?
PR open meeting
Tuesday, 19 January, 7.30pm
Lucas Arms,
Gray's Inn Road, London (nr Kings Cross)
Wed 02, December 2009 @ 14:21
Housmans, in conjunction with Gardners Books, has just launched its own online bookshop to rival Amazon. Although still prioritising their stock of radical interest and progressive politics, the site is also able to provide around half a million general titles.
Mon 30, November 2009 @ 17:04
Now it is my turn. What is my crime? Despite being given a hearing date commencing on the 7th January, I do not yet know the charges which will be sent to me within 21 days of the hearing date. I suspect these 21 days will include the Christmas holiday period.
Wed 25, November 2009 @ 21:41
Saturday November 28 2009
Somers Town Community Centre, 150 Ossulston Street, London NW1 1EE (near Euston station). Registration from 10am.
Download a leaflet here: AGM leaflet front leaflet back
Sun 15, November 2009 @ 12:33
This meeting is being organised on the eve of a Case Management Discussion at the Manchester Employment Tribunal, Parsonage Gardens, involving a large number of cases on Tuesday 24 November.
Fri 13, November 2009 @ 12:47
CAROLINE BEDALE from Manchester has been banned from holding UNISON office for 8 years. All charges relate to the campaign to reinstate Karen Reissmann – who had been sacked by her employer (Manchester Mental Health Trust and Social Care Trust) – and who was supported by UNISON in this campaign, not just for reinstatement to her job but for the right for trade unionists to speak out against cuts and privatisation.
Fri 06, November 2009 @ 08:39
Climate Change threatens millions around the globe. The most recent studies suggest that without serious action, our future, together with the eco-systems around us, is very bleak. This December the international community gathers in Copenhagen to discuss a new climate change treaty.
Fri 30, October 2009 @ 11:45
The day before the final debate on the prostitution clauses in the PCB, please join us in a discussion of the evidence. Whatever your views on the sex industry, women’s safety must be the priority. Trafficking cannot be stopped by driving prostitution further underground.
6-7pm Monday 2 November
Tue 27, October 2009 @ 14:39
Saturday 7th November 2009
Mon 19, October 2009 @ 17:54
Steve Acheson is a Unite/EPIU member - being charged under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for protesting over his blacklisting.
Thu 15, October 2009 @ 22:07
Brian Lyons (strike committee, Tower Hamlets College)
Thu 15, October 2009 @ 14:35
Wed 30, September 2009 @ 16:32
15 October 2009
Fri 25, September 2009 @ 15:18
A discussion on the rise of China – will China be the saviour of capitalism? “If China manages to avoid an explosion of internal social turmoil, it will undoubtedly emerge from this world recession as a yet more important political and economic power on the world stage.” Permanent Revolution March 2009
Thu 24, September 2009 @ 17:03
The English Defence League (EDL) a group of racist Nazis linked to the BNP are planning to march through Manchester on Saturday October 10th. They plan to meet in Piccadilly Gardens in the town centre at 10.00 am. Join the counter demonstration in Piccadilly Gardens at the same time.
Socialist, anarchists, anti-capitalists and anti-fascists have called a counter demonstration to oppose them. They were successfully in opposed in Birmingham twice and Harrow. Let's do the same in Manchester.
Download a leaflet here and get your friends along
Mon 14, September 2009 @ 08:43
Around 400 trade unionists marched through Liverpool on Sunday, 13 September, as the national TUC started unpacking its bags in the city’s hotels on the eve of the annual congress.
Sat 12, September 2009 @ 14:01
On October 10th the fascist English Defence League (EDL) a violently racist group of Nazi thugs loosely linked to the BNP, are planning to march through Manchester. We are calling on all socialists and anti-fascists to unite to oppose them. Since the election of the two BNP MEPs in June, the EDL have held two marches through Birmingham, announced another gathering in Luton and staged a provocation at a Mosque in Harrow. The EDL want to drive black and Asian people, gay people, the left, trade unionists and campaigners out of our city centres.
Fri 11, September 2009 @ 12:16
Rally in support of Tower Hamlets College Strike
Save Tower Hamlets
College.
Download flyer here
Mon 07, September 2009 @ 01:03
After over a week the all-out indefinite strike by Tower Hamlets College lecturers remains solid. At the latest University and College Union (UCU) strike meeting to decide whether to continue the strike only a handful abstained and one person voted against continuing the strike. The rest voted to stay out. There are around 300 lecturers on strike.
Dave Esterson, UCU rep from Lambeth College reports
Thu 03, September 2009 @ 19:49
After more than 4 months in strike, the Tambillo miners have been unable to win a settlement that meets their demands; the bosses have refused to meet the union. The Labour Law in Chile was implemented by Pinochet; it is completely in favour of the bosses, nonetheless after much discussion the workers agreed to use Decree 369. This should mean that everything goes back to square one, to zero again. The workers should come to work; negotiations should start again from zero.
Mon 31, August 2009 @ 19:48
Motion: Support the Tambillo (Chile) miners strike
Sun 30, August 2009 @ 18:08
Tower Hamlets College faces indefinite strike action from tomorrow (Thursday 27 August) after eleventh hour talks failed to resolve the ongoing row over job losses and cuts to English language courses.
Thu 27, August 2009 @ 21:25
There are, at present, about 60 women political prisoners in the Israeli jails: about 35 in Hasharon Prison (Tel Mond), about 21 in Damoon Prison (Carmel Mountain), and the rest in several detention centers.
Wed 26, August 2009 @ 20:57
At 14:32 the first of the Swoop groups arrived at the camp on bikes with the rest of the Swoop on its way through the city towards the location of the 2009 Camp for Climate Action. The entrance is just Southeast of Greenwich Park, with access from Blackheath Tube station and Greenwich....from Climate Camp...
Wed 26, August 2009 @ 18:05
Staff at Tower Hamlets College will be taking strike action for an indefinite period as of tomorrow, Thursday 27 August.
Mon 24, August 2009 @ 18:06
Teachers and creche College Protestsworkers whose jobs are under threat, including Union branch secretary Dave Swanson, are currently waiting on the outcome of appeal hearings, which they have been forbidden from attending.
Wed 19, August 2009 @ 19:41
I was at the demonstration, at the South entrance to the "festival" (this was where the coaches from below Birmingham were supposed to go, but the two Manchester coach loads were directed here instead, because no one from London was arriving) There were 200 hundred at this entrance, a larger group up the road at the other entrance, and about a thousand more on the legal march from Codnor Market Square. The road where I found myself was blacked for a while before police broke us up.
Mon 27, July 2009 @ 18:56
OFFSHORE ENERGY UNION RMT today called for a show of strength from trade unionists and environmental campaigners in what will be a crucial week for the workers involved in the occupation to stop the closure of the Vestas wind turbine factory on the Isle of Wight. On Wednesday morning at 10am (29 July), the hearing seeking to evict the protesters will be heard at Newport County Court and a protest will be mobilised outside the court house.
Fri 24, July 2009 @ 13:16
“The whole of the trade union and environmental movement should be proud of the courage and determination being shown by the workers at Vestas in the teeth of threats and intimidation. We all have a duty to ensure that they are not beaten into submission.
Tue 21, July 2009 @ 19:24
The organisers of the Convention of The Left would like to invite you to the free one day conference in Brighton. This will take place on Saturday September 26th from 10.30am to 17.00pm at the Brighthelm Church and Community Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD.... (Download leaflet here)
Confirmed speakers: Tony Benn, John McDonnell MP, Caroline Lucas MEP, Matt Wrack, John Maguire (Visteon Convenor), Jeremy Corbyn MP
To register go to http://www.conventionoftheleft.org/
Tue 21, July 2009 @ 19:18
On April 8th 2009 armed police swooped on Pakistani students in the North West. Three were released, though items and equipment remain confiscated. The remaining 12 are still in detention without charge. They are awaiting deportation, under the pretext that they pose a ‘threat to national security’. No evidence has been provided.
Mon 20, July 2009 @ 23:22
Vestas workers have occupied the St Cross factory in Newport. This measure has been taken due to the consistent failure of Vestas Blades and the government to face up to their responsibilities in the necessary challenge of fighting climate change and maintaining jobs.
Sun 19, July 2009 @ 20:35
URGENT CALL OUT for activists, legal observers, journalists and video activists to support migrants in Calais against imminent police attack and deportation!
Thu 16, July 2009 @ 18:41
The Manchester College are...
* Closing all basic ESOL courses for those with the lowest level of English, attacking some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Tue 14, July 2009 @ 21:16
Masked Parade with Music &
Dance
All welcome SUNDAY 19 JULY 2009 Part of Soho Festival
Meet 3.15 pm outside St Anne’s Church, 55 Dean St (Shaftesbury Ave end)
Wed 08, July 2009 @ 23:36
Bring us back in September? Yes! Yes! Yes!
Parents have been invited to a meeting on Monday 13th July at 4pm at St Saviour's School, Lewisham High Street to discuss the possibility of returning to the school in September.
For more info please read the latest newsletter from Hands Off Lewisham Bridge.
Mon 06, July 2009 @ 20:30
NUT members at Haggerston School in Hackney will be on strike on Thursday 9th July. Last week the head teacher and governors confirmed that they plan to make six teachers redundant.
Wed 01, July 2009 @ 23:48
NUT members at Haggerston School in Hackney are to strike next week on Thursday 9th July against proposed redundancies.
Mon 29, June 2009 @ 18:39
Sun 28, June 2009 @ 10:43
Last summer 29 people stopped a train containing 1,000 tonnes of coal on its way to Drax power station in Yorkshire. Their trial starts in Leeds Crown Court on Monday 29 June 2009.
Thu 25, June 2009 @ 09:42
Members of UCU today (Wednesday) overwhelmingly voted for strike
action at Manchester College. Following a ballot where
74% of members polled voted yes to strike action and 84% voted
in
favour of action short of a strike, the union announced that
members will walk out on Wednesday 1 July.
Tue 23, June 2009 @ 13:30
A first wave of 15-20 redundancies amongst teachers has been announced at the college. This includes 3.5 maths jobs, 3 biology jobs and at least 6 in ESOL announced so far. At the same time the creche at the college's Northenden campus is to close with 29 support staff under threat.
Branch Secretary, David Swanson, is included in the first wave of potential redundancies. Management at the college have a history of removing union activists so this looks like an attempt to weaken the union to make further attacks easier
Mon 22, June 2009 @ 18:27
Paul Kenny GMB General Secretary issued the following statement today 21 June regarding the dispute at the Lindsay Oil Refinery Engineering Construction site. He said “GMB is not walking away from the disgraceful and outrageous behavior of Total at Lindsay. Total would not even consider treating its French workers in this way.
Mon 22, June 2009 @ 11:50
Hands Off Lewisham Bridge are asking for your support in resisting the eviction. We need as many people as possible to stay overnight on Tuesday. If you can't stay overnight then please come down as early as possible on Wednesday morning to support the occupation.Bailiffs are arriving at 10.30 on Wednesday morning.
Wed 17, June 2009 @ 15:01
Last Friday (12th June) at 6:30 a.m., immigration officers raided the School of Oriental and African Studies in London and arrested nine cleaners working for ISS cleaning contractors. Five cleaners have since been deported whilst the remaining 4 are being held and awaiting deportation.
Tue 16, June 2009 @ 09:33
This group has been set up in Solidarity with the 9 members of the cleaning staff at SOAS who, following a morning raid by border police, have been detained and threatened with immediate deportation from the U.K. We demand an immediate end to these deportations.
Wed 10, June 2009 @ 06:13
The threat of an all-out indefinite strike this Thursday by workers at the Linamar car plant in Swansea (formerly Visteon) has paid dividends. Linamar have reinstated sacked union convenor Rob Williams, an active socialist whose links with other threatened car plants made him a key target for bosses set on breaking union organisation.
Mon 08, June 2009 @ 18:08
Following a 6:1 vote for strike action on job cuts, pay and management bullying, workers across London Underground will strike for the first time from 18.59 hours next Tuesday, 9 June, to 18.58 on Thursday 11 June.
Mon 08, June 2009 @ 18:00
Sun 07, June 2009 @ 23:42
SATURDAY JUNE 27TH
SOUTH CAMDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CHARRINGTON STREET
Thu 07, May 2009 @ 16:53
Parents at
Charlotte Turner School, Benbow Street, Greenwich, SE8 3DH, have
occupied their school to oppose its planned closure in September by
the council. They released this statement this evening;
Join their Facebook Group here
Thu 07, May 2009 @ 15:27
There is not a family in the land untouched by the global recession. That is why Unite is pressing for clear and urgent action to defend jobs.
Thu 07, May 2009 @ 13:47
Rob Williams, trade union Convenor of Linamar Swansea and vice chair of the NSSN, was sacked by the Linamar management last week, and then temporarily re-instated following militant action by the Linamar workforce.
Sun 03, May 2009 @ 16:48
Strike to Defend Jobs and Education
Thursday 7th May
Picket lines from 8.00am
Rally at Tower Building, Holloway Road at
1.00pm
Sun 03, May 2009 @ 12:20
Rob Williams, Unite convenor at Linamar (formerly Visteon and before that Ford's) car components plant in Swansea was sacked last Tuesday 28 April, but subsequently reinstated (ableit on the basis of suspension) after some 100 union members walked off the production lines and prevented his forcible removal from the plant by management and police.
Wed 29, April 2009 @ 18:31
Rob Williams, the Unite convenor of the Linamar car parts factory in Swansea, was called into the directors' office of the plant on Tuesday 28April and told that he was being sacked for "irretrievable breakdown of trust". This blatant victimisation of one of the leading left-wing shopsteward activists in the car industry was met by an immediate production line walk-off by the day shift.
Sun 26, April 2009 @ 19:22
John McDonnell MP LRC chair said;
‘The determination of these parents is a shining example to so many
others across this country, who are angry at the threat to our
education system and the future of our children.
‘This courageous act deserves all of our support’.
Fri 24, April 2009 @ 08:29
Public Meeting: Lewisham Bridge School: Elmira Street: Cornmill Gardens SE13: 3.00pm Friday 24th April
On Thursday 23rd April parents from Lewisham Bridge Primary School occupied the school roof of Lewisham Bridge Primary School to express our anger at the forced and unnecessary busing of our children to an alternative site while our school stands empty.....
Tue 21, April 2009 @ 16:55
Remember Gaza....End the Seige Now
National demonstration
Saturday 16 May. 12 noon, central London
Free Palestine: End Israeli Occupation: End the arms traded
Tue 21, April 2009 @ 00:09
Support the Visteon Workers. Bail out the workers not the bankers
Public Meeting Thursday 23rd
April,
University of London Union (Room 101) Malet Street London WC1E 7HY
Nearest tubes: Euston and Euston
Square
Speakers include: Frank Jepson - Unite
Convenor at Basildon Visteon and NO2EU candidate in European
elections in Eastern region
Kevin Nolan - Unite Convenor at Enfield
Visteon
Rob Williams - Unite Convenor at Swansea
Linamar (formerly Visteon)
Speakers invited from workers at Belfast
Visteon (all in a personal capacity)
Fri 17, April 2009 @ 22:33
The people of Gaza have received tremendous support from human rights and left-wing groups and individuals over the past few months. No Borders activists have also been engaged in the solidarity movement. Now, No Borders groups across the country are calling for a national day of action to target those profiting from the border regime on 27th April.
Fri 17, April 2009 @ 17:20
Following the insulting and unacceptable offer from Visteon this
week
the sacked workers are stepping up their 24/7 picket of the
Enfield
factory.
Fri 17, April 2009 @ 16:48
Dr Cary’s
opinion is that the cause of death was abdominal haemorrhage. The
cause of the haemorrhage remains to be ascertained. Dr Cary accepts
that there is evidence of coronary atherosclerosis but states that
in his opinion its nature and extent is unlikely to have
contributed to the cause of death.
Tue 14, April 2009 @ 21:35
G20:The cops attack a black protester, then another cop back slaps a woman protester across the face and batons her.
Wed 08, April 2009 @ 19:36
We would like to ask you to consider supporting and if possible sending delegates to a trade union conference on Palestine Solidarity. The conference is being organised by Liverpool Friends of Palestine (affiliated to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign - PSC) and the Merseyside Association of Trades Councils, on 18 April in Liverpool. The conference is supported by Manchester PSC and we hope it will be attended by delegates and individual trade unionists from across the North-West.
Wed 08, April 2009 @ 08:03
Remember Gaza – Free Palestine!
National
demonstration – Saturday 16 May, assembling 12noon in Central
London
Free
Palestine
End Israeli
Occupation
End the Arms
trade
Called by:
Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War Coalition, British
Muslim Initiative and Campaign for Nuclear
Disarmament
Tue 07, April 2009 @ 10:07
Urgent - Rally at
Enfield Factory Thursday 9th 11am - please publicise
At was agreed with reps of the occupiers on Monday night at the
Trades Council meeting, to call a Rally at the plant on
Thursday at 11am.
The occupiers have, technically, till midday to leave and will be
meeting to decide what to do then, following feedback from the
meeting with Visteon in NYC.
They need all the support they can get. Bring Union banners noise
and support!
Mon 06, April 2009 @ 23:35
Since 3rd April, 20 parents have occupied Wyndford and St Gregory's Primary Schools in Maryhill, Glasgow.
These parents are protesting the proposed closure of their schools and the possibility that their children would be sent to schools miles away, often having to travel unsupervised on public buses and cross busy roads.
The parents are committed to occupy over Easter break and are working together and with parents from schools and nurseries across Glasgow that are threatened with closure.
Mon 06, April 2009 @ 09:06
Over the past year there has been a concerted campaign by the Local Education Authority in Tower Hamlets, via an Interim Executive Board (with no parent/teacher/community representation) to rid our school of many of its long‐standing teachers and crush our school Union Group....protest we’ve planned on Thursday April 23rd 4.30pm at Tower Hamlets Council (Mulberry Place).
Sun 05, April 2009 @ 19:24
The UNITE trade union convenor for the occupied Visteon plant in Enfield, north London faces the possibility jail on Monday morning 06 April.
Sat 04, April 2009 @ 16:26
Hot off the heels of workers who have occupied their factory in Belfast, workers in the Enfield Visteon plant joined them this week when they went into occupation on Wednesday 1 April. Some workers are demanding the factory be kept open and that workers make green products such as bikes, solar panels and turbines. The mood is confident and workers are asking for solidarity and support from the labour movement.
Wed 01, April 2009 @ 17:21
200 Visteon car plant workers in Belfast are blockading their factory after the Company went into administration today. If they get away with it, over 600 workers in ex-Ford factories in Belfast, Enfield and Basildon will be sacked and left to claim statutory redundancy form the state. Even workers with over 30 years service will only get about 9 grand and most workers a lot less. Also, their pensions plus those of ex-Visteon workers in Swansea and retirees will go into the Pension Protection Fund, which will result in reduced payments.
Tue 31, March 2009 @ 16:50
“YES WE CAN.” Barack Obama used this slogan to become President of the United States. He used it to promise serious change in the U.S. and around the world: an end to the Iraq War, action against climate change and help for people losing their homes or jobs in the economic crisis.
Thu 26, March 2009 @ 18:17
April 1st is only a week away! Below is the crucial information
you will need for camping in the square mile during the G20.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=49600653225
Please post in your profile invite friends to join and check out
http://www.climatecamp.org.uk/g20
for updates. Our facebook event has too many attendees so we are
blocked from messaging them -- we need everyone to get this
information out.
Wed 18, March 2009 @ 10:34
BNP leader Nick Griffin and his the “Battle of Britain” road show will appear this Friday 20 March at the Broadclyst Village (Victory) Hall, about 10km northeast of Exeter on the B3181.
Wed 18, March 2009 @ 10:31
The leadership of Unison, Britain’s biggest public sector union has set up a McCarthy style trial to investigate four union activists. Many members of Unison are bewildered at the priorities of the union spending money and resources to witch hunt committed trade unionists out of the union. An protest will take place from 8.30 am onwards on Thursday 19th March as the four victimised union members arrive to face these hearings.
Fri 13, March 2009 @ 20:40
The fascist BNP Nazis have launched a “Battle of Britain” in
anticipation of the Euro elections and the possible election of
their leader Nick Griffin. They lost the first battle. Their plans
smashed in dramatic style.
(Pic fascists protected by cops)
Thu 12, March 2009 @ 07:34
The BNP leader Nick Griffin is planning on speaking at a
BNP Rally/Public Meeting at
the Pure Night Club, Bridgewater Street, Leigh this Friday (13th
March) at 7.30pm
Tue 10, March 2009 @ 17:18
Alan died suddenly from a suspected massive heart attack at his
home on Saturday 7th March.
Alan, a council tenant in Camden, was there at the start of the
Defend Council Housing campaign in 1997. It has been a collective
effort of many, and Alan played down his individual selfless
efforts, but he inspired and led in a way that contributed the
binding glue of this collective.
Mon 09, March 2009 @ 22:56
Organisation for the demonstration "Abolish All Immigration
Prisons" on
21st March is making progress.
Mon 09, March 2009 @ 14:54
Many of you will know Steve Cohen, a long-standing socialist and fighter against all forms of racism and immigration controls. Sadly Steve died, peacefully, at about 5 on Sunday morning.
Sun 08, March 2009 @ 22:06
We would like to ask you to consider supporting and if possible sending delegates to a trade union conference on Palestine Solidarity. The conference is being organised by Liverpool Friends of Palestine (affiliated to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign - PSC) and the Merseyside Association of Trades Councils, on 18 April in Liverpool. The conference is supported by Manchester PSC and we hope it will be attended by delegates and individual trade unionists from across the North-West.
Fri 06, March 2009 @ 16:50
Launch of a national campaign against sanctions on Iran in House
of Commons - March 16, 6pm.
Speakers include: John McDonnell MP; Jenny Jones Green Party London
Assembly Member; Yassamine Mather Iranian exile, chair HOPI
Thu 05, March 2009 @ 02:15
In the latest developments parents have demanded that
Lewisham Council 'Stop and Think' before they demolish a popular
local primary school...Due to a flurry of objections by local
parents, the Council has been forced to call a public meeting at
Lewisham
Bridge Primary School on Thursday 12 March
6pm. 
Mon 02, March 2009 @ 22:15
Our campaign continues, we need to understand what progress looks like and acknowledge that we have moved forward. We are not complacent and understand that we have much still to achieve, we have always said we are in for the long haul, the campaign will evolve, some initiatives will succeed and others won’t but the campaign will continue until we achieve fair access to construction projects on guaranteed terms and conditions for all workers.
Sat 28, February 2009 @ 20:35
With amazing and insensitive bad taste the Science Museum in London (and the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry) are allowing their premises to be used for an ‘Israel Day of Science’ sponsored by the Zionist Federation(ZF). Additional information from BRICUP www.bricup.org.uk. The research of seven Israeli universities is to be showcased. The planned dates are March 3rd (Manchester) and March 5th (London).
Sat 28, February 2009 @ 20:23
Speak Out + Stand Up for Sex Worker Rights Tuesday 31 March 2pm at the Eros Fountain, Piccadilly Circus Bring your red umbrellas Workers in the sex industry and their allies are speaking out against the Policing and Crime Bill.
Tue 24, February 2009 @ 21:39
The BNP have announced on their website that they intend to have a meeting addressed by NIck Griffin in Manchester Town Hall this Saturday 28/2/09. We have called an emergency protest to stop them. There should be no platform for fascist parties like the BNP anywhere in Manchester. We need everyone who is dedicated to opposing fascism and racism to come to Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square on Saturday at 12 O'Clock to link arms against the BNP.
Fri 06, February 2009 @ 12:35
Next week’s Cardiff Radical Socialist Forum on the national question couldn’t come at a more opportune time. Following the huge protests against Israel’s invasion of Gaza, nearly 1000 people listened to former inmates of Guantanamo at a Cardiff meeting this week. At the same time the strike at the Lindsey oil refinery was being settled - a strike which disturbed many with its ‘British jobs for British workers’ slogan. . .
Wed 04, February 2009 @ 19:26
Today, an emergency general meeting was called at the University of Manchester. There was only one motion, dealing with the union's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. For this solidarity motion to even be discussed, however, 500 people needed to attend the meeting. It was always going to be touch and go...writes Vicky Thompson....
Wed 04, February 2009 @ 16:37
Following an emergency General Meeting at Manchester University Student Union called around building solidarity with Palestine 300 people invaded the John Owens building (number 48 on this map: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/visitors/travel/maps/numerical/). Alan Gilbert, the university's Vice Chancellor refused to meet the students demands. The latest news is that there is currently a meeting of around 50 students in the occupied John Lewis building to decide on the course of the occupation.
Fri 30, January 2009 @ 17:20
Thu 29, January 2009 @ 19:12
A convoy of aid will be leaving Britain for Gaza on Saturday 14 February. The Viva Palestina convoy was initiated by George Galloway MP, who says, “The death toll in Gaza is rising, while the world’s leaders and media look away in search of a new story. We will not look away. The Palestinians in Gaza need our help now, just as they did when Israel’s bombs and illegal weapons were dropping.” (See the Viva Palestina website: http://tinyurl.com/awonzd )
Wed 28, January 2009 @ 19:29
Hosted by MMU UCU
Wednesday, February 11 at 2:00pm to 8:30pm
Geoffrey Manton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University
Wed 28, January 2009 @ 00:03
The far right British National Party is trying to build in
Liverpool. In November they tried to leaflet Church Street,
peddling racist lies about drugs and crime.
ASSEMBLE AT 10.30am OUTSIDE KUUMBA IMANI CENTRE FOR MARCH INTO
LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE.
Merseyside Coalition Against Racism and Fascism
Tue 27, January 2009 @ 18:51
Protest in Support of sacked St Paul's NUT rep Adrian Swain
Monday 9th February 6.30pm, Mulberry Place, E14
Bus 277
East India on the DLR
Sun 25, January 2009 @ 14:11
This conference hosted by Femininst Fightback will take place on Saturday 14 February 2009 from 10.30pm onwards.
Thu 22, January 2009 @ 20:58
MMU Students are currently (22/02/09) in occupation of the Geoffrey Manton building. We are occupying the building in solidarity with the people of Gaza and to stand up to imperialism in the Middle East. We have issued the following set of demands to the Vice-Chancellor because we believe in delivering concrete solidarity for the people of Palestine.
Tue 20, January 2009 @ 17:21
The Home Office has accepted that Ms Flavia Nambi, who has been in Yarl's Wood Removal Centre since Wednesday 14 January, was a victim of brutal gang rape while in her home country of Uganda. She is currently on suicide watch and due to be deported this evening. Her only surviving family member, an aunt, lives in the UK.
Mon 19, January 2009 @ 22:48
Thu 08, January 2009 @ 22:33
Stop the Zionist Slaughter!
The Ship, Borough
High St, London SE1
Wed 14 January 19.30
Thu 08, January 2009 @ 20:44
Thu 08, January 2009 @ 19:40
The Zionists are rallying on Sunday 11th January in London and Manchester. We must oppose them.
Wed 07, January 2009 @ 15:52
Leafletting/stunt outside Manchester University library (John Rylands) to build for the demonstration - 12 till 1pm
Mass leafletting for Saturday's demonstration - 4pm Market Street
Mon 05, January 2009 @ 22:17
Please view and circulate to the max this new 5 minute video
story of the ongoing struggle of the 5 Colombian cleaners sacked by
Amey PLC at the National Physical Laboratory for having distributed
a leaflet criticizing the company.
The full URL is http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ho7W4-RBhKc
Mon 05, January 2009 @ 15:23
Sat 03, January 2009 @ 23:05
The national demonstration on Saturday 10 January is planned to march to the Israeli Embassy. Stop the War is asking all its local groups outside of London to book coaches or arrange other transport to help make this the biggest demonstration yet seen in this country in the cause of Palestinian freedom.
DAILY PROTESTS AT THE ISRAELI EMBASSY
There will be daily protests at the Israeli Embassy from Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January, at 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm.
Sat 03, January 2009 @ 21:03
Protest against the invasion of Gaza
Sunday 4 January 2pm outside the Israeli Embassy, Kensington High Street
(just along from High Street Kensington tube)
Sat 03, January 2009 @ 17:08
Around 3,000 to 4,000 Palestinian supporters braved a cold Manchester day to protest against the ongoing Israeli slaughter of Gaza. The crowd assembled at 12.00 but such was the size of the demo and the continuing influx of people that it did not leave All Saints Square until 1.00. It was a very diverse crowd, notable for the number of young Asian people and families, but including a broad range of people including various left groups and anti-war campaigners...
Post the report from your town here
Thu 01, January 2009 @ 16:45
Condemning Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of civilians, RMT added its voice to the growing world-wide demands for an immediate end to its illegal and inhuman military operations and urged support for emergency demonstrations.
Wed 31, December 2008 @ 09:55
Saturday 3 January
Hands off Gaza! Stop the bombing! Free Palestine!
Assemble 12.30pm by Embankment tube station, London WC2
Nearest tube Embankment or Charing Cross
(For local demo details see more)
Sat 27, December 2008 @ 18:34
Sunday 28 December 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm and Monday 29 December 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Both protests opposite Israeli Embassy - Kensington High Street
Tue 23, December 2008 @ 16:37
On 18 December, three police officers from Charing Cross Clubs and Vice Unit visited a flat in Romilly Street, Soho, London and issued a written notice against Ms Tracey Ramsey* who works as a receptionist there, that they intend charging her with “controlling prostitution for gain”.
Thu 18, December 2008 @ 17:11
I am writing to you to express my opposition and that of members of Brighton UNISON LG and Brighton Unemployed Workers Centre to your threats to withdraw funding from the Ottawa Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG). I write both as a Jewish trade unionist and a supporter of the rights of the Palestinians.
Wed 17, December 2008 @ 00:40
Less than one day after Barack Obama was declared the winner of the US presidential elections, a new episode of South Park appeared which captured the mood perfectly. Randy Marsh stays out all night drinking in the streets to celebrate Obama’s victory and the upcoming “change”.
Wed 17, December 2008 @ 00:25
This is an early warning that the first National March and Rally against the BNP will be held in Liverpool on Saturday 31st January 2009.
Sun 14, December 2008 @ 21:05
On Saturday December 13th, Hopi’s Annual General Meeting was attended by around fifty comrades, making it a little smaller than last year (quite possibly the result of either the dying down of controversy in the year since Hopi’s expulsion from Stop the War, or the worst weather ever witnessed in London) but nevertheless it was a vibrant day of discussion, with many comrades contributing to the debate....writes Vicky Thompson...
Thu 04, December 2008 @ 17:29
Thu 04, December 2008 @ 17:22
In late November, indigenous community leader Lex Wotton was sentenced to six years prison for his involvement in the mass demonstration on Palm Island in 2004. You may remember that this demonstration occurred after Mulrunji Doomadgee was found dead in police custody on the Island, days before. In the years that have passed since that death,
Fri 28, November 2008 @ 18:45
Farzad Kamangar's lawyer is quoted by many Farsi sites , including Iran Khabar, Gozareshgar . on the 26th of Nov saying his client is still in Evin and he spoke to him the day before and there was no attempt to move him.
Sun 23, November 2008 @ 20:33
Protest outside Amey offices in central London against negative
decision on
appeal against dismissal Friday 28th November, 1-2pm
Sun 23, November 2008 @ 17:48
MARCH ON PARLIAMENT for the climate : the march this year goes to Parliament Square to demand that the government act now on climate.
Starts at 12 noon at Grosvenor Square – Bond Street or Marble Arch tube
Wed 19, November 2008 @ 17:28
Tuesday 25 November 2008 6-8pm, Committee Room 16, House of Commons
Wed 19, November 2008 @ 15:58
At the last UCU London Regional Council a motion was passed instructing the officers to approach other unions (FBU, CWU PCS, UNITE and NUT) to try and organise a joint initiative around the impact of the economic crisis. The two meetings that have been held have been very fruitful.
Tue 18, November 2008 @ 23:28
Last Saturday
saw tenants and staff protest outside the Town Hall at the
undemocratic nature of the new ALMO (Arms Length Management
Organisation), called Lambeth Living, which
now runs Lambeth Council’s
housing stock...
Sun 16, November 2008 @ 14:20
Feminist Fightback North and The Riveters
Tuesday 18th November 7pm Friends Meeting House (central
Manchester)
Thu 13, November 2008 @ 16:43
Unite members working for Steria in Barclaycard have called for industrial action to secure the reinstatement of Union Rep Mike Cummins who was sacked last week.
Tue 11, November 2008 @ 16:37
That Climate Change is an issue of increasing concern, with the latest scientific evidence showing that the world is warming faster than expected. Leaflet here
Mon 10, November 2008 @ 20:16
The COTL steering group have had to postpone the COTL recall conference until the 24th January 2009 at the Friends Meeting House Manchester. This was as a result of unavoidable problems with room bookings. More info to follow.
Mon 10, November 2008 @ 13:05
We ask for your urgent support in the case of Ali Baher. Ali is a student at the Hebrew University , who has been kicked out from his dorm room, and is facing a possible suspension from his studies, simply because he refused to shake hands with Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel .
Wed 05, November 2008 @ 16:37
Supporters of the Manchester nurse Karen Reissmann, sacked for speaking out, have launched a fund to help pay for her legal costs. "Karen's case raises fundamental issues of justice. She deserves all the support we can give her" said Tony Benn.
Wed 05, November 2008 @ 11:40
People B4 Profit – Lewisham Public Meeting St Mary’s Centre,
Ladywell Road, Lewisham SE13 7HU
Britain today is seeing a concerted attack on its social services.
Health, education, housing and leisure facilities are seen not as
services for people but as a source of private profit. The
government and local authorities provide more and more
opportunities for private business to skim profits off the public
sector. Come to the meeting and join the fight against
privatisation! To find out more email: people-before-private-profit@googlegroups.com
Download leaflet here.
Mon 03, November 2008 @ 21:33
On Saturday around 20 protestors from the Convention of the Left demanded that Northern Rock stop its campaign of repossession and dispossession. We were warmly greeted outside the Northern Rock branch in Manchester's Albert Square...Download the leaflet here
Mon 03, November 2008 @ 09:01
When we
heard that the 'Lewisham Gateway' planners were down at Lewisham
shopping centre last Saturday we thought this is a chance not to be
missed. The 'Lewisham Gateway' development, according to
Lewisham Council spin will bring 'regeneration' to the area. In
otherwords - the corporate takeover of public space in the
interests of profit and greed....by Kirsite
Sat 01, November 2008 @ 10:03
Wednesday 3 December
Climate change or climate disaster?
Members of Permanent Revolution and the Green Left discuss the ever more dramatic threat to the planet and whether “ecosocialism” can provide an answer to the oncoming crisis
Wed 29, October 2008 @ 14:09
Northern Rock is repossessing homes and kicking families out on the streets twice as fast as any other bank in the country. Nationalised banks should be run in the interests of working people not taking their homes and making them destitute.
PROTEST OUTSIDE NORTHERN ROCK MANCHESTER
11.00am, Saturday 1st November, Northern Rock, Manchester
branch,
at 1 Princess Street, Albert Square.
Protest called by the Convention of The Left, Manchester
Tue 28, October 2008 @ 08:47
The immigration minister Phil Woolas was first asked for his passport, then given an 'eco-nationalist award' and finally had a pie thrown in his face by a group from Manchester No Borders. This came in response to his plans of more stringent population controls as announced in the national press. We also denounced his attempts to scapegoat immigrants for the ongoing economic and ecological crises.
Mon 27, October 2008 @ 15:56
The organisers of the Convention of The Left would like to invite you to the free one day recall conference agreed at the Convention. This will take place from 10.00am to 4.30pm at Manchester University Students Union (provisional venue) Oxford Road, Manchester.
Sun 26, October 2008 @ 22:24
Following the successful national Convention of the Left (CotL) held in Manchester at the end of September a number of attendees from South London decided to call a meeting locally. South London CotL held its first meeting on 22nd October....
Fri 24, October 2008 @ 21:24
Part of a Global Day of Action on climate, see www.globalclimatecampaign.org - last year 70+ countries were involved.
Thu 16, October 2008 @ 16:29
21st October, outside Parliament
5.30pm onwards, Old Palace Yard, outside Parliament, St Stephen’s
entrance. Oppose further anti-abortion attempts to drive back
women’s fundamental rights and support the first Parliamentary
opportunity in a generation to improve the law for women and extend
rights to Northern Ireland.
Thu 16, October 2008 @ 11:05
Manchester Hands Off the People of Iran welcomes leaders of the
Iranian student movement
Wednesday 22 October 7.30pm
University of Manchester Students Union, Meeting Room 4
Wed 15, October 2008 @ 18:53
On 8 August 2008 Nader Zarebi, an Iranian asylum seeker forced into homelessness, hanged himslef in a public park in Manchester. This Saturday a demonstration in Platt Fields at 12 noon is demanding a public enquiry and an end to the desitution policy driving asylum seekers and other migrants to their deaths ... writes Jason Travis
Wed 15, October 2008 @ 16:59
Tuesday 21 October at 7pm in the Friends Meeting House, Main Hall
Following the success of the Convention in Manchester recently, this meeting will discuss the crisis of capitalism and develop our ideas for action in response to it. We have been clear all along that the wealth exists in society to pay for our essential needs ....
Tue 14, October 2008 @ 22:33
Adrian is facing disciplinary action for refusing to comply with our school's new dress code, disciplinary action which could result in his dismissal. In victimising Adrian as NUT Rep, management's intention – obviously – is to weaken the Union group as a whole....(Download petition here)
Fri 10, October 2008 @ 14:50
There will be a demonstration called by the National Shop Stewards Network supported by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) , to demonstrate against the out-and-out victimisation of Andy Littlechild, RMT Rep who works on London Underground for Metronet, at: 1pm on Wednesday 15th October 08 outside Metronet Head Office, Templar House,
Wed 08, October 2008 @ 17:30
As you can see, the date of the second CCCTU Conference is Saturday 7th March 2009 and it will be in London (possibly Kings College.) Please put this date in your diary and send it around your contacts so that we can try to ensure that other organisations don’t arrange anything else on that day.
Tue 07, October 2008 @ 17:20
The Convention of the Left Organising Committee met on
Monday 6th October, to evaluate what they thought of the Convention
and to open the discussion on the next steps, particularly in the
light of the increasing financial crisis gripping the
world....writes Bill Jefferies...
Tue 07, October 2008 @ 17:08
Behrooz Karimizadeh and Kaveh Abbasian are prominent leaders of the student movement in Iran and have recently fled to Britain. Behrooz has only recently been released after enduring over four months of imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Iranian security forces. Kaveh Abbasian is the spokesperson for Students for Freedom and Equality in Iran and was subjected to months of persecution. The third speaker, Torab Saleth, is a member of Workers Left Unity Iran.
Sun 05, October 2008 @ 22:47
The speaker is Roy Wilkes (Manchester Respect) author of ‘Global
Emergency’.
October 13 - 5.30pm
University of Manchester Students’ Union Meeting Room 4
Sun 05, October 2008 @ 19:30
Hundreds of unionists, supporters expected to rally Monday at trial of black dockworkers beaten, arrested as they returned to work from lunch at Port of Sacramento...from Jack Heyman ILWU
Sat 04, October 2008 @ 12:25
I am writing to let you know that the LRC Conference 2008 will take place on Saturday 15th November at Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London. This is a one-day conference which will run from 10am to 5pm – registration begins at 9am.
Fri 03, October 2008 @ 17:43
7.15pm Tuesday 7th October Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester
Please try your best to come along to the next meeting, where we will start to thrash out the practicalities of launching a campaign in Greater Manchester and beyond.
Tue 30, September 2008 @ 22:38
Across the borough and beyond, campaigners and trade unionists are having to confront continuing attacks on both our public services and on our living standards. In Lewisham:
Tue 30, September 2008 @ 20:26
Members of the Marxist Radical Forum, including myself,
were hugely excited at the turn out of our first ever meeting, “Sex
and the Revolution”. 60 people attended with two speakers from the
English Collective of Prostitutes and one from the International
Union of Sex Workers...writes Vicky Thompson....
Tue 30, September 2008 @ 20:12
Wednesday 1st October
University of Manchester Students' Union - Meeting Room 2
Starts at 6pm
Sun 28, September 2008 @ 13:17
Speakers include: Ian Gibson MP, Jane Loftus (CWU), Mark Serwotka (PCS)
Fri 26, September 2008 @ 20:49
40 people attended the inaugural meeting yesterday (25th September) of Manchester’s new Campaign for Free Public Transport. Participants including members of the Campaign against Climate Change, Friends of the Earth, The Green Party, Respect, The SWP, the Socialist Party and the Community Action Party, together with bus workers, cycling and railway activists, and non-aligned members of the public.
Fri 26, September 2008 @ 19:49
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, London.
Thu 25, September 2008 @ 17:41
The next meeting of the Campaign against Climate Change Trade Union Group will be at 11am on Sunday 5th October in ULU.
Item 1 will start with a general discussion about what sort of conference we want and will then go on to the specific details such as date, venue, guest speakers etc.
For Item 2, please bring ideas for motions that could be submitted via union branches for the 2009 conference season.
Mon 22, September 2008 @ 23:08
Join us to dedicate a bench and plant a tree in his memory. Meet in the flower garden, followed by drinks and food in the Black Sheep Cafe Bar at 60 Camberwell New Road. Flags and banner welcome! Sunday, September 28 12:00pm - 3:00pm Flower Garden. Kennington Park
Thu 18, September 2008 @ 09:24
The campaign to prevent the deportation of artist Babi Badalov to Azerbaijan is rapidly picking up steam, with a militant picket of the Cardiff Border Agency today (Weds 17) and AMs pledging their support.
Tue 16, September 2008 @ 20:58
· Programme of events at
Labour Party conference / Convention of the Left
· LRC Conference 2008 –
Register online now
· John McDonnell (LRC Chair) on
the Labour leadership
· New LEAP pamphlet: Building
the new common sense
Tue 16, September 2008 @ 19:37
Celebrated Azerbaijani artist Babi Badalov, whose asylum claim was rejected by the Home Office, was seized when reporting to the Border Agency office in Cardiff today. He was taken to Rhymney police station but his current whereabouts are unknown.
An openly gay man, critical of his homophobic government, Babi has already suffered physical and mental attacks as well as death threats which have left him psychologically fragile.
Mon 15, September 2008 @ 20:14
Child "M" (who can’t be named for legal reasons) is aged 8. He is here in the UK with his mum, brother and sister. They face persecution if they are returned to Iran - they are accused of circulating Salman Rushdie's book ‘The Satanic Verses’.
Sun 14, September 2008 @ 19:39
We are pleased to announce that the comments facility has been restored on PR web. We were being hit by numerous spam bots, but have now developed a new technical solution, which we hope works. Commentors will have to leave an e-mail and fill in a short captcha. Sorry for any inconvenience and let us know any problems. And thanks to Andrew for managing to work it all out.
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Sun 14, September 2008 @ 10:25
Wednesday, September 17
Picket of the US embassy
Grosvenor Sq
4 to 6 pm
Fri 12, September 2008 @ 17:08
The world's largest pipe-laying vessel, The Solitaire, arrived
off the coast of Mayo, Ireland, yesterday evening.
The Solitaire is installing the offshore section of the Corrib Gas
pipeline for Shell. The ship is supported by a number of Shell
support craft, the Irish Police Water Unit and part of the Irish
Navy. Stiff opposition has begun, with a local school teacher
already on hunger strike.
Fri 12, September 2008 @ 17:04
Join the march for peace - Sat 20th Sept. Manchester. M15 6BH
Thu 11, September 2008 @ 07:45
Wed 10, September 2008 @ 15:02
Sex and the Revolution The first meeting of the Marxist Radical Forum is in conjunction with the UMSU Womens' group the Riveters
Speaking we have Catherine an activist from the International Union of Sex Workers
Vicky Thompson from Permanent Revolution and Jennie Killip UMSU Womens' Officer,
Monday, September 29, 2008, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room 4 (Basement of Students' Union) Oxford Road
Wed 10, September 2008 @ 14:54
Anoosheh Azadbar a student at Tehran University, and a recently elected Honorary Vice President of the National Union of Students, has been charged with ‘plotting against the Islamic regime’ and acting against ‘national interests with a left wing group’.
Wed 10, September 2008 @ 10:51
In a statement issued today by Public Services International, it was reported that Meryem's union -- SES -- "thanked the international community for its support and solidarity via the LabourStart campaign as well as PSI affiliates" and others.
Wed 10, September 2008 @ 10:49
Campaign leafleting and petitioning will start this weekend - 12.00 on Saturday 13th September at Longsight Market (corner of Dickenson Road and Stockport Road) - please join in if you can, or come to the next campaign meeting at the school on Tuesday 16th, and let people know.
Sun 07, September 2008 @ 23:12
Labour Party conference takes place from Saturday 20th to Tuesday 23rd September in Manchester. Although last year's conference voted to abolish contemporary resolutions, constitutional amendments are still permitted.
Sun 07, September 2008 @ 18:23
Thanks for all leafleting carried out since last time and for further publicising. This is just a reminder that the next (and final pre-convention) organising group meeting is on
Thursday 11th September - different venue - Britons Protection (corner of Gt Bridgwater St and Lower Mosley St) - 7.00pm.
Sun 07, September 2008 @ 18:18
Over a hundred supporters gathered at Parsonage Gardens in Manchester this morning, where the Employment Tribunal had originally been scheduled to hear Karen Reissmann’s case for full reinstatement. Report by Greg Dropkin www.labournet.net
Thu 04, September 2008 @ 18:58
On September 4 at 11am, Anooshe Azadbar - overwhelming voted one of its honorary vice presidents by the British student union at its annual conference in April - was brought before a court in Iran. She faced multiple charges...write HOPI...
Thu 04, September 2008 @ 16:01
7.30PM MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, Mount Street, Off Albert Sq, Behind
Central Library.
Wed 03, September 2008 @ 17:07
On August 24, 2008 the General Federation of Workers Councils and Unions in Iraq (GFWCUI) called for a mass demonstration against the recent decree issued by the Minister of Finance in which he ordered a significant reduction in the wages and benefits for workers.
Mon 01, September 2008 @ 19:45
Remember Hussein Ali and Muhammed Hussein
Thursday 11th September 2008 - 12:30pm - 14:30pm
International Federation of Iraqi Refugees and Coalition to stop Deportations to Iraq are holding a joint lobby to protest at the UK Home Office's continuing policy of forcible deportation to Iraq.
Sun 31, August 2008 @ 14:41
On the eve of her long awaited Employment Tribunal, Karen Reissmann’s former employers Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust made a financial offer to settle her ET.Report by Greg Dropkin www.Labournet.net
Fri 29, August 2008 @ 17:49
Farzad Kamangar, a 33-year old teacher and former trade unionist from the Kurdistan Province of Iran, is at risk of execution following the ruling issued at an unfair trial.
Thu 28, August 2008 @ 17:14
Thu 28, August 2008 @ 16:58
Dear Friend, A year ago I was in touch with many of you on behalf of John McDonnell MP's campaign for the Labour leadership, a campaign in which I was very proud to have played a key role.
Mon 25, August 2008 @ 12:53
Karen Reissmann, UNISON activist and community nurse, was sacked by Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust in November 2007. She was sacked for speaking out about cuts in the NHS.
Mon 25, August 2008 @ 12:48
GAZA (23 August 2008) - Two small boats, the SS Free Gaza and the SS Liberty, successfully landed in Gaza early this evening, breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.Free Gaza Movement
Sun 24, August 2008 @ 12:49
Sousan Razani and Shiva Kheirabadi.Repression against labour activists in Iran is intensifying. In recent weeks, there have been numerous cases of arrests and jailings. Most shocking perhaps was the sentencing of two women labour activists (Sousan Razani and Shiva Kheirabadi) to 15 lashes and four months in prison -- for the "crime" of participating in a May Day celebration....from Labourstart
Fri 22, August 2008 @ 20:44
In addition to the injustice of the poverty wages paid, there
are social justice, immigration and climate change issues - see
below. Please read this and join us at this important meeting this
Monday.
Hope you can make it...Fliss Premru TfL RMT member (involved in
Workers' Climate Action and the Campaign Against Climate Change TU
Group)
Fri 22, August 2008 @ 20:42
Over 30 activists chanting "GBM, hear us say! No deporting from today" protested outside the offices of GBM cleaning company in London Bridge on Thursday 21 August. GBM have been implicated in the deportation of two of the tube cleaners who have been involved in the recent campaign of strike action for a living wage.
Thu 21, August 2008 @ 17:02
Wed 20, August 2008 @ 21:29
There are two different overall sets of disputes. The
first is with the various private sub-contractors and are mainly
about pay and conditions. The second set is with London Underground
and is mainly about management abusing procedures....writes a
tubeworker
Sat 16, August 2008 @ 17:43
This statement was issued from custody at Medway Police Station, 3am, Thursday 7th August 2008. James was, as it transpired, finally released from HMP Elmley five days later, on 12th August.
Sat 09, August 2008 @ 16:47
09.08.08 James Thorne, a climate camp protestor, is currently in Elmley Jail, Kent, after being arrested during the Climate Camp. His conditions for bail were that he should not re-enter the Hoo peninsula, the site of the camp. He refused these conditions and was jailed as a result. His hearing will take place on Monday. We spoke to him today from prison.
(Newsflash - James had a bail hearing Tuesday 12th August and was released.)
Fri 08, August 2008 @ 13:56
Join with thousands in the battle against Climate Change, Mass action to shut down Kingsnorth coal fired power station - Saturday, 9th August, 2008.
Tue 05, August 2008 @ 18:42
Main Sessions in Mechanics:
11.00am, main hall, Mechanics Institute
with Tariq Ali and John Nicholson and, most importantly, you.
Fighting together for women´s equality
1.00pm, main hall, Mechanics Institute
How do we work together across the women’s and trade union movement to challenge sexism and win equality? with Maria Exall (Vice - Chair of the LRC / Left Women´s Network), Katy Clark MP, Linda Riordan MP, Amrit Wilson IMKAAN, Margaret Boyle, Charter for Women, Abortion Rights and many more…
2.30pm, main hall, Mechanics Institute
with Prof. Gregor Gall (labour movement academic), Mark Serwotka and Sue Bond * (PCS), Matt Wrack* (FBU), Jane Loftus* (CWU) and Carolyn Jones (Institute of Employment Rights) (*personal capacity)
4.00pm, main hall, Mechanics Institute
with John McDonnell MP and Cllr. Salma Yaqoob
Mon 04, August 2008 @ 16:42
Don't let this racist 'festival' go unchallenged
For too many years the BNP have enjoyed their annual Red, White and Blue festival without major opposition. They have usually kept the location secret for as long as possible but nevertheless have often brought numbers in their hundreds for a weekend of morale boosting, party-building and scarcely concealed, well-documented Nazi and fascist celebration.
Wed 30, July 2008 @ 21:39
100 people entered and secured an uncultivated field at Deansgate Ridge at 3.00pm today, only 1 km from Kingsnorth Power Station. They erected and climbed tripods to prevent police from moving them and have erected a marquee alongside a banner which reads ‘No New Coal’.
Wed 30, July 2008 @ 20:58
The Convention of the Left steering group held another one of its regular meetings on Tuesday 29th July. 34 people attended, with 11 apologies. So far 31 organisations have agreed to sponsor the event. Major speakers including John McDonnell, Jeremy Corbyn, Derek Wall, Tony Benn, Lindsey German and Tariq Ali have agreed to participate.
Wed 30, July 2008 @ 15:54
Wed 30, July 2008 @ 10:26
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PR webby
Fri 25, July 2008 @ 19:00
On Thursday 31st July, a three billion quid question will be posed. At a public debate, organised by Manchester Climate Forum(1), panellists from the Momentum Group, United City, Clean Air Now, Campaign for Free Public Transport and the GMPTA will discuss the Transport Innovation Fund and the need to drive down carbon dioxide emissions from transport.
Wed 23, July 2008 @ 17:10
For too many years the BNP have enjoyed their annual Red, White and Blue festival without major opposition. They have usually kept the location secret for as long as possible but nevertheless have often brought numbers in their hundreds for a weekend of morale boosting, party-building and scarcely concealed, well-documented Nazi and fascist celebration.
Fri 18, July 2008 @ 17:39
Post your strike reports here
Manchester Unison strike report
Manchester Unison was solidly in support of the pay strike. In my department out of over 26 childrens centres only 5 were open on the Wednesday, and of these at least three had closed by the Thursday, as GMB members refused to cross picket lines.
Tue 15, July 2008 @ 23:36
Rally Against Low Pay, 12.00, Thursday 17 July,Peace Gardens, St Peter's Square, behind Manchester Town Hall
Sat 12, July 2008 @ 23:00
Climate Camp
2008
Eleven months of every year go by without a place for people to
gather on mass to work out how we are going to respond to the
climate crisis we all face.
Fri 11, July 2008 @ 16:29
There will be a demonstration of cleaners and supporters outside
Boris Johnson's mayoral question time next Wednesday, 16 July, at
9.30am. For more details see the Facebook event
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=33338353472&ref=mf
Tue 08, July 2008 @ 22:46
Mon 07, July 2008 @ 08:02
The lives of Behnam and his mother are in great danger. They are at risk of being returned to Iran as they have so far been refused asylum in the UK. at the moment we are anxiously waiting to hear if the Home Office will consider a fresh claim that was submitted in April.
Sun 06, July 2008 @ 12:30
In many places we fight against things that we can’t stand: at school against the pressure to succeed and the arbitrary rule of teachers, at work against bad conditions and low wages, on the streets against nazis. We campaign against militarism and against the destruction of the environment. We fight in small groups or we join up for big protests like last year in Heiligendamm against the G8.
All our struggles, as well as the struggles of the Iraqis and Afghans against occupation or the struggle of the Venezuelans against imperialism have something in common. They are struggles against the ills of our society, of capitalist society. What other struggles are there? What other ills are there that are worth struggling against? Why are there so many problems and what can we, must we do to build up another society?
Wed 02, July 2008 @ 21:50
The women’s section of the Labour Representation Committee
www.leftwomensnetwork.org – mary@leftwomensnetwork.org
Women activists and trade unionists join us for…
Tue 01, July 2008 @ 23:12
Today, activists from Feminist Fight back took over the lobby of the Transport for London Headquarters and expressed their solidarity with the striking underground cleaners. Armed with feather dusters, brooms and mops, they set about helping Transport for the London clean up their act. Activists are targeting Transport for London to ensure that they do not pass the buck and instead take responsibility for the working conditions of the underground cleaners.
Tue 01, July 2008 @ 16:21
London Unison strike rally Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:00pm - 4:00pm
At the Regional strike committee, meeting on Monday 30 June, it was reported that the large meeting room at Friends Meeting House has been booked for a regional strike rally on Wednesday 16 July. Subject to discussions with the Police there will be a march from Lincoln’s Inn Fields to Friends Meeting House in Euston, provisionally starting about 1.30.
Tue 01, July 2008 @ 11:26
This strike is very important and we should do everything in our power to deliver maximum solidarity. It is the first attempt by the RMT to organise agency cleaners on the tube who are the lowest paid, have the least rights, are in their majority women, often migrants, who regularly suffer bullying and sexual harrassment at the hands of their bosses.
Mon 30, June 2008 @ 19:11
Below are the links to videos of the sessions from the Hands Off the People of Iran weekend school which recently took place in London.
Mon 30, June 2008 @ 13:31
Council
strikes confirmed Unison Press Release
(27/06/08) UNISON’s industrial action committee has today confirmed
that local government strike action will go ahead on 16 and 17 July
in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Mon 30, June 2008 @ 13:30
Ms. Meryem Özsögüt, trade union leader and management board member of PSI's affiliate SES in Turkey (the trade union of public employees in health and social services) was arrested on the morning of 8 January following her participation in a press conference on 14 December 2007 to denounce the killing by the police of activist Kevser Mizrak. Ms Özsögüt’s attendance at the press conference was the result of a fax message received by her trade union...from Labourstart
Sun 29, June 2008 @ 22:36
5th July 2008
Assemble: 11am
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Celebrate and Defend
the NHS – No Privatisation
Merseyside TUC
Keep Our NHS Public
Celebrate and defend the NHS
Thu 26, June 2008 @ 21:52
The fascist BNP are standing candidates in several by-elections taking place on 3rd July 2008. Unite Against Fascism has organised the following activities to oppose the BNP. It is crucial that we leaflet to urge people to use their votes to stop them and raise awareness of the BNP’s fascist nature.
Please join the following Anti-BNP ward leafleting this Thursday and Sunday.
Details for East London:
Havering (South Hornchurch ward) Thur 26 June,
Barking (Chadwell Heath ward) Sun 29 June,
Details for South East London:
Bexley ( Christchurch ward) Sun 29 June,
Contact UAF
email: unite@ucu.org.uk
tel: 020 7833 4916 / 020 7837 4522
Thu 26, June 2008 @ 21:50
Mon 23, June 2008 @ 17:11
Unison Press
Release: Local government members vote for action
(23/06/08) UNISON members in local government in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland have voted by 55% to 45% for a programme of
sustained strike action over a 2.45% pay offer.
Sat 21, June 2008 @ 10:25
RMT Press release
AROUND 700 RMT Tube cleaners working for four private contractors are to stage a series of strikes after voting by a landslide 125-to-one margin for action to win the London living wage and decent working conditions. Cleaners working for ISS, ITS, ICS and GBM will not book on for shifts that commence during the 24 hours between 18:50 next Thursday, June 26 and 18:49 on Friday June 27. A second, 48-hour, strike is also scheduled for all shifts commencing between 18:50 on Tuesday July 1 and Thursday July 3.
Thu 19, June 2008 @ 19:17
In a London hospital *Mahmoud Abu Rideh* lies in a critical condition from a hunger strike against the Control Order conditions which he has
lived under for more than three years.
Wed 18, June 2008 @ 14:53
‘Local people join national campaign against privatisation’
Public Services Not Private Profit Rally in Swansea, 7pm 19th June 08 @ DOLPHIN HOTEL*
Mon 16, June 2008 @ 22:45
This Wednesday, the day after a divisional secretaries meeting to discuss how to plan the next national ballot, three schools- in Bolton, Ealing and Westminster- are out on strike in exemplary actions that show the way forward for the NUT generally. Sadly, it is not a pattern being repeated over the country but it is certainly hopeful and we need to answer the question of how can activists join the dots and spread the mood for action... writes Jason Travis of Bolton NUT.
Mon 16, June 2008 @ 16:41
As the observant visitor will have noticed, Permanent Revolution Net has been relaunched.
Big thanks to Andrew for all his hard work. We hope that you enjoy the new format, which we think is a lot easier to use and more accessible. It includes a redesigned funky skin and an improved posting facility, as well as a host of other improvements inside. This will help us bring the site fully into the 21st century. Over the next week or two we'll be working on rationalising the categories and will continue to improve the site.
We welcome any comments so let us know what you think.
PR webby
Sat 14, June 2008 @ 16:50
The Stop the War Coalition has been informed by the Metropolitan Police that a proposed march, co-organised with CND and the British Muslim Initiative, to protest George Bush's visit will not be allowed. The Coalition has organised scores of marches on this route, including during Bush's last visit in 2003.
Written by Sam Fairbairn
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
War criminal George Bush will visit London during his European tour this month. He is expected on 15 June.
Stop the War is planning a protest in London on that day against Bush and his war policies, and against the British government's continuing support for his wars. Watch this space for more details.
Anti-Bush demonstration banned from Whitehall.
The Stop the War Coalition has been informed by the Metropolitan Police that a proposed march, co-organised with CND and the British Muslim Initiative, to protest George Bush's visit will not be allowed. The Coalition has organised scores of marches on this route, including during Bush's last visit in 2003.
It seems that when George W Bush visits this country traditional rights of assembly are to be removed from the people. This would be unacceptable for the visit of any foreign leader, but for George Bush, a man many regard as a war criminal, it is particularly deplorable.
We are calling on those who care for our democratic rights to come to Parliament Square at 5.0 pm on Sunday 15 June. Some of those who signed statements accusing Bush of war crimes will be leading this protest, and delivering them to no.10 Downing Street as the march progresses up Whitehall"
Tue 10, June 2008 @ 00:08
11.00-11.10
Introduction: The threat of war
Mark Fischer, Hopi chair and Communist Party of Great Britain
Mon 09, June 2008 @ 18:53
Thu 05, June 2008 @ 17:21
The Permanent Revolution website will be re-launched next week, with a fancy new design and easier comments facility. Andrew, our techy, has been working really hard to get it all ready. It is however, possible that there may be some down time next week. If so, then apologies in advance, we'll soon be back...yours PR Webby
Thu 05, June 2008 @ 16:44
Can Imperialism Liberate Women?
Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00pm
Tue 03, June 2008 @ 17:45
Mon 02, June 2008 @ 18:10
Mon 02, June 2008 @ 17:48
Sun 01, June 2008 @ 16:36
Sat 31, May 2008 @ 12:45
Wed 28, May 2008 @ 13:17
Speakers include:
Mark Serwotka – General Secretary, PCS
Alan Walter – Secretary, Defend Council Housing
Heenal Rajani – Lambeth UNISON
Barbara Glosby – Lambeth Pensioners Association
Jean Kerrigan – Former Chair of Lambeth Tenants Council
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Wednesday 11th June
Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton
Tue 27, May 2008 @ 21:49
Sun 25, May 2008 @ 16:20
Thu 22, May 2008 @ 20:59
Say NO to Heathrow’s 3rd Runway
Say NO to Runaway Airport Expansion
Say YES to saving millions from climate catastrophe
Join a Spring Carnival of Resistance to Airport Expansion
Fri 16, May 2008 @ 17:28
Saturday 21st June 2008
Assemble: 12 noon, Tooley Street, London SE1 (behind Greater London Assembly building, nr Tower Bridge)
To: Trafalgar Square W1
Thu 15, May 2008 @ 17:50
Wed 14, May 2008 @ 16:52
Tue 13, May 2008 @ 17:47
Mon 12, May 2008 @ 20:46
Mon 12, May 2008 @ 20:33
Mon 12, May 2008 @ 09:07
Fri 09, May 2008 @ 18:56
Fri 09, May 2008 @ 17:51
Mon 05, May 2008 @ 01:31
Tue 29, April 2008 @ 18:06
Mon 28, April 2008 @ 22:25
Mon 28, April 2008 @ 18:03
Fri 25, April 2008 @ 18:01
Permanent Revolution 2008 event
Thu 24, April 2008 @ 09:59
An international conference and bookfair to celebrate the hopes and dreams of May 1968 - forty years after
1968 and all that / Il est interdit d'interdire
Saturday, 10 May 2008, 10am - 10pm
Conway Hall
Red Lion Square
London WC1
Wed 23, April 2008 @ 14:16
Mon 21, April 2008 @ 20:18
Sun 20, April 2008 @ 18:41
Fri 18, April 2008 @ 00:41
Tue 15, April 2008 @ 23:44
Tue 15, April 2008 @ 23:25
Sun 13, April 2008 @ 20:52
Sun 13, April 2008 @ 20:50
Fri 11, April 2008 @ 18:33
- PUBLIC MEETING, LONDON, 22ND APRIL -
When: Tue 22nd Apr, 7:30pm - 9pm
Tue 08, April 2008 @ 23:51
10.30.a.m. Registration
11.a.m. Chair’s opening remarks:
Tue 08, April 2008 @ 18:25
Fri 04, April 2008 @ 00:16
Wed 02, April 2008 @ 18:47
Pay Freeze for the Public Sector
TUES 15th April 7.30pm
Mechanics Institute, Major St. off Princess St, Central Manchester
Tue 01, April 2008 @ 23:29
Tue 01, April 2008 @ 22:11
Tue 01, April 2008 @ 18:06
THURSDAY 3RD APRIL NATIONAL LOBBY.
The council meeting taking place in the Walter Moberly Hall has been brought forward to 10am. The lobby will now start at 9.30am, meeting at the Student's Union car park. For those of you who can't make it then, please join us later that morning at the rally in the Student's Union.
Sun 30, March 2008 @ 17:11
Sun 30, March 2008 @ 14:06
On 27th March almost three years after the start of the campaign the Sukulas, a Bolton family of asylum seekers who fled the civil war in the Congo, finally received the news that they’d been given indefinite leave to remain... Jason Travis, chair of the campaign, reflects on the lessons of the struggle.
Thu 20, March 2008 @ 15:18
SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2008
10.30am - 5pm
SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES (SOAS)
Wed 19, March 2008 @ 11:13
Wed 19, March 2008 @ 09:33
From Shop Stewards net
As a result of the second Shelter strike day (supported by voluntary sector workers from across London, National Shop Stewards Network, 1/524 branch TGWU/Unite and John McDonnell MP), Shelter management, which had been refusing talks with the union, HAS NOW ASKED FOR TALKS. Preliminary talks on Tuesday 18 March have resulted in a return to ACAS for arbitration on Wednesday 19 March.
Fri 14, March 2008 @ 15:42
Nuclear power:
The answer to global warming?
Wednesday 19 March, 7.30pm
The Ship,
Borough High St, south London.
Thu 13, March 2008 @ 22:10
Thu 13, March 2008 @ 19:25
Seyed Mehdi Kazemi is a twenty year old homosexual in imminent danger of being executed by the government of Iran for what they describe as the crime of sodomy....from freemehdi@yahoo.com
More info at http://www.medhikazemi.com/
Thu 13, March 2008 @ 00:46
Thu 13, March 2008 @ 00:38
Sun 09, March 2008 @ 17:29
By Hussein Al-alak is the press officer for Palestine Lives 2008
The Manchester branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign is appealing for support in the run up to the launch of Palestine Lives 2008, an event which is hoped to be a British based national celebration of Palestinian solidarity, unity and resistance to the ongoing crimes being perpetuated by the Israeli state.
Fri 07, March 2008 @ 19:02
Thu 06, March 2008 @ 17:40
Thu 06, March 2008 @ 09:26
Tue 04, March 2008 @ 09:34
Mon 03, March 2008 @ 01:04
Statement from "Defend the Five" Campaign
This campaign has been launched because of the attack by Unison’s leadership on four London branches and five officers of these branches. (for more info see http://www.stopthewitchhunt.org.uk/)
Sun 02, March 2008 @ 13:43
The Convention of the Left held its second organising meeting on Sunday 1st March, which agreed to move forward with the Convention based around the themes of Planet, Peace and Solidarity, Public Services, Prejudice and Oppression and Politics and Power.
In order to fund the conference we estimate we need around £6,000-£10,000. Any contributions no matter how small (i.e. 50p upwards) would be gratefully recieved. Please complete the standing order below to support this initiative.
Convention of the Left Steering Group
Fri 29, February 2008 @ 18:19
Fri 29, February 2008 @ 00:49
Wed 27, February 2008 @ 12:00
Tue 26, February 2008 @ 23:45
Tue 26, February 2008 @ 23:44
Tue 26, February 2008 @ 23:43
Tue 26, February 2008 @ 23:43
We will be discussing ideas and planning action for a woman's right to choose on 12 April, 12-5pm at Clement House Building, London School of Economics, London, WC2A (Holborn tube).
Mon 25, February 2008 @ 23:11
Mon 25, February 2008 @ 22:25
Sat 23, February 2008 @ 11:13
Thu 21, February 2008 @ 17:35
Thu 21, February 2008 @ 17:20
Dear Sister/Brother –
On behalf of the National Shop Stewards Network (NSSN) we are writing to ask you for renewed financial support. Since its founding conference in July 2007 the NSSN has staged a successful fringe meeting at the TUC and held a number of regional meetings across Britain,
Tue 19, February 2008 @ 17:58
Manchester Community and Mental Health UNISON branch
Don't let Branson get his hands on the NHS!
Protest Wednesday 20th February
6.00pm 7.30pm, Imperial War Museum
Wed 13, February 2008 @ 18:38
Wed 13, February 2008 @ 18:36
National General Meeting Saturday 23rd February
11.45 am to 5.00 pm in the Peterloo Room, at the Mechanics Centre, 103 Princess Road, Manchester
Thu 07, February 2008 @ 18:49
15th February 4.30-10.00 Club Underground, University of Manchester Students Union, Oxford Road
Speakers: Yassamine Mather, Khave Heydari
Plenty of time for discussion
Tue 05, February 2008 @ 20:43
Public Meeting Can the left unite? Change of Date
Tuesday 11th March 7.30pm Showroom 5 (Showroom Cinema), Paternoster Row, Sheffield
Near the train station All welcome
Mon 04, February 2008 @ 22:11
Mon 04, February 2008 @ 19:45
Sat 02, February 2008 @ 14:48
Fri 01, February 2008 @ 21:45
Fri 01, February 2008 @ 00:30
This is urgent - please act and pass this message on to friends, co-workers and colleagues.
Mehedi Hasan, a field investigator for the U.S.-based Workers Rights Consortium, was jailed seven days ago in Bangladesh as part of crackdown on trade unions.
Wed 30, January 2008 @ 18:57
Abortion Rights: pro-choice protest -Wednesday 6th February, Central Hall, Westminster 6.30pm
Abortion Rights has called a peaceful pro-choice protest against anti-abortion MP Ann Widdecome’s road show ‘Not on your life . .. or anyone else’s’ which is promoting anti-abortion goals around the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Sun 27, January 2008 @ 18:11
Hundreds of millions of pounds of workers' money raised through taxes have been spent making Liverpool the capital of culture, 2008. But if you're a child in care or work with them then it's a very different story. Liverpool's city council Joint Trades Unions Committee has called a protest this Wednesday 30th January on the steps of the Town Hall from 4 p.m. against job cuts, including 67 compulsory redundancies, in a secure children’s home. "We want as many people as possible to come!"
Thu 24, January 2008 @ 17:20
Wed 23, January 2008 @ 08:46
Picket the Christian Medical Fellowship. This is an organisation that has been to the fore in attacking abortion rights in Britain.
Picket this Friday 25th January 4pm - 6pm
Marshalsea Road off Borough High St.
Sat 19, January 2008 @ 00:16
Sat 19, January 2008 @ 00:14
Thu 17, January 2008 @ 23:52
Thu 17, January 2008 @ 21:43
Thu 17, January 2008 @ 21:25
Troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan: Don’t attack Iran
London, Saturday 15 March 2008
Assemble 12 noon, Trafalgar Square, London
Tue 15, January 2008 @ 17:40
Mon 14, January 2008 @ 10:55
Sun 13, January 2008 @ 14:59
Wed 09, January 2008 @ 23:46
Wed 09, January 2008 @ 19:24
Palestine Solidarity Campaign NEWS
End the Siege on Gaza – Protest outside Downing Street
Saturday 12th of January 2008
4 to 6pm
Mon 07, January 2008 @ 16:46
Abortion Rights UK: Public Meeting Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00pm.
"Defend the Abortion Act - Campaigning for a woman's right to decide"
House of Commons, Committee room 10
Fri 21, December 2007 @ 18:17
Wed 12, December 2007 @ 18:58
Mon 10, December 2007 @ 19:36
Sun 09, December 2007 @ 17:04
Fri 07, December 2007 @ 18:33
Sun 02, December 2007 @ 19:15
Fri 30, November 2007 @ 17:40
Tue 27, November 2007 @ 23:15
Mon 26, November 2007 @ 18:07
Sun 25, November 2007 @ 17:07
Fri 23, November 2007 @ 19:33
Tue 20, November 2007 @ 18:06
No One Is Illegal are holding a launch meeting for this pamphlet on Saturday 8th December, 2.30pm at Cross Street Chapel.
No One Is Illegal (NOII) are about to launch a new publication sponsored by a number of Trade Union Branches and Trades Councils across the UK.
Mon 19, November 2007 @ 22:19
Campaign against climate change: trade union conference: Sat 9th Feb: ULU
Mon 12, November 2007 @ 17:05
Fri 09, November 2007 @ 17:28
Wed 07, November 2007 @ 20:15
Mon 29, October 2007 @ 23:39
Sat 27, October 2007 @ 14:43
Sat 27, October 2007 @ 14:01
7pm Thursday 8 November
The Plough Tavern, Museum Street WC1
Nearest tubes: Tottenham Court Road and Holborn
Come and join an open discussion, kicked off by a leading London CWU activist, of the deal and how to build resistance to it against the backdrop of a much broader assault by Gordon Brown and New Labour on the public sector workforce.
Wed 24, October 2007 @ 18:51
An open meeting to discuss a campaign to win a No vote in the CWU ballot (Reject the deal leaflet here)
We, the undersigned, call upon CWU postal branches, CWU representatives, and ordinary CWU members to sponsor, support and attend an Open Special Conference to organise the maximum No vote in the forthcoming ballot. We would like to remind you just why this deal should be rejected.
Wed 17, October 2007 @ 18:35
Mon 15, October 2007 @ 18:21
Sat 13, October 2007 @ 00:11
Fri 12, October 2007 @ 17:36
Fri 12, October 2007 @ 09:02
Fri 12, October 2007 @ 01:54
Tue 09, October 2007 @ 00:05
Support Palestinian Workers and Students! Support the boycott of Israeli Universities!
Thursday 11 October 7.30 pm
The Plough Tavern, Museum St WC1 (Nearest Tubes: Russell Square or Tottenham Court Road)
Mon 01, October 2007 @ 22:40
Mon 01, October 2007 @ 20:52
Mon 01, October 2007 @ 19:15
Model Resolution
This branch accepts that the scientific evidence proving that human activity is contributing to the warming of the planet is overwhelming.
Sun 30, September 2007 @ 17:13
Tue 25, September 2007 @ 01:00
Thu 20, September 2007 @ 17:35
Tue 11, September 2007 @ 18:12
Sat 08, September 2007 @ 17:42
Tue 04, September 2007 @ 19:27
Sat 18, August 2007 @ 22:34
Fri 17, August 2007 @ 00:02
Wed 08, August 2007 @ 09:25
Sun 05, August 2007 @ 19:51
Fri 03, August 2007 @ 18:47
Fri 03, August 2007 @ 16:53
Thu 26, July 2007 @ 23:07
Wed 25, July 2007 @ 21:27
Sat 21, July 2007 @ 15:37
Wed 18, July 2007 @ 17:02
Sun 15, July 2007 @ 00:02
Dear Friends,
The CWU is currently in dispute with Royal Mail over our members pay, terms & condition and future direction of Royal Mail. As part of campaign we would like to ask you to cascade the attached public leaflet that explains the CWU’s position and puts our points of view across. Royal Mail has been deliberately misleading the public by saying the CWU had asked for a 27% pay rise. This is not true.
Mon 09, July 2007 @ 23:10
Fri 06, July 2007 @ 00:37
Thu 05, July 2007 @ 16:20
Wednesday July 11th, 7.30pm
The Ship Pub, 68 Borough Road, SE1
(nearest tube Elephant and Castle or Borough)
Mon 25, June 2007 @ 22:23
Date and Time: 6 pm, Wednesday 11th July
Place: SOAS (Russell Square), Brunei Gallery, Classroom B104
You are cordially invited to a discussion welcoming the launch of a major
new work on Marxist economic theory, "Reclaiming Marx's 'Capital': A
refutation of the myth of inconsistency".
Tue 19, June 2007 @ 18:49
Mon 18, June 2007 @ 18:37
Sat 09, June 2007 @ 11:25
Fri 01, June 2007 @ 15:47
From CWI website
Following attacks on left-wing activists by right-wing thugs, working in collaboration with the right-wing Prefectura in Cochabamba, Bolivia, CWI member Adam Ziemkowski, has been arrested by the local police. Adam will appear in court on Wednesday 6th June charged with 'sedition and incitement to violence'.
Thu 31, May 2007 @ 11:49
Thu 24, May 2007 @ 20:04
Fri 18, May 2007 @ 15:53
Wed 16, May 2007 @ 00:30
Tue 15, May 2007 @ 18:08
Tue 15, May 2007 @ 01:03
Thu 26, April 2007 @ 13:44
1 May 2007 - International Workers' Day sees workers across the country rallying to defend public services. The focal point of the action is the third national strike by PCS members in three years. Strike action comes against the backdrop of the Government's refusal to give assurances on job security and its determination to pursue yet more privatisation.
Wed 18, April 2007 @ 18:05
Mon 16, April 2007 @ 21:52
Sun 15, April 2007 @ 16:42
Sun 01, April 2007 @ 16:42
Refugees from Darfur living in the North West have been told to report to Dallas Court Immigration Reporting Centre on 5th April. This comes after the detention of several Darfurians last week where only last minute legal action temporarily stayed their deportation. Assemble 9.30 a.m. Thursday April 5th, Dallas Court, South Langworthy Rd, Salford
Sun 01, April 2007 @ 13:23
The No One is Illegal trade union conference Trade Unions Against Immigration Controls of March 31st 2007 started off well with a demonstration, drew together activists from different campaigns, begun to debate ways forward and arranged an umbrella organising group to publicise action, plan future events and begin to co-ordinate struggles. In that sense it was a step forward writes Jason Travis of Bolton NUT...
Fri 30, March 2007 @ 17:52
Fri 23, March 2007 @ 11:40
Wed 21, March 2007 @ 09:24
Fri 16, March 2007 @ 00:20
Thu 15, March 2007 @ 22:55
Thu 15, March 2007 @ 17:02
From Labournet.net
Calls to defend Yunus Baksh, leading NHS Unison activist, against attacks from the Unison officials and the NHS employers...
Wed 14, March 2007 @ 16:54
Wed 14, March 2007 @ 16:25
Supported by South East Region TUC
VIGIL OUTSIDE COLOMBIAN EMBASSY
Tue 13, March 2007 @ 22:32
Manchester Open Meeting: Globalisation and the New Imperialism
Tuesday 3rd April, 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House, Room 3, Mount Street (Behind the Central Library)
(in conjunction with the North West Writers Group)
Mon 12, March 2007 @ 15:57
Thu 08, March 2007 @ 21:07
Wed 07, March 2007 @ 00:24
Wed 07, March 2007 @ 00:21
MONDAY 12 March - 7pm
UNISON national office, 1 Mabledon Place
Wed 07, March 2007 @ 00:19
Tue 06, March 2007 @ 17:56
Active anti-fascists in Leeds have been targeted by the BNP, most recently members of WP and revolution have been sent threatening letters. We offer our unconditional support in the struggle to counter these threats....write the PR steering group...
Mon 05, March 2007 @ 14:22
Wed 28, February 2007 @ 21:52
Tue 27, February 2007 @ 17:54
Mon 26, February 2007 @ 04:21
MARCH AGAINST CUTS BY LAMBETH COUNCIL
28TH FEBRUARY 5.00pm
MEET AT THE ACCORD CENTRE, 336 BRIXTON ROAD
Sun 25, February 2007 @ 23:17
Sun 25, February 2007 @ 23:11
Wednesday 21st March, 8.00 pm
The Ship Public House, 68 Borough Road, SE1
President Hugo Chavez has declared that his 'Bolivarian Revolution' has entered a new stage and that Venezuela is going to become a Socialist Republic.
Fri 23, February 2007 @ 17:42
Thu 22, February 2007 @ 09:08
Tue 20, February 2007 @ 16:32
Mon 19, February 2007 @ 00:16
Mon 12, February 2007 @ 15:01
Sun 11, February 2007 @ 21:58
Sat 10, February 2007 @ 18:18
Wed 07, February 2007 @ 22:08
Wed 07, February 2007 @ 21:32
Emergency Demonstration in Bolton
Bolton Town Hall
Saturday 10th February 1pm
NASS have instructed the Sukulas they have to leave the Bolton to move to Liverpool, a fine city with its own organisations in support of asylum seekers, but entirely against their will and against the background of a serious medical emergency currently facing the family...
Mon 05, February 2007 @ 14:38
Fri 02, February 2007 @ 22:55
Tue 30, January 2007 @ 23:39
Manchester Palestine Solidarity Campaign public meeting:
'Blood and Religion: Unmasking the Zionist and Democratic State'
Thursday 8th February , 7.30pm Friends' Meeting House, Mount St, Manchester,
nr. Central Library.
Tue 30, January 2007 @ 08:38
Mon 29, January 2007 @ 13:58
Tue 23, January 2007 @ 00:33
from the Trade Disputes Act to a Trade Union Freedom Bill a launch conference
wednesday 28 February 2007
9.30am-4.15pm
Mon 22, January 2007 @ 14:45
Please find below and attached the finalised programme for the Trade Union Freedom Bill London launch Conference. This is the first of two conferences, the second of which will be in Liverpool.
The Conference will take place on
Wednesday 31st January 2007 at
UCU, Britannia Street, London WC1
Sun 14, January 2007 @ 15:55
Sun 07, January 2007 @ 12:07
Amicus has issued the formal notice of industrial action, for a two-day strike on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th January. Plans for the days. Members meeting(s). Dispute Benefit and Hardship Payments. Exemptions.
For more details click here
Sat 06, January 2007 @ 13:34
Socialist Resistance Forum - Developments in the World Economy
Speaker: Bill Jefferies
Tuesday 16th January 7.30pm
Bennets Bar, Bennets Hill, City Centre, Birmingham
All Welcome
Fri 05, January 2007 @ 10:57
Thu 21, December 2006 @ 17:59
Mon 18, December 2006 @ 23:08
NO TRIDENT / TROOPS OUT OF IRAQ
CENTRAL LONDON ASSEMBLE 12 NOON
Sun 17, December 2006 @ 19:12
from the healthactivists email list www.unionlists.org.uk/lists/info/healthactivists
This is the response our branch has sent in response to UNISON’s consultation about whether 3rd March should be a national demonstration day or a day or regional activities.
Thu 14, December 2006 @ 00:52
20th January 2006 - 11am - Friends Meeting House, 173 Euston Road, London (opposite Euston Station)
Across the country local campaigns are starting up to protect local NHS services. We are inviting all NHS campaigners to come together to find ways to urgently intensify the pressure on the government to change their approach on the NHS.
Mon 11, December 2006 @ 17:17
There will a conference to organise opposition to immigration controls, on
Saturday 31st March 2007 in Liverpool at Asylum Link, St Anne’s Church, Overbury Street, Liverpool 7.
Wed 06, December 2006 @ 10:16
Wed 06, December 2006 @ 10:14
Fri 01, December 2006 @ 08:33
Thu 30, November 2006 @ 00:11
TRADES UNIONS FOR REFUGEES
ESOL Campaign Conference
The Mechanics Centre, Princess Street, Manchester
Wed 29, November 2006 @ 18:53
Wed 22, November 2006 @ 00:29
Manchester Committee to Defend Asylum Seekers
Urgent Financial Appeal for our Festive Social
1-4pm, Saturday 16th December at Friends Meeting House
Mon 20, November 2006 @ 15:13
Sun 19, November 2006 @ 11:48
The BNP emboldened by the victory of Griffin and Collet in their recent court case are holding their annual demo in Blackpool, no doubt with the intention of presenting themselves as the acceptable face of race hate and Islamophobia. Their true purpose was though, revealed just two weeks ago when UAF supporters leafleting against the BNP in Morley, Yorkshire were attacked. We oppose any platform for the facists and urge our readers to join this demonstration.
Saturday 25 November
Assemble at 12.00noon
Tue 14, November 2006 @ 17:57
Tue 14, November 2006 @ 17:55
Fri 10, November 2006 @ 17:53
Fri 10, November 2006 @ 17:46
Fri 10, November 2006 @ 17:43
Tue 07, November 2006 @ 17:29
Mon 06, November 2006 @ 00:20
11am-5pm, Saturday 18th November
Friends Meeting House
173 Euston Road, London NW1
(tubes: Euston, Euston Square)
Sun 05, November 2006 @ 22:14
Fri 03, November 2006 @ 18:30
Launch of the MARIE, CHANCELLE AND CHRISTINA MUST STAY !
Saturday 4th November - 1pm
Campaign and NCADC Workshop : Setting Up an Anti-Deportation Campaign
Tue 31, October 2006 @ 19:22
NO ONE IS ILLEGAL NATIONAL GET TOGETHER
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18th 1pm -5pm (refreshments from noon)
Mon 30, October 2006 @ 15:40
Fri 27, October 2006 @ 20:42
PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY:
ISLAMOPHOBIA AND THE WAR ON TERROR
SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 10.00AM - 5.30PM
CAMDEN CENTRE JUDD STREET LONDON WC1H
Fri 27, October 2006 @ 00:18
Thu 26, October 2006 @ 18:49
Wed 25, October 2006 @ 00:18
Saturday 4th November - 1pm
NCADC Workshop : Setting Up an Anti-Deportation Campaign
Bolton Friends Meeting House, 50 Silverwell Street, Bolton.
Tue 24, October 2006 @ 17:48
Sun 22, October 2006 @ 21:21
Sun 15, October 2006 @ 15:51
Sun 15, October 2006 @ 15:47
Shared Planet is the biggest student conference in Europe on world poverty, human rights and the environment. Hundreds of students come together every year to listen to rousing speakers, participate in interactive skills and issues workshops, find out more, take action and party!
When you arrive at Shared Planet you will be given a conference guide with all the programme information you’ll need for the weekend.
For further details see link here
Fri 13, October 2006 @ 17:58
SHEFFIELD OPEN MEETING
New Century – New Superpower? China, Globalisation and the Working Class
Monday 30th October 7.30
Thu 12, October 2006 @ 01:42
Thu 12, October 2006 @ 01:31
Thu 12, October 2006 @ 01:29
Wed 11, October 2006 @ 09:20
Thu 28, September 2006 @ 21:53
Thu 28, September 2006 @ 09:49
Tue 26, September 2006 @ 00:36
Fri 15, September 2006 @ 18:03
Wed 13, September 2006 @ 15:24
Wed 13, September 2006 @ 00:23
Wed 13, September 2006 @ 00:19
Wed 13, September 2006 @ 00:11
Wed 13, September 2006 @ 00:10
Wed 13, September 2006 @ 00:00
Tue 12, September 2006 @ 23:30
Tue 12, September 2006 @ 23:27
Tue 12, September 2006 @ 23:23
Fri 08, September 2006 @ 20:25
Fri 08, September 2006 @ 19:31
Fri 01, September 2006 @ 08:48
This is the link to the institute for race relations' website, which has a brief item regarding latest developments including a call for a demo outside the Home Office on Tuesday afternoon, 05 September. The first lot of deportations may well take place that day, at present some 40 (+) Iraqi Kurds are currently in detention/removal centres.
Fri 21, July 2006 @ 18:16
