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02-12-2011 01:25
In the biggest strike since 1926 thousands of of public sector workers marched through Birmingham in opposition to the Government’s pension proposals, the cuts and general anger at the banks.
Video: N30 Birmingham demonstration
In the biggest strike since 1926 thousands of of public sector workers marched through Birmingham in opposition to the Government’s pension proposals, the cuts and general anger at the banks.
01-12-2011 16:02
Thousands of public sector workers brought central Birmingham to a standstill as they called for the Government to back down on pension reform.
Nov-30 Brum Strike and Protest
Thousands of public sector workers brought central Birmingham to a standstill as they called for the Government to back down on pension reform.
01-12-2011 12:46
Hostage of the State
My activities among people in prison and hurt by the system frequently render me concerned regarding the seemingly commonplace also unquestioned corruption and cruelty
DJ AllOut presents:
30-11-2011 18:54
More photos from the N30 demonstration in Birmingham part of a national day of strikes, the biggest since the 1926 General Strike.
Birmingham N30 Strike photos part 2
More photos from the N30 demonstration in Birmingham part of a national day of strikes, the biggest since the 1926 General Strike.
30-11-2011 18:37
Thousands take to the streets of Birmingham as part of the N30 strikes. Unions object to government plans to make their members pay 50% more and work up to eight years longer in order to get pensions that are worth a third less.
Birmingham N30 Strike photos part 1
Thousands take to the streets of Birmingham as part of the N30 strikes. Unions object to government plans to make their members pay 50% more and work up to eight years longer in order to get pensions that are worth a third less.
29-11-2011 12:23
Birmingham City Council tries to sabotage N30 demo
Unions have accused Birmingham City Council of trying to sabotage the N30 demonstration after asking for £8,000 to cover the cost.
29-11-2011 11:38
On Wednesday, 3,000,000 public sector workers from 30 unions will be on strike, seeing the biggest walkout since the General Strike of 1926. The dispute in the strike is about pensions. But that is not all it is about. Unions cannot legally strike over cuts, it must be a specific dispute with their employer.
Wednesday’s Strike Is About More Than Pensions and Cuts
On Wednesday, 3,000,000 public sector workers from 30 unions will be on strike, seeing the biggest walkout since the General Strike of 1926. The dispute in the strike is about pensions. But that is not all it is about. Unions cannot legally strike over cuts, it must be a specific dispute with their employer.
29-11-2011 11:29
A Message to Occupy Birmingham from Chomsky
The Occupy Birmingham camp has received the following message of support from Noam Chomsky
28-11-2011 11:11
According to research just published white working class white communities in Birmingham feel alienated, disenfranchised and last in line for resources such as social housing, felt disconnected from the political process and that their voices were not heard.
White working class areas in Birmingham feel 'alienated'
According to research just published white working class white communities in Birmingham feel alienated, disenfranchised and last in line for resources such as social housing, felt disconnected from the political process and that their voices were not heard.
27-11-2011 23:17
Location Peace gradens birmingham/ Occupy brum
Join Us Friday for Eco Build Fest/Tutorial
Time 2 December · 10:00 - 13:00Location Peace gradens birmingham/ Occupy brum
27-11-2011 23:04
A short video from the N23 occupation when student protesters squatted an empty gatehouse at the University of Birmingham.
Video: University of Birmingham occupation
A short video from the N23 occupation when student protesters squatted an empty gatehouse at the University of Birmingham.
27-11-2011 12:35
By Norman Grant
When common law rules governing the admissibility of Bad Character in criminal proceedings were abolished in 2003 and replaced with the disclosure of a defendant's previous history to the jury, good and bad detectives up and down the land must have clapped their hands together with unrestrained glee.
For immediately they knew, once a suspect's previous convictions for a similar offence were disclosed to the jury, all that was required to secure a routine conviction was a smear of DNA material planted at the scene of a crime and the rest was history. How do I know all this? Well unfortunately it happened to me!
Now you see it, now you don't - the case of the planted Balaclava
By Norman Grant When common law rules governing the admissibility of Bad Character in criminal proceedings were abolished in 2003 and replaced with the disclosure of a defendant's previous history to the jury, good and bad detectives up and down the land must have clapped their hands together with unrestrained glee.
For immediately they knew, once a suspect's previous convictions for a similar offence were disclosed to the jury, all that was required to secure a routine conviction was a smear of DNA material planted at the scene of a crime and the rest was history. How do I know all this? Well unfortunately it happened to me!
26-11-2011 13:49
Workfare is a programme whereby anyone who has been claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) for 6 months can be sent to work for major multinational companies like Tesco, Poundland and Sainsbury’s for up to 5 weeks in order to keep their benefits. Now a legal challenge under human rights legislation is being brought against the scheme.Tessa Gregory of Public Interest Lawyers, who are representing Jonathan Shaw from Birmingham, said, “This Government scheme of forced labour unlawfully exploits individuals. The only beneficiaries are participating companies, who get their workers for free.”
Workfare to be challenged in the courts.
Workfare is a programme whereby anyone who has been claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) for 6 months can be sent to work for major multinational companies like Tesco, Poundland and Sainsbury’s for up to 5 weeks in order to keep their benefits. Now a legal challenge under human rights legislation is being brought against the scheme.Tessa Gregory of Public Interest Lawyers, who are representing Jonathan Shaw from Birmingham, said, “This Government scheme of forced labour unlawfully exploits individuals. The only beneficiaries are participating companies, who get their workers for free.”
25-11-2011 02:38
Northgate occupation ends, New Occupation Tomorrow
The occupation of Northgate house ends but the occupation of a new location begins tomorrow
24-11-2011 18:07
Location north gate University of Birmingham.
Solidarity action in support of the Northgate occupation at the University of Birmingham
Occupy - Just Do It
Time 25 November · 09:30 - 12:30Location north gate University of Birmingham.
Solidarity action in support of the Northgate occupation at the University of Birmingham
24-11-2011 16:22
Analysis of the white paper from the occupation
The government’s white paper outlines the proposed changes to the structure of higher education. Currently there is a quota of 406,000 university places. Under the proposed changes, 85,000 of these places will be opened up to competition. Of these 85,000 20,000 places will be competed for by universities charging £7,500, 65,000 will be for students who achieved AAB or above at A-level. This will lead to a two-tiered system, with a small number of elite universities and a lower pool of universities offering poorly funded, badly taught programs. These will be mainly provided by for-profit companies who’ll be given access to government-backed loans.
24-11-2011 16:18
Rough night for Birmingham occupiers
At 23:30 as the occupiers were settling down for the night, university security began harassing the students. Simon Furse a second year International relations student said “It was disgraceful, I have never seen like it university security are just hired thugs who seem to enjoy violence and causing distress with no regard to the law. I was at the window that we use as an entrance to the occupation. The security guard tried to drag someone out of the window. We peacefully resisted and got the person inside at which point the security guard kept the window open and punched me three times in the face. The security then adopted a policy of open harassment ringing the doorbell for long periods of time, knocking on all the windows, pointing lights and cameras into the toilet and shouting insults and abuse.”
24-11-2011 01:33
Response to the University of Birmingham with regards to our Occupation: Reinven
Earlier today we were told we are already facing disciplinary action and would have to pay the “substantial” cost of the university’s legal fees for an injunction they will take out against us if we do not leave by 9am tomorrow. The threat to the university and the system of public education is so grave that we are more afraid of the risks posed to society at large than our own immediate future. As such we have resolved to stay. We believe that students nationally must take action to defend education, despite the risks.
23-11-2011 15:09