Manchester Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Reparations Group Demans Truth from Barclays on Slavery Link

Restitution Study Group (United States), 28-03-2007 14:42

New York/USA -- Considering the 200th anniversary of the British closing of their Transatlantic slave trade, it is fitting that attention is focused on existing British institutions that participated in the practice. There are enormous online resources that help with the task of identifying these parties, and the Restitution Study Group, a New York non-profit, wants to share some with the public. Of particular note in their research of British archive and museum records is information on two prominent slave trading bankers, Benjamin and Arthur Heywood, brothers from Liverpool, England who founded Arthur Heywood, Sons & Co. (Heywoods Bank) in 1773, which merged into Martins Bank in 1883, which merged into Barclays Bank in 1968.
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Stockport Law Centre Will Fight to Stay Open

Amy Taylor, 28-03-2007 10:38

Stockport Law Centre faces closure if Lord Carter's reforms of Legal Aid go ahead unchallenged. As a not for profit charity, Stockport Law Centre is heavily reliant on funding from the Legal Services Commission and this is set to change from an hourly rate to a fixed fee. This reform means more quantity, less quality advice. Read more >>

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Manchester No2ID @ Oxford Road Station, Thursday 29th March 5:30pm-6:30pm

Dave Page, 26-03-2007 22:56

Manchester No2ID will be holding a Fortnightly Flyering event at Manchester's Oxford Road Station on Thursday 29th March at 5:30pm. These events raise awareness of the anti-ID Card cause among the public, as well as generating attention in the press and elsewhere. Read more >>

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**THIS SUNDAY** Manchester's "ID Day" Demonstration

Dave Page, 23-03-2007 00:36

In January, NO2ID declared 'ID-Day' to mark the predicted opening of the first National ID Register interrogation centres. On Sunday 25th March, Manchester No2ID will be holding an event in Manchester City Centre as part of a nationwide series of events. Read more >>

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Bhopal survivors risk starvation for justice

Percy Flage, 16-03-2007 10:54

Survivors of the world’s largest peacetime massacre – the 1984 Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, India, which killed over 20,000 people and maimed 120,000 more– are still battling for justice while, incredibly, being poisoned a second time by the same murderous factory. As you read this, six hunger strikers are heading into their third week without food and have already lost kilos in weight. Read more >>

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Striking Postal Workers Need Your Support!

Stoke Socialist Party, 14-03-2007 11:16

Postal workers in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent have been striking for the reinstatement of Dave Condliffe, a worker victimised by Royal Mail management. Read more >>

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Tyneside Deportation Stopped but the Struggle Continues! Demonstrate TOMORROW

Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR), 13-03-2007 22:53

EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION this WEDNESDAY 14TH 08.30-10.00AM outside Government Offices North East near St Jame's Park, in opposition to deportation of 2 TCAR families Read more >>

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Save ESOL! March and Rally 3rd March 2007

Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR), 07-03-2007 02:38

On Saturday 3rd March 2007 Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR) joined with Newcastle College Student Union and ESOL staff and students to organise a march and rally against the Labour government's proposed cuts to funding for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Under the proposed changes, from September 2007 asylum seekers will be totally excluded from English classes, and other will be expected to pay, effectively excluding many low paid migrant workers. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Against All Odds: The Iraqi Trade Unions

Manchester Solidarity Federation - IWA, 28-02-2007 16:06

A detailed account of working class resistance against the imperialist occupation, privatisation, insurgency and civil war from a trade unionist who works for the Iraqi trade unions.

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What Is Anarcho Syndicalism?

Manchester Solidarity Federation - IWA, 28-02-2007 16:01

An introduction to the basic concepts of Anarcho Syndicalism and how Anarcho Syndicalism will lead to a better world to us all.


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The Campaign Against Prison Slavery

The Campaign Against Prison Slavery, 28-02-2007 15:00

The Campaign Against Prison Slavery is a group set up to try to expose the reality of prison labour, how little of it teaches skills that can be used after release and which could help reduce the chances of re-offending. Read more >>

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Rally in support of striking mental health workers

madashell, 27-02-2007 13:51

Mental health workers in Manchester are striking over cuts and the threat of privatisation, a rally to support them has been called as a part of the TUC's national NHS Together Day of Action. Read more >>

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Ginster pieman/Nottingham Uni bid for William Sharp city Academy

Education Worker, 25-02-2007 22:38

The East Midlands meat pie industry has helped many a student through their degree with part-time work at Pork Farms. Now 'Nottingham businessman' Andrew Samworth will link up with Nottingham University to run William Sharp school in Bilbourough. The business? None other than Samworth Brothers, prior owners of Pork Farms (now sold to Northern Foods) and continuing owner/suppliers of fine cooked meat pie brands such as Ginsters. Read more | 3 additions | 5 comments >>

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Action Mesothelioma Day 2007...

ActionMeso, 24-02-2007 21:41

Tuesday 27th February is Action Mesothelioma Day.

The Forum of Asbestos Victims' Support Groups are working with other organisations and charities by marking the day with a series of public events throughout Britain.

To raise awareness of the the terminal cancer, a short film has been produced:

Mesothelioma- The Human Face of an Asbestos Epidemic... Read more >>

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Rhythms of Resistance joins the Bremen Carnival to raise awareness about the G8

samba, 13-02-2007 18:40

Rhythms of Resistance Manchester joined the Rhythms of Resistance bands in Germany at the Bremen (Germany) Carnival parade to put the politics back in the streets. Read more >>

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Politicians watch out: young peo;ple can ask tricky questions, too.

David Ball, 12-02-2007 12:07

Young people are often dismissed as inarticulate thugs. But most are caring individuals, who think deeply about the issues facing their communities and the wider world. sadly, in most cases, their ideas are ignored. But a media training course in Halton is giving them a chance to be heard by the people in power. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Former BNP Candidate On Explosives Charge

Lancaster UAF, 12-02-2007 10:02

BNP candidate in bomb plot trial starting today Read more | 13 comments >>

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Homophobic Bullying 'Getting Worse'

Queer Youth Network, 04-02-2007 17:16

High-profile homophobic bullying initiatives are failing to make a significant impact in preventing homophobic bullying according to the Queer Youth Network. Outdated School System to Blame and we call for Social Centres to be created. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Party People Protest: Polite Police Please!

diablo, 04-02-2007 16:27

Rhythms of Resistance Manchester joined up with the Belle Vue ravers and other party loving people to protest against police brutality. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Latin America and the struggle for socialism

Manchester RCG, 29-01-2007 22:57

A Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! (FRFI) forum on Latin America, with video showing.
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