Manchester Newswire Archive

Trumped Up Dismissal Rejected By Tribunal

Dave Greenstein, 10-03-2006 01:04

A trumped up charge of insubordination and abusive and threatening behaviour was used to dismiss a longstanding employee. The union refused to defend its member.
WorkRep took the case to the Manchester Employment Tribunal. Read more >>

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PRISONER BENEFIT SKA NIGHT IN LEEDS

Emma, 09-03-2006 15:32

Reminder - a night of great music, cheap booze and solidarity!

Friday 10th March, 6pm onwards, The Common Place, 23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds Read more | 7 comments >>

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Do you want to be consulted about what happens with Birley Fields (Hulme)?

Peter Moderator, 09-03-2006 12:40

Residents of Hulme have not been consulted about what happens to the last significant piece of undeveloped (Birley Fields). They are hopping, mad about this and are unimpressed by Manchester City Council's plans, which basically say "more of the same". A “same”, which has not worked so far Read more | 1 comment >>

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BARCELONA PRISONER BENEFIT EVENTS LEEDS

Emma, 06-03-2006 14:24

Reminder of the two events coming up in support of prisoners detained in Barcelona.
Read more >>

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NUS presentation

George Fox 6 Supporters Group, 06-03-2006 13:07

The National Union of Students have done a powerpoint presentation which they have distributed to Student's Unions around the country, and is available here as a MS Powerpoint file (sorry not openoffice format too - it has sound in it. if somebody has a few minutes to seperate out the sound file and then include it into an openoffice version that would be cool). Read more | 2 comments >>

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Jose Couso - victim of state murder

knightrose, 04-03-2006 16:45

On 8 April 2003, the US army attacked the Hotel Palestine in Iraq and killed José Couso, a Spanish TV cameraman. José is one of nearly forty journalists who have been killed in this war - one of the deadliest wars in history for journalists . Read more | 1 comment >>

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Do not fund the war

Brandy, 03-03-2006 11:20

Is your money keeping war criminals in power ? Read more | 12 comments >>

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Manchester Radical Theory Forum, March 9th

thinktivist, 02-03-2006 15:45

The Manchester Radical Theory Forum has announced its next happening for Thursday, March 9th at 5pm. The venue is the Waterstone's bookstore on Deansgate (The Business Room).
People keep asking what participants are to expect: we don't know either, but the flyer text might give you an idea: Read more >>

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Solidarity Demo at New Court Case of Lancaster Uni Protesters (George Fox 6)

Barry Kade, 02-03-2006 01:01

Join the Demo.March 13th 2006, 10.00am.at Lancaster Crown Court (behind the Castle).

The 'George Fox Six' are the six student protesters taken to court by the bosses of Lancaster University. They had been protesting against unethical corporations, including weapons manufacturers, hijaking the University. The original trial convicted them. Now they are appealing... http://www.georgefox6.co.uk Read more | 1 addition | 1 comment >>

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Action Mesothelioma Day 2006 - Manchester

Save Spodden Valley, 01-03-2006 11:27

Over 200 people demonstrated outside Manchester Town Hall -many holding photographs of loved ones lost to asbestos cancer.

A meeting was then held in the Great Hall to remember victims of asbestos and to discuss mesothelioma- past, present and future... Read more | 1 comment >>

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ALCOA RUNCORN FACTORY BLOCKED BY SAVING ICELAND ACTIVISTS

Jenny, 28-02-2006 17:13

Tomorrow, 1 March, ALCOA arms manufacturers and aluminium giant are to announce at their ALCOA Global Center in New York if they are going to push for yet another aluminium smelter in pristine Iceland, against the will of the majority of Icelandic people.
Read more | 1 addition | 3 comments >>

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Manchester: Successful Critical Mass dispersed by police

Eddy Merckx, 28-02-2006 15:54

A successful Critical Mass in Manchester was eventually stopped and dispersed by the police last Friday. Around 25 cyclists were moved onto the pavement by a contingent of 6 police cars and vans, had their names taken, and received cautions and warnings. The ride was not allowed to continue. Read more | 3 additions | 9 comments >>

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Mesothelioma - Asbestos cancer protest and meeting.

Save Spodden Valley, 26-02-2006 09:38

British Lung Foundation’s Action on Mesothelioma Day

Monday 27th February. Manchester Town Hall:
Photo call 12.30pm Town Hall steps.
Meeting: Great Hall 1-3pm.
Read more | 2 additions >>

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Northern Animal Rights Network

Northern Animal Rights Network, 22-02-2006 16:03

Northern Animal Rights Coalition was formed in February 2006 by activists in the North of England fighting for the rights of animals in many different ways. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester City Council ignores public opinion in homes demolition decision

SKAN, 22-02-2006 15:13

On Feb 15th Manchester City Council proceeded with proposals to demolish the Kingsley Avenue Neighbourhood of Moston, despite public opposition from residents and stakeholders. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Manchester Mayday Warm-up Weekend

The Ducie Group, 21-02-2006 09:58

Join us for three days of pre-May Day celebrations and political actions!
A coalition of activist groups in Manchester is planning a series of actions over May Day weekend. More details will be given nearer to the event. Check the website for updates…
Read more | 4 comments >>

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CRITICAL MASS THIS FRIDAY!!!

fixdchik, 20-02-2006 22:17

6pm central library..dressin up as pirates..aarrggghhh...
Read more >>

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Oldham Labour MP borrows BNP tactics

FHAG, 18-02-2006 15:08

David Heyes, a Labour MP for part of Oldham, has attempted to discredit a local community group's campaign against the demolition of Victorian terraced housing by using the same tactics that he once condemned the BNP for using in the area. Read more | 3 comments >>

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No M66 10 years on exhibition, Manchester; launch event & info

lunatic, 17-02-2006 16:39

NO M66 10 years on - Manchester exhibition launch

'unnecessary development' | climate change | North West England | squatting / free spaces / protest sites | transport | wilderness defence
(from earthfirst.org.uk) Read more >>

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Manchester University against the Arms Trade

Kollwitz, 17-02-2006 15:07

Students at the University of Manchester have voted in favour of a corporate ethics motion in their Student Union, demanding university divestment from BAE and other arms companies. Read more | 2 comments >>

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