Liverpool Social Struggles Newswire Archive

29-09-2006 23:04

Day 26 of Mersey Fire Strike: Back To Work As Union Agrees £3.5m 'Savings'

After nearly four weeks of strike action against £3.5 million of cuts to the Merseyside fire service, Fire Brigades Union negotiators have agreed to implement £3.5 million of 'savings'. Read more >>

28-09-2006 22:15 | 1 comment

Day 25 of Mersey Fire Strike: End in Sight Following 'Cordial' Talks?

As Merseyside firefighters began their fourth round of strike days, Fire Authority chief Tony McGuirk reported the end of the long-running dispute was in sight. Read more >>

27-09-2006 14:55

Liverpool resident halts Pathfinder programme

In successfully challenging a Compulsory Purchase Order on her home a Liverpool resident may have dealt a fatal blow to the hated New Labour Pathfinder programme. Read more >>

25-09-2006 15:02

Day 23 of Mersey Fire Strike: Authority Considers FBU Demands

Talks between Merseyside Fire Authority and the Fire Brigades Union were adjourned yesterday, as the Authority considered FBU demands. Read more >>

22-09-2006 19:40

200 NHS Staff Walk Out In Runcorn

The government's sell-off/closure programme within the National Health Service is becoming more widespread, but so is public anger and worker resistance.

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21-09-2006 13:13

NHS Privatisations Rouse Sleeping Giant

The working class is waking up to the harsh reality of New Labour’s plans
to privatise the NHS and is getting angrier and more militant by the day.
Despite record spending (on consultants!), NHS Trusts are cutting staff and beds to pay for corrupt and stupid PFI deals that will leave them with billions of pounds of debts to line the pockets of capitalist fat cats. Read more >>

20-09-2006 21:44 | 4 comments

Prison Guards Strike On...And Then Off Again!

Yesterday morning it was revealed that Liverpool prison officers had voted to go on strike over a below inflation pay offer and changes to their working practices. But last night it was announced that the strike had been cancelled! Read more >>

20-09-2006 21:04

Day 18 of Mersey Fire Strike: Compromise Seems Likely

A compromise between the Fire Authority and Merseyside FBU seemed very likely tonight, as both sides talked up the chances of a deal. Read more >>

19-09-2006 01:19

Day 16 of Mersey Fire Strike: Authority Claims "positive and constructive" Talks

After two days of public silence from both sides in the Merseyside fire dispute, the Fire Authority is claiming they have made progress in their talks with Merseyside FBU. Read more >>

16-09-2006 18:40

Day 13 of Mersey Fire Strike: Negotiations Continue Following Rally

Following yesterday's massive march and rally in Liverpool, Merseyside FBU secretary Les Skarratts was back at the negotiating table today, knowing that thousands of people are behind his union's efforts to prevent fire service cuts. Read more >>

15-09-2006 19:52 | 1 comment

Day 12 of Mersey Fire Strike: Massive March and Rally in Liverpool

Around five thousand firefighters from around the country joined campaigners and members of the general public in Liverpool this afternoon, to show their support for Fire Brigades Union strikers on Merseyside. Read more >>

14-09-2006 21:04

Maghull Meeting Debates NHS Sell-Off

Some 200 local people packed the public meeting in Lydiate, near Maghull
last night called by KONP Merseyside in response to the threatened privatisation of GP services in Sefton East Parishes. Read more >>

14-09-2006 20:19

Day 11 of Mersey Fire Strike: Desperate Authority Makes False Accusations

With firefighters continuing to hold firm against the Fire Authority’s media manipulation and intimidation campaigns, and a public rally supporting the FBU scheduled for tomorrow, the Fire Authority have resorted to making obviously false accusations against the union and strikers. Read more >>

13-09-2006 21:18 | 1 addition

Day 10 of Mersey Fire Strike: Yet More Strike Dates Promised

Eight more strike dates were announced this evening, which are scheduled to take place from 20th September. Meanwhile, it seems that the solid strike has finally forced the Fire Authority back to the table. Read more >>

12-09-2006 19:19

Day 9 of Mersey Fire Strike: FBU publish alternative cuts plan

As Merseyside firefighters began a second eight day strike against the cuts proposed by the Fire Authority, the FBU published details of their own money-saving scheme. Read more >>

12-09-2006 09:59 | 25 comments

It’s time to get Watty! - British nazi admits to running Redwatch

A veteran British nazi has publicly admitted to being behind the pernicious Redwatch website. Kevin Watmough, from West Yorkshire, made the claim in June on a nazi bulletin board. While Watmough’s role has long been known to Searchlight, this is the first time he has publicly confirmed his involvement in writing. Read more >>

10-09-2006 19:25

Merseyside FBU March Announced

Solidarity with Merseyside members of FBU
MARCH AND RALLY
FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER Read more >>

09-09-2006 18:17 | 4 comments

No waste lorries, one arrest, two protesters and three police cars

Saturday morning protest at Hafod Quarry, Johnstown, Wrexham, where landfill waste from Merseyside is being dumped on a site which includes an SSSI and a Special Conservation Area, and which is only 150 yards from local houses. But Hey! This is big business. Who cares about a few extra cancers and kids born with cleft palates and other abnormalities? We do! Read more >>

08-09-2006 20:33

Day 8 of Mersey Fire Strike: Scale of Cuts Confirmed

As the first round of strikes ended, Merseyside Fire Authority revealed how they intended to cut £3.5 million from their budget. Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the Fire Brigades' Union has called a national demonstration in Liverpool next Friday. Read more >>

07-09-2006 16:49 | 1 addition

Day 7 of Mersey Fire Strike: More Delaying Tactics By Authority

With just forty hours to go in this round of strikes, the Fire Authority finally agreed to come back to the table....on Monday! Meanwhile, the Authority has planned an away day at Aintree racecourse, to paid for by the taxpayer! Read more >>