UK Workers' Movements Newswire Archive
URGENT: UK Solidarity with murdered Bolivian miners
07-10-2006 14:35
Over the last two days dozens of miners have been killed or injured defending the Huanuni mine against privatisation, and on Tuesday a general strike has been called. In solidarity with this the BSC has called a picket of UK firmGrant Thornton on Tuesday 10/10/06 at 12pm to protest at their role in sparking these events.
"The Government has Arab Legitimacy "
07-10-2006 11:10
"We were elected for the resistance platform we presented to the Palestinian people, we did not come with tanks, or with the coalition of Israel and the USA."Justice For Cammell Laird
05-10-2006 17:41
In 1984, thirty seven GMB members were jailed for a month for contempt of Court for participating in a lawful, legitimate dispute at the Cammell Laird Shipyard, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Since then our members have fought for justice for Cammell Laird workers.RUGRATS launch at Reading University
04-10-2006 13:19
Ever had the feeling that all politician’s are liars? Maybe when they tell you that thousands of pounds of debt just for getting an education is a good thing, or that it really was about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? Ever thought that capitalism sucks, making the rich richer and screwing everyone else? Ever felt like staying in bed instead of going to work?US activist Michael Albert talks at Nottingham University, 16th Oct.
04-10-2006 12:14
New pamphlet: George Brown, the cobbler anarchist of Philadelphia By R. P. Helms
04-10-2006 08:50
70th Anniversary of Cable Street Commemoration Gig, London, 7th October
01-10-2006 21:45
Chat's Palace, 42-44 Brooksby's Walk, Homerton, 5pm - 1am
Feminist Fightback conference, 21 october, agenda
01-10-2006 14:41
Feminist Fightback is a one day activist conference, initiated by Education Not for Sale Women, for anyone interested in the struggle for women's liberation. Speakers include Abby Lee, author of the "Girl with a one track mind" blog on feminism and sexual expression; sacked Gate Gourmet workers; NUS Women's Officer Kat Stark; International Union of Sexworkers; Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq; Scottish Socialist women on sexism on the left; health workers on low pay and abortion rights; and many more...Details Of Merseyside Firefighters' Agreement
30-09-2006 20:45
Following a strike that lasted nearly four weeks, details of the agreement between Fire Brigades Union and Merseyside Fire Authority have been announced. Is this a taste of things to come in Staffordshire and around the country?Day 26 of Mersey Fire Strike: Back To Work As Union Agrees £3.5m 'Savings'
29-09-2006 23:04
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'.An open letter to motorists who dislike cyclists.
29-09-2006 08:24
Thank you for all the little ways that you cooperate.Age Discrimination Law - background
29-09-2006 02:33
This article give a background to the Age Discrimination Law to be introduced on Sunday. As will be seen, the government has been bound for a while to end discriminatory practices against older and younger workers.The article is to be found at:
www.workrep.co.uk
Day 25 of Mersey Fire Strike: End in Sight Following 'Cordial' Talks?
28-09-2006 22:15
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.During a public protest, politicians closed Coca Cola’s offices in Mexico
28-09-2006 21:45
Coca Cola FEMSA is accused of discriminating a manager for being homosexual• Openly Gay Federal Congressman supports the plaintiff in symbolic act.
• ALTERNATIVA liberal political party, Mexico City’s Leader, was there as well.
• The Gay Pride Organization Committee backs Roberto Mendoza.
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Local Doctor Imprisoned Due to Lack Of Funding Into Safe Research
26-09-2006 01:48
Local cancer researcher driven to nonviolent direct action due to the lack of funding into research that does not involve unsafe & unscientific experiments for greedy corporations who are robbing cancer charities & tax payers of billions & coming up with drugs like Thalidomide with Goverment complicityDay 23 of Mersey Fire Strike: Authority Considers FBU Demands
25-09-2006 15:02
Talks between Merseyside Fire Authority and the Fire Brigades Union were adjourned yesterday, as the Authority considered FBU demands.ABOLISH RESTAURANTS
24-09-2006 07:39
Announcing the second comic book/coloring book from www.prole.info:ABOLISH RESTAURANTS: a worker's critique of the food service industry
200 NHS Staff Walk Out In Runcorn
22-09-2006 19:40
The government's sell-off/closure programme within the National Health Service is becoming more widespread, but so is public anger and worker resistance.NHS Privatisations Rouse Sleeping Giant
21-09-2006 13:13
The working class is waking up to the harsh reality of New Labour’s plansto 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.
