UK Newswire Archive
Bangladeshi Textile Workers Speak in Leeds
24-11-2008 15:15
Paid as little as 14p an hour, working up to 18 hour days, the garment workers of Bangladesh are not only some of the most exploited workers on the planet - they are also some of the most militant activists and trade unionists in the world.Come and hear them tell their courageous story of how the forces of workers solidarity are winning the battle against the sweatshop bosses and the military government of Bangladesh. Thursday 4th Dec 7pm at the Playhouse.
Reenactment of the Murder of Jean Charles de Menezes
24-11-2008 15:11
Council puts CCTV in couple's bedroom
24-11-2008 14:43
A couple with learning disabilities, living in a 'residential family centre', have had to invoke the Human Rights Act to have CCTV switched off in their bedroom at night.Palestine Today 112408
24-11-2008 13:14
UK Coal Industry Braced for 48hrs of Protests
24-11-2008 13:07
Today the ‘E.on Face Off’ direct action campaign was officially announced to the press (see press release below). The direct action campaign will start with the 48 hours of action against E.on and New Coal (Friday 28th / Saturday 29th Nov).Thailands upper class uprising portrayed as popular
24-11-2008 12:54
The Popular Alliance for Democrcy wants to replace Thailand's one-man, one-vote system with one in which representatives are chosen by professionals and social groups rather than the general electorate& has support from generals in the military & corporations.Rail & garment unions are the only organisations there really standing up for social & economic democracy.Further reports from Anomalous Wave rebellion, Italy
24-11-2008 12:52
More news and updates on the ongoing student / education rebellion in Italy. Next dates to watch out for: DAY Of ACTION November 28th and GENERAL STRIKE (sort of!) December 12th. Details of history and analysis of The Anomalous Wave pamphlet at end of updates.ID cards, crazy cost, fines, ideas - and if anything is wrong, it’s your fault!
24-11-2008 12:22
With the first of the UK ID cards rolling out this week to foreign nationals, I thought I’d do a quick update of all the lunacy that has gone off lately.The rise of the BNP in British politics
24-11-2008 10:42
Is the rise of the BNP in British politics due to increasing racism and dissatisfaction with multicultarilsm by British society? This article briefly explores the argument.Around the Campaigns Monday 24th November 2008
24-11-2008 09:20
Isha is a national of Liberia and a resident of Sheffield'Isha Must Stay' published by Clare Dunne on Nov 21, 2008
There is a very real possibility that Isha would be in danger if deported to Liberia. We are asking the Home Office that Isha be allowed leave to remain on humanitarian grounds.
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/isha-must-stay.html 2nd Working Class Bookfair Success
24-11-2008 08:59
Nice article (3 columns - Top and centre of page) and photo in today's Northern Echo (24.11.08, page 26) about the 2nd Annual North East Working Class Bookfair.Capitalism in Crisis
24-11-2008 00:05
Some thoughts on the current economic crisis and capitalismBNP members under arrest for "racist" leaflets
23-11-2008 23:33
Nov 22 2008Twelve men were arrested today on suspicion of distributing racist material in a city centre, police said.
Double Standards From The BNP
23-11-2008 22:52
Whenever anti fascists are being beaten and arrested by the fascist police, the BNP cheer them on, for once, they're at the receiving end of the coppers cuffs so apparently they're hardline Communists. So which is it Nick? Commies or heros?Dialect: TMO's Tenants take over management of Council housing stock
23-11-2008 22:46
http://www.bcfm.org.uk/
Manchester Palestine Film Festival
23-11-2008 22:07
Details of film showings for the Manchester Palestinain Film Festival, November - December 200823rd November issue of Manchester Climate Fortnightly out
23-11-2008 21:29
Manchester Climate Fortnightly is a newsletter published by a small collective in Manchester, covering all subjects related to climate change in the Northwest of England (and a few places beyond...)Below are some samples articles from the November 23rd issue. The rest of the newsletter, and previous editions, are available for download via the following link-
www.manchesterclimatefortnightly.info. You can also subscribe by emailing info [at] manchesterclimatefortnightly.info with "subscribe" in the header
We lead with the story that although Manchester City Council has stated it aims for Manchester to be Britain's greenest by 2010, it has actually slipped further down in the annual rankings of Forum for the Future (these rankings are under review, but a great leap forwards for our sunny city
would be a surprise...)
Our second story is on the “Climate Change Foundation”, a proposal that has so far received scant coverage in the mainstream press.
All the usual features are here too-
a Calendar bursting with events, including Sat 29th's Chomsky at 80, www.chomskyat80.org.uk
a Digest of local, national and global news (with more on the website)
Campaign updates “Read All About it” and other goodies.
NYCLAW ANTIWAR DIGEST -- 11.23.08
23-11-2008 18:38
This is not change we can believe in.Government supplier on BNP list?
23-11-2008 18:35
Is this the same one who is on the list? http://beaverbaitboats.co.uk/index.html