Green Party Trade Union Group

A CARE WORKER WRITES

2012-02-14T11:39:00.001-08:00

Peter Allen Co-chair of Green Left, was very concerned to state, at the recent meeting between Green Left Committee members and Brighton and Hove Green party members and councillors, that even if a cuts budget minimised the harm done to Council employees, it could impact secerely on employees providing services that are now contracted out to the private sector. Here "Kieran West" gives an idea

Letter in The Guardian calling for Maria Miller to resign.

2012-02-10T04:12:00.001-08:00

From: Darkest Angel darkestangel32@hotmail.co.uk Date: Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 12:59 AM Subject: Letter in The Guardian calling for Maria Miller to resign. Hello there. In the light of recent interviews with Maria Miller MP (Minister for the Disabled and Under Secretary of State) an online group of disabled and non disabled activists are sending a letter to the guardian calling for her to resign.

Health and Social Care bill.

2012-02-04T05:51:00.001-08:00

Please act and also circulate widelyThe pressure is mounting to save the NHS.....we need Andrew Lansley to publish the risk register relating to the Health and Social Care bill. Please copy the email below and send it to your MP asking them to sign the Early Day Motion to get the risk register released. You can find your MP's email address by putting in your postcode at http://www.parliament.uk/

SAVE OUR NHS

2012-02-02T03:09:00.000-08:00

Crucial time for action TUC SAVE OUR NHS RALLY Wednesday 7 March 6pm Central Hall Westminster The TUC have finally called a rally against the bill under the banner of the All Together for the NHS http://www.tuc.org.uk/social/tuc-20551-f0.cfm In the mean time please support and publicse these actions Lobby the BMA Tuesday 07 February 6pm BMA Tavistock Square, WC1 Leaflet

Graham Petersen, UCU Environment Co-ordinator, has completed a report on his recent trip to Durban.

2012-01-30T12:08:00.001-08:00

Dear Colleagues, Graham Petersen, UCU Environment Co-ordinator, has completed a report on his recent trip to Durban. You can download the report here: Durban Report (.pdf) [71kb] Best regards, James Taylor Equality Officer Equality Unit + University and College Union | Carlow Street| London | NW1 7LH ' 02077562539 |* jtaylor@ucu.org.uk| ü www.ucu.org.uk

On Thursday 9 February Barnet Unison is embarking on its fourth day of strike action

2012-01-29T12:33:00.001-08:00

On Thursday 9 February Barnet Unison is embarking on its fourth day of strike action which will mark a sustained campaign of activity to highlight our fight to remain council employees. The UNISON branch is facing its most fundamental challenge in its history with a major privatisation programme e.g.:· 1 February 130 care workers transfer to the Local Authority Trading company· 1

Jet Fuel Drivers Solid

2012-01-29T12:21:00.000-08:00

More than 120 Jet fuel drivers, working out of three of the UK's major oil terminals, are on strike ... see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ1dYKsNwCU&feature=youtu.be acknowledgements to Howard Thorp

PCS booklet for campaigning

2012-01-29T11:59:00.001-08:00

for your information - new PCS booklet for campaigning : Welfare reform PCS has launched a pamphlet on the need to defend and strengthen the welfare state. The 24-page booklet was unveiled at a public meeting in Brighton – during PCS’s conference in the city. The aim is to arm activists with the information needed to campaign against attacks on benefits – and to put forward ideas for the

Coalition of Resistance Spring tour

2012-01-26T06:56:00.001-08:00

Coalition of Resistance Spring tour It seems the government couldn't be happier right now. There's been a slow down in the pensions dispute and Miliband / Balls have declared that they wont reverse any spending cut or oppose a public sector pay freeze (see article by Lindsey German here) which has led to a hike in the polls for the Tories.However the massive anger from

2012-01-24T06:05:00.001-08:00

Maite's victory

2012-01-19T13:36:00.001-08:00

Maite De La Calva and her lawyer, Emma Norton from Liberty, met Wandsworth Council today and were told that the Council are not going to go ahead with the eviction process they started straight after last summer's riots. Maite and her eight year old daughter were to be evicted because of her son's minor involvement in the Clapham Junction riot.However other political evictions are threatened and

The battle for Brent schools - which side is Labour on? Martin Francis writes

2012-01-18T05:39:00.001-08:00

The battle for Brent schools - which side is Labour on?The battle against academies and free schools has reached a tipping point, author and campaigner Melissa Benn told the AntiAcademies Alliance AGM yesterday. The battle being waged by teachers, parents and governors of Downsides Primary School against enforced conversion to an academy had exposed the contradiction between Michael Gove's

Message to Unite: Green Party are the alternative

2012-01-18T05:32:00.001-08:00

17 January 2012 The Green Party urges unions to back the positive Green alternative. The Guardian article by Len McCluskey, General Secretary of the trade union Unite, has reaffirmed Labour's failure to stand up for ordinary people. Labour's biggest financial supporter has publicly acknowledged their party's abject failure to oppose neoliberal austerity. All three main parties now seek to

LEAMINGTON SPA cuts protest Friday, JANUARY 20th

2012-01-17T15:55:00.001-08:00

JOIN US TO PROTEST AGAINST CUTS TO DISABLED PEOPLE’S BENEFITS AND SERVICES AND THE DESTRUCTION OF OUR NHS ON WHICH ALL OF US WHO ARE NOT MILLIONAIRE POLITICIANS RELY.SAY “NO” TO THE WELFARE REFORM BILL,THE DESTRUCTION OF OUR WELFARE STATE AND “NO” TO WORKFAREWhat Cuts do Disabled People Face?▼Closure of the Independent Living Fund supporting those with high support needs, proving that the

2012-01-07T12:17:00.001-08:00

January screening double bill - 'The Take' and 'New Pioneers'

2012-01-05T22:15:00.000-08:00

Public Event for Just Film for a Fairer World · By Hilary Topp Thursday, January 12, 2012 6:30pm until 9:00pm The Birmingham and Midland Institute,, Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS The January screening is a co-operative extravaganza to launch the UN International Year of Co-operation. It is a double bill guaranteed to challenge and inspire New Pioneers - A five minute animation telling the

Anti Academies Alliance AGM, on Saturday 14th January 2012.

2012-01-02T09:33:00.000-08:00

Annual General Meeting 2012 Saturday 14th January, 1pm – 4pm Chancellors Room, Hugh Parry Hall 19-26 Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF close to Euston and Kings Cross stations Introduction by: Melissa Benn, author of School Wars & Alasdair Smith, national secretary Anti Academies Alliance There will be sessions on • Forced academies • Labour and academies • ‘Free’ schools Motions and elections

Organising conference: DEFEND PENSIONS - ESCALATE ACTION - NAME THE DAY!

2012-01-02T09:22:00.000-08:00

Time11:00am until 4:00pm WhereFriends Meeting House, 173 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ DescriptionThe PCS Left Unity National Committee invites all activists from all unions to an organising conference on the 7th of January to debate how we can build the campaign to defend our pensions and fight the cuts and prevent any unacceptable “deal” that makes us work longer, pay more and get less. http

Don't give up the pensions fight

2011-12-16T09:49:00.001-08:00

The government's "final offer" is no improvement. There is no extra money on offer. The government still wants public sector workers to work longer, pay more and get less. They haven't moved on core issues: * Fifty percent rise in pension contributions. * Normal pension age to rise to the state retirement age. Retirement at 68 for those 34 and under. * Pensions indexed at CPI instead of RPI. A

Defence of Public Education Conference, Saturday 10 March 2012 – University of London Union, Malet Street

2011-12-13T13:54:00.000-08:00

UCU will be holding a major conference on the defence of public education in London on Saturday 10 March 2012. Its aim is to bring together unions, students and organisations with an interest in defending our education system from cuts, privatisation and the institutionalisation of social inequality. The conference will include speakers on the break-up of the school system, the

Victory at Langdon Park(?)

2011-12-13T11:48:00.000-08:00

NUT members at Langdon School, Newham have agreed to suspend further strikes and return to work on Wednesday 14 December, following a series of important concessions by officers of the Local Authority in the last few days.The overwhelmingvote was taken at a strikers' meeting on Tuesday following a thorough evaluation of what was being offered. The range of measures to allay their grievances

LONDON KEEP OUR NHS PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER

2011-12-09T17:40:00.000-08:00

GOOD NEWS FROM KEEP OUR NHS PUBLICFrom: LondonKeepOurNHSPublicSent: Friday, December 09, 2011 11:32 AMTo: Londonkeepournhspublic@gmail.comSubject: Exciting news! Meeting Tuesday LONDON KEEP OUR NHS PUBLIC MEETINGTUESDAY 13 DECEMBERCamden Town Hall, Judd St, WC1 (Kings X tube) The meeting will discuss these important and exciting developments and draw up an action plan for the New year:1) NATIONAL

Unilever workers in first UK strike against greedy boardroom raid on their pensions

2011-12-08T13:05:00.000-08:00

acknowledgements to Chris Cotton 7 December 2011 Unilever workers fighting an unjustified attack on their pensions will take part in their first ever strike action on Friday 9 December. More than 2,500 workers from Unilever's sites at Purfleet, Port Sunlight, Warrington, Leeds, Crumlin, Gloucester, Manchester, Burton-on-Trent and

SOLIDARITY WITH LANGDON SCHOOL STRIKERS - STOP THE UNION BUSTING

2011-12-05T11:50:00.000-08:00

"We are appalled at developments in the dispute at Langdon School in Newham, east London, which started over issues of workload and oppressive management. The head has employed up to 46 scab supply teachers and brought them in to try to break a lawful, balloted strike by NUT members at the school. Worse still the local authority, and a Labour one at that, has put this strikebreaking force

Carillion solar panels: Job Threat

2011-12-04T12:48:00.000-08:00

from: Martin Empson, Treasurer, Campaign Against Climate Change Trade Union group With all the activity around the strikes last week and the demonstration this weekend, the news about 1000 jobs underthreat at Carillion in Newcastle may have been overlooked. Carillion is one of the largest installers of solar panels and with government reductions to the "feed in" tariff - the amount of money that

Strike! Wednesday’s events around London

2011-11-27T11:48:00.000-08:00

Wednesday sees the largest UK-wide strike for decades, if not ever. If you’re on strike best of luck to you – if you aren’t here’s a list of things you can do around London on the day to show your support. There are also hundreds of picket lines, far too many to list so if you want to visit one just stumble about and you’re bound to trip over one sooner or later! Main march: 12 noon, Lincolns

GPTU Appeal; New Leaflets and a New Banner for Xmas

2011-11-21T10:51:00.000-08:00

Happy Winterval, Give us a fiver for a banner and some leaflets, The Green Party Trade Union Group is festively begging for your dosh. Our new leaflet has been successful and much demanded, but we are running out of replacements. You can print out from the on-line pdf accessible via the blog at

NUJ Release: Stop calling disabled people scroungers

2011-11-18T10:32:00.000-08:00

acknowledgements to Alan Wheatley NUJ Release: Stop calling disabled people scroungers – Disability Alliance UKby carerwatch Disabled People are being demonised in the press as “work shy” and “scroungers” and as a result are facing hostility from the public and in some cases physical attacks.In response, the NUJ’s Disabled Members Council has issued a statement urging journalists to operate

SERTUC LGBT Network is leafleting for 30 November this Saturday in Soho and Shoreditch

2011-11-17T02:19:00.000-08:00

SERTUC LGBT NETWORK Sent on behalf of SERTUC LGBT Network Secretary, Thierry Schaffauser SERTUC LGBT Network is leafleting for 30 November this Saturday in Soho and Shoreditch, meet - 5:30 pm outside Clone Zone, Old Compton St London The Morning Star is the Voice of Our Movement - it is our daily paper. It is vital our paper continues - therefore we ask all Trade Unionists of good will to

DEREK WALL at St PAUL'S

2011-11-05T12:45:00.001-07:00

I have organised the following event.'What is capitalism and what are the alternatives?' Discussion Tuesday, 8th Nov at 14:00 Occupy the London Stock Exchange St PaulsCaroline Lucas has been down to speak a couple of times.Incidentally my argument is for common pool property rights see Karl Marx and Elinor Ostrom.A good discussion can be found here if this is a new concept http://

Rally over fire station closure

2011-11-05T06:02:00.000-07:00

Firefighters in the West Midlands are staging a rally against the possible closure of Halesowen Fire Station.Supporters of the campaign will be gathering in Somers' Square in Halesowen town centre. Andy Dennis, secretary of the Fire Brigades Union said: "This is about community and public safety, we don't want to see that cover disappear." The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority said the

Save UEA Music Deptartment

2011-11-03T13:11:00.000-07:00

Taken from UEA UCU - please try and get there/sign the petition etc.last week, the Vice Chancellor at UEA made an announcement about plans to close the School of Music. The reasons that were cited were mainly financial, although, very disturbingly, the department's predicted REF rating was mentioned as a factor (raising worrying questions about the ways that the REF can be used to

Trade Union Pledge in support of the St Paul’s Occupiers

2011-10-30T11:24:00.001-07:00

Launched by the initial signatories given below at a general assembly of the St Paul’s Occupation on the evening of the 27th October 2011. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ‘As trade unionists we express our support and admiration for the activists taking part in the occupation at St Paul's. We believe that they deserve the support of all those who think that we

Reinstate Abdul Omer Mohsin

2011-10-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

TimeMonday, November 7 · 9:00am - 10:00am LocationRadius House51 Clarendon Road WD17 1HUWatford, United Kingdom Created ByRaymie Kiernan More InfoAbdul Omer Mohsin, the Unite convenor at London Sovereign buses, was sacked in March 2010. He played a leading role in organising workers at Sovereign, first as a rep, then as convenor. They are the lowest paid drivers in the capital. Abdul

Feed the world –without destroying the planet

2011-10-27T11:31:00.001-07:00

A TALK WITH: MARIA NERI FROM CONZARRD, AN NGO FOCUSING ON AGRARIAN REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. 7:15PM THURSDAY 17TH OF NOVEMBER FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE, JESUS LANE, CAMBRIDGE. OPEN TO ALL – FREE FOR ALL. Rapidly rising food prices are one of the most immediate ways that the economic crisis hits the poorest people. It led to riots in many parts of the world in 2010 and

TAX JUSTICE e-petition

2011-10-26T11:25:00.001-07:00

Subject: [London] Sign the TAX JUSTICE e-petition started by Caroline Lucas MP - cascade to all Greens and all others Sign the TAX JUSTICE e-petition started by Caroline Lucas MP : Just 100,000 signatures and there will be ructions in the House - that is, a guaranteed debate in the House of Commons. Use all your groups / email lists to share the link : Sign the petition here:http://

OLSX event "Your workplace: cuts, grievances and organising resistance"

2011-10-26T07:55:00.000-07:00

From: Pete Firmin Occupy London Stock Exchange (outside St Pauls Cathedral) are hosting an event on Thursday (27 Oct) evening entitled "Your workplace: cuts, grievances and organising resistance" The occupiers would like to invite as many trade unionists and workers to come along. We would also like to get people from different trade unions speaking, in particular about Nov 30th strikes and

London Fire Brigade services should be under public ownership - Darren Johnson

2011-10-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Acknowledgements to Martin Francis' blog Wembley Matters http://wembleymatters.blogspot.com/ London Fire Brigade services should be under public ownership - Darren Johnson Responding to the FBU, UNISON, GMB joint report ‘Privatisation of London’s fire service training and control centre report published on October 24th, London Assembly Member Darren Johnson said: “I don’t believe that

Donate to support Mick Dooley

2011-10-22T11:57:00.000-07:00

Derek Wall writes I have sent some money, would encourage others to do we need to be in the thick of these battles, supporting working class socialist candidates for union posts http://another-green-world.blogspot.com/2011/10/ucatt-election-for-general-secretary.html I know times are very difficult and things are tight, but please take a look at this finacial appeal and consider making a donation

Rehad Desai Speaking Tour

2011-10-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

Below are details of the Campaign Against Climate Change speaking tour taking place over the start of November, there are a number of dates across the country and it would be good to see Green Party trde unionists getting involved.The Campaign Against Climate Change is bringing over climate activist and film maker, Rehad Desai from South Africa.This years UN Climate Conference takes place in

Prince William’s homeless charity Centrepoint faces strike action

2011-10-17T02:37:00.001-07:00

Prince William’s homeless charity Centrepoint faces strike action30 September 2011The homeless charity Centrepoint was urged to enter into last-minute talks with Unite, after the majority of its members voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over staff losing thousands of pounds a year in pay.Unite, the largest union in the country, has asked the conciliation service Acas to intervene as

Support Bombardier

2011-10-17T02:21:00.001-07:00

Feed the world without destroying the planet

2011-10-16T14:45:00.001-07:00

A seminar on food sovereigntyNovember 12, 11-5.30 Registration 10.30.University of London Union, Malet Street, London WC1Organised by Socialist Resistance and Green Left http://socialistresistance.org/ http://greenleftblog.blogspot.com/Agenda11- 1.30 Introductory plenary 1.30-2.30 Lunch 2.30-4.00 WorkshopsWomen and Food Sovereignty Agribusiness and the supermarkets Land rights not Land

GPTU statement on BAE redundancies

2011-10-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

GPTU debated the Green left statement at its meeting on 12/10/2011 and decided to change the word "war" in the second line of the second para , wirth the word"struggle". the staement as endorsed by GPTU now reads as follows. "Green Left offers its support and solidarity to the BAE workers facing redundancy. We believe that everyone has the right to work in secure and rewarding employment and we

2011-10-13T11:27:00.001-07:00

From: noel doyle To: greenleftdiscuss@lists.riseup.net Sent: Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 23:14 Subject: [greenleftdiscuss] Sparks against deskillingFrom: noel doyle To: greenleftdiscuss@lists.riseup.net Sent: Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 23:14 Subject: [greenleftdiscuss] Sparks against deskilling Sparks De-Skilling And Pay Dispute Ballot Or No Ballot All Out To Defend Our Future A sometimes angry

Scapegoat:Why we are failing disabled people

2011-10-12T09:14:00.000-07:00

Scapegoat: Why we are failing disabled people Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS 11.00am – 13.00pm, Saturday 26 November 2011 with Katharine Quarmby, author, journalist and broadcaster There is no charge for attending this event Congress House is a fully accessible building Please register in advance by contacting: Email: sertucevents@tuc.org.uk

Vote for Mick Dooley the left candidate for General Secretary of UCATT.

2011-10-12T01:30:00.000-07:00

On 11 October 2011 20:35, derek wall wrote: http://another-green-world.blogspot.com/2011/10/vote-mick-dooley-working-class-hero.html I am backing Mick Dooley the left candidate for General Secretary of UCATT. No Ecology without socialism and no socialism without trade union struggles and victories. Great Mick name checks The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist, on the video (

Sotheby's strike in NY

2011-10-04T05:29:00.000-07:00

Acknowledgements to Douglas Rouxel -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Urgent Solidarity Request for London Organizers Network Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:24:01 -0400 From: Banks Andy I am writing to ask your assistance on an important Teamsters campaign against the Sotheby's auction house in New York, where a group of 40 workers - mostly people of color -

Green Left statement on BAE redundancies; GPTU support needed

2011-10-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

As I do not think GPTU's position would or should differ from Green left's excellent statement, I will be placing it on the next GPTU agenda and calling for our support. (P.Murry, GPTU Secretary). "Green Left offers its support and solidarity to the BAE workers facing redundancy. We believe that everyone has the right to work in secure and rewarding employment and we actively campaign with

Parliamentary Rally to save Bombardier Jobs, Wednesday 12th October, 12.30,

2011-10-03T04:26:00.000-07:00

Martin Empson Treasurer, Campaign Against Climate Change Trade Union group www.climate-change-jobs.org 079 585 35231 swpmre@yahoo.com Subject: Support the Parliamentary Rally to save Bombardier Jobs, Wednesday 12th October, 12.30, Committee Room 10, House of Commons, London: PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY Dear Colleague Support the Parliamentary Rally to save Bombardier Jobs Wednesday 12th October,

Joint unions' petition in defence of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

2011-09-28T13:29:00.000-07:00

Dear colleague, I’m writing to ask you to add your name today to the joint unions' petition in defence of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Sign now here: http://www.ucu.org.uk/tpspetition On 26 October, members of UCU will join members of NUT, ATL, NASUWT, NAHT, ASCL and UCAC in a mass lobby of Parliament. Thousands of teachers and lecturers will be in London taking a message to politicians of

The Green Party Trades Union Group sends its support and solidarity to the teachers and students of Kenton School

2011-09-23T12:56:00.000-07:00

The Green Party Trades Union Group sends its support and solidarity to the teachers and students of Kenton School and their supporters who are protesting against plans to make their school in to an Academy. We believe this protest is part of wider struggle for the equal provision of good quality education to all and we think that the defense of this at Kenton School sets a magnificent example to

Africa demands climate justice

2011-09-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

acknowledgements to Douglas Rouxel There will be a series of meetings organised by the World Development Movement taking place in October that could provide an opportunity to link up with students and other climate activists. In London and Leeds they will be taking place in University buildings. UCU’s motion on Education for Sustainable Development was adopted at the Education International

Fringe on 1 million Climate jobs at Green Party Conference 9/2011

2011-09-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

Speakers from Sheffield Climate Action Fringe on 1 million Climate jobs at Green Party Conference 9/2011: Questions and discussion with Martin Empson (Campaign against Climate Change TU group) & Jenny Patient (Sheffield Climate Action) Questions and discussion 2

EMERGENCY MOTIONS PASSED AT GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE 2011

2011-09-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Legal Aid and Justice for All Motion The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill is at the Committee Stages of the Commons. If passed, it will remove access to advice for 650,000 people a year in employment law, welfare benefits, housing, debt, immigration, etc. In light of this, Conference calls on the Green Party Campaigns Committee to support the "Justice for All" campaign

Fringe on Free Schools: Green Party Conference autumn 2011

2011-09-16T06:03:00.000-07:00

Introduction and talk by Martin Francis Councillor David Williams (Oxford). Douglas Rouxel UCU (University & College Lecturers' Union) National Executive (personal capacity). Fringe on Free Schools at Green Party Conference 9/2011:Questions and discussion (part 1) Fringe on Free Schools at Green Party Conference 9/2011:Questions and discussion (part 2)

TUC statement on pensions

2011-09-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

Speaking at a press conference today (Wednesday) TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:'The TUC's public service unions met urgently today after the conclusion of the TUC's annual Congress to receive a report on the most recent round of negotiations with the government on public service pensions and to consider the next steps in their united campaign to defend decent pensions for millions

AGM and NALM Conference 2011

2011-09-14T02:32:00.000-07:00

For anyone interested in public and patient involvement in the NHS, even more important now, this is the main grassroots organisation of patients and public. LINks will shortly be abolished and replaced by Healthwatch. Joseph NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LINks MEMBERS AGM and NALM Conference 2011 CREATING HEALTHWATCH Dynamic - Empowering - InclusiveFRIDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 - 11.00am

PCS at the Green Party conference

2011-09-08T02:00:00.000-07:00

from PCS website5 September 2011 PCS will be lobbying this weekend's Green Party conference in support of an alternative to the coalition government's policies of cuts and austerity.The union will have a stall at the four-day event and PCS speakers will address two fringe meetings. Caroline Lucas, the Green’s first MP and vice-chair of the PCS parliamentary group said: “We are delighted to

Green Party calls on Andrew Lansley to resign over Heath Bill

2011-09-06T03:51:00.000-07:00

London Greens - Join TORCHLIGHT VIGIL @ PARLIAMENTWEDS 7TH SEPT 6.30 PM - 10 PMor march across Westminster Bridge with health workers ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL @ 6.30 PM ( £2 wax torches) The Health Bill's third reading - Lib Dems threaten to rebel - This Bill still threatens the existence of our NHS - see Press Release : Green Party calls on Andrew Lansley to resign over Heath Bill

Manchester Rally October 2nd

2011-09-01T13:01:00.001-07:00

What do the Coalition government cuts mean for us? The Con-Dem Coalition government wants to boost profits for the wealthy by cutting £87 billion off public services and the welfare state. These cuts will wreck millions of lives through: Mass job cuts - ½ million jobs are set to go in the public sector alone. For every job lost in the public sector at least one is also lost in private sector,

‘The Trial of Andrew Lansley’. Wednesday 7thSeptember

2011-09-01T04:37:00.000-07:00

The Trade Union Group voted last night to support this important demonstration at a critical juncture for the future of the NHS. It is important that there is a strong Green presence on this. The protest is being called ‘The Trial of Andrew Lansley’. Joseph HealyGreen Party Trade Union Group TreasurerWednesday 7thSeptemberAction to mark the Third Reading of the Health & Social Care Bill. 6.30

Celebrate the life of Alf Filer

2011-09-01T03:24:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the life of Alf Filer: Saturday 10 September, 7-11 p.mThe Tin Tabernacle, 12-16 Cambridge Avenue, NW6 5BA very near Kilburn Park tube (Bakerloo line) and Kilburn High Rd overground stationsand 6, 16, 31, 32, 98, 206, 316, 328, 332, 632 bus stops You are invited to celebrate the life of Alf Filer together with friends, family and comrades.Alf was tragically killed on June 24 - this is

2011-08-31T04:44:00.000-07:00

RUGBY AGAINST THE CUTSPO Box 4123 Rugby CVc21 9BJhttp://rugbyagainstthecuts.blogspot.comrugbyagainstthecuts@googlemail.comConvenor and Press Officer: Pete McLaren pete.mclaren@virgin.net 07881 520626Treasurer: Julie Weekes Trade Union Liaison: Roy Sandison; Martin Eversfield Dear Colleague The Rugby Against the Cuts campaign are supporting the forthcoming lobby of the TUC on

Save Bombardier Rally Derby 1st September

2011-08-30T00:57:00.000-07:00

The Government has said, as a result of the Bombardier cock-up, that it will be reviewing the procurement process for train manufacturing. This is not good enough.There is an important Forte College, in Derby. See the attached leaflet.Speakers include: Chris Williamson Save Bombardier Rally taking place at 7.30 pm this coming Thursday 1 September at Landau MP;Margaret Beckett MP; George Cowcher,

Unison will challenge its Plymouth derecognition

2011-08-25T16:02:00.000-07:00

by Tom Walker The Tories want to break the Unison union at Plymouth council—but workers say they won’t let them get away with it. Bosses derecognised Unison last week after the union refused to sign up to job and pay cuts. Unison branch secretary Darren Turner said, “Unison’s position is, and always will be, to defend and improve the pay and conditions of our members. “They do not

Tony Dyer: Confessions of a failed Bristol rioter

2011-08-25T11:38:00.000-07:00

By Tony DyerAug 15, 2011 from bristol24/7 http://www.bristol247.com/2011/08/15/tony-dyer-confessions-of-a-failed-bristol-rioter-33879/ I grew up on the Hartcliffe council estate which is where I was on April 2, 1980 when news came through of rioting in St Paul’s. Unlike my parents, who were shocked, their 15-year-old son’s reaction was somewhat different. My sympathies were with the youths

Diggers' Festival

2011-08-17T10:35:00.000-07:00

Wigan's first "Diggers' Festival" will take place at The Old Pear Tree, Frog Lane on Saturday 10th September 2011. The festival aims to celebrate the life, ideas and actions of the Wigan born and bred Diggers' leader Gerrard Winstanley who died on 10th September 1676. Issued by Stephen Hall on behalf of the Festival Organising Committee01942 886645/07724 13927839 Spa Road, Atherton, Manchester

Employment law Update 2011

2011-08-12T12:45:00.000-07:00

“A must go-to event for anyone with an interest in employment law” Updates on Victimisation, Blacklisting, Equality, and ‘a sackers charter’? Expert speakers§ Institute President, Professor Keith Ewing§ Sarah Veale, TUC§ Howard Beckett, Legal Director, Unite the Union§ Stuart Brittenden Old Square Chambers§ Keith Patten, Thompsons Solicitors§ Steve Cottingham, O H Parsons§

38 degrees, Bombardier and the railway manufacturing industry

2011-08-06T08:43:00.000-07:00

From: Peter Robinson Subject: {climate-change-trade-union-netwk} 38 degrees, Bombardier and the railway manufacturing industry To: climate-change-trade-union-network@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, 6 August, 2011, 0:35 Hi You may be well aware of the Bombardier issue and how this relates to the future of the British train building, and to combating climate change. Some people may think

We love our NHS: join our fight to save it

2011-07-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

Subject: We love our NHS: join our fight to save it Dear Romayne Just yesterday, when the scrutinising eyes of the media were firmly fixed on the Murdochs’ evidence to Parliament, the Government made an announcement that shows their true colours on the NHS – the

Save Derby Railways Rally

2011-07-19T16:27:00.000-07:00

Climate Change and the Railways

2011-07-17T23:47:00.000-07:00

Scientists overwhelmingly agree that the threat from man-made climate change is enormous. As Sir David King, until recently the Chief Scientific advisor to the Government, said ‘Climate Change is the biggest threat to humanity that we have ever known, bigger than terrorism’. What then has this to do with railways? Rather a lot. Transport is responsible for about 23% of global greenhouse gas

The New College of Resistance - EAN Conference on October 29

2011-07-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

The government wants to divide students and education workers in order to impose its austerity measures. But from the UCU picket lines on 24 March to the coordinated strikes on June 30, students have stood alongside staff in defece of education, just as lecturers have supported their students since the occupation of Millbank on November 10. Demonstrations, occupations, and strike action have

GUILDHALL CLEANERS STRIKE TODAY (15/7/11)

2011-07-15T02:24:00.000-07:00

Copied and pasted from another TU list: acknowledgements to Douglas Rouxel Map: http://www. britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/ en-199506-guildhall-city-of- london/map FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Guildhall, London according to its own website was designed to show the power of London's ruling elite. This tradition is continued today by annual speeches by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor

Arrrests of Ann Gray and Pippa Bartolotti

2011-07-12T02:26:00.000-07:00

The Green Party Trade Union Group fully supports the recent statements of Caroline Lucas , Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales (letter to William Hague), calling for the release of the international campaigners arrested and unjustly imprisoned by the Israeli government. We also want ALL these campaigners to be released and for them to be able to proceed to Palestine as they had

Demonstration against the loss of 1400 jobs at the Bombardier factory in Derby.

2011-07-06T23:35:00.000-07:00

Dear all, Please see the press release from the RMT below, containing details of a demonstration against the loss of 1400 jobs at the Bombadier factory in Derby. I believe that these jobs, workers involved in the manufacture of trains, are climate jobs and must be saved. I encourage environmental activists, campaigners and trade unionists to join the demonstration. Martin Empson Treasurer,

Vote in the Green Party Conference Prioratisation ballot (GP members only)

2011-07-03T10:49:00.000-07:00

Conference Motions: The prioritisation ballot needs to be sent in as follows Please either post the form to the convenor of SOC, James Youd, 32 Roseford Road,Cambridge, CB4 2HD to reach him no later than Friday 15th July or email it to James at soc@greenparty.org.uk, to be received by 23.59 on Friday 15th July. Prioritisation ballot forms are on page 39 of the first agenda which is available via

Caroline on the Picket Line

2011-06-29T16:12:00.001-07:00

“FAIR PENSIONS ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR”: GREEN MP SPEAKS OUT IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS Commenting ahead of the public sector strikes across the country tomorrow, Brighton Pavilion MP and leader of the Green party of England and Wales, Caroline Lucas, said: “Many teachers and other public sector workers have contacted me over the past week to express hope that striking wouldn't be

30 JUIN 2011 : SOLIDARITÉ AVEC LE ROYAUME UNI, CECI N'EST PAS UNE DETTE, C'EST DU RACKET

2011-06-29T07:04:00.001-07:00

GPTU calls on all its members and all Green Party members to suppot the strikers of UCU, ATL,NUT and PCS in the pensions strike tomorrow. We have posted a message from Sally Hunt of UCU on the GPTU blog which explains that, contrary to media myth, public sector pensions are hardly generous. These pensions are in any case a slight compensation for the low salaries of the public sector where many

Press release – H.E. White Paper – a disaster for universities; a government in chaos June 28, 2011

2011-06-28T18:00:00.001-07:00

by educationactivistnetworkcontact educationactivist@gmail.com or 075454588417 The coalition government’s White Paper on H.E. has been released today. Its proposals have been greeted with alarm by academics, students, parents and education activists around the country. It will force universities into competition with one another, opening them up to rampant privatisation, and put business and

Message from Sally Hunt (UCU) re pensions dispute 30/6/2011

2011-06-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

Dear colleague, On Thursday 30 June, hundreds of thousands of teachers and lecturers will be taking strike action to defend their pensions. I am writing to ask that you join them in taking strike action and attending one of the scores of rallies that will be taking place around the country. You can see a full list of rallies here: http://www.ucu.org.uk/30June UCU will be joined by the National

Teachers' & Lecturers' Strike Vote

2011-06-14T13:26:00.000-07:00

(acknowledgements to Martin Francis) Teachers in England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action against government plans to cut their pensions. Ballot results released this afternoon for the Association of Teachers and Lecturers and the National Union of Teachers reflect a high level of anger and resistance. 83% of the ATL voted for a campaign of strikes and the NUT was

To London Keep Our NHS Public - Please circulate to others CRUNCH TIME NOW FOR THE NHS

2011-06-13T11:28:00.000-07:00

To London supporters of Keep Our NHS Public - Please circulate to others CRUNCH TIME NOW FOR THE NHSThe government have speeded up the timetable for the Health & social care bill. The report from the so called "listening exercise" will now be today and the government will give their response tomorrow. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13728438 The government was forced to retreat and postpone

Vote to support Southampton Binpersons' and Streetcleaners Strike

2011-06-08T11:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Colleague Unite and Unison members in Southampton are engaged in a major dispute about cuts to jobs and services - all are under notice and are engaged in a structured programme of strike action One small but important way you can help is by upsetting the local apple cart and voting for the workers. (click on the link below to vote) So please do, and forward this to your friends and

murder of Idar Joel Hernandez Godoy, finance Secretary of the banana workers union

2011-06-02T02:30:00.000-07:00

You can email the President of Guatemala: http://www.iuf.org/cgi-bin/campaigns/show_campaign.cgi?c=575 To the President of Guatemala Álvaro Colom Caballeros Dear Mr. President, I am shocked and outraged to learn of the May 26 murder of Idar Joel Hernandez Godoy, finance Secretary of the banana workers union SITRABI. This brutal assassination follows on the April 10 murder of SITRABI officer

Nye Bevan gets sashed

2011-06-01T16:32:00.000-07:00

Cardiff's satue of Nye Bevan acquired a new sash thanks to UK Uncut demo, Sam Coates, Young Greens male co-chair, gives an account of this at http://younggreensenglandandwales.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/ukuncut-protesters-view/

Guardian letter on NHS from Stuart Jeffrey (26/5/11)

2011-05-28T02:03:00.000-07:00

Turning the wheel slightly and easing off from the accelerator are not signs that Andrew Lansley will steer the NHS away from the cliff edge of privatisation (Report, 23 May). His plan must be stopped before we lose our NHS to market management. Of course, the true driver for this sorry state of affairs is the prime minister, who has overall responsibility for the actions of his cabinet

Kilburn Unemployed Workers Group meeting 18/5/2011: Report by Alan Wheatley

2011-05-21T14:35:00.001-07:00

Meeting summary and overall impressions The meeting was held at street level in a room that had wheelchair accessible doors, as befitting an event that focused on eligibility for disability benefits.[1] The speakers' central message was, "Do not let the standard 'zero eligibility points with threshold of 15 points minimum" from Atos lead you to roll over as they want you to. Instead, get

Text of speech by Jenny Jones AM to PCS Met Police group conference

2011-05-17T05:25:00.000-07:00

PCS Met Police group conferenceBrighton, 16th May 2011 – 20 mins Thank you for the invite to your conference. Brighton is my home town, so this is a particular pleasure. I have been asked to talk to you about my involvement as a Metropolitan Police Authority member in the Met’s budget process this year. Specifically about the loss of traffic warden and PCSO posts. I am also going to talk to you

BRENT FIGHTBACK NHS MEETING 12 May 2011

2011-05-14T11:19:00.001-07:00

http://brentgreens.blogspot.com/2011/05/brent-fightback-nhs-meeting-12-may-2011.html

Chelmsford Public Meeting 26th May* BRENDAN BARBER TO VISIT CHELMSFORD

2011-05-10T02:12:00.000-07:00

BUILDING THE ALTERNATIVE Public meeting Thursday 26 May 2011, 7.30pm Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XB. The coalition government totters from one ill-thought-out idea to another, devises new proposals to move money from the poor to the rich, and places the whole of the UK’s economy in jeopardy Policies for growth, jobs and social justice are what’s needed Come to

“Standing up for trade union rights: past, present & future.”

2011-05-09T05:36:00.001-07:00

Len McCluskey & Sally Hunt 'In Conversation'In Conversation Len McCluskey, UNITE and Sally Hunt, General Secretary UCU“Standing up for trade union rights: past, present & future.”Thursday 26th May 2011, 6.30—8.30 pm TUC Congress House Great RussellSt, London WC1B 3LSChaired by John

Government creates 'climate of fear' as London Metropolitan University slashes 70% of courses

2011-05-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

Government creates 'climate of fear' as London Metropolitan University slashes 70% of courses18 April 2011Responding to the news that London Metropolitan University is to cut 70% of its courses in a bid for financial sustainability, UCU warned that the government's higher education funding plans would see courses and departments closed and could even put the long-term viability of some

Workers rights to work in a safe and healthy workplace are under threat.Briefing seminar,10th may

2011-05-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM Subject: DANGER! Workers rights to work in a safe and healthy workplace are under threat To: reports@righttowork.org.uk Workers rights to work in a safe and healthy workplace are under threat. * The government have cut the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) by 35%. * From April the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has decided to stop inspecting most

Request for support: Reinstate sacked RMT Tube driver reps

2011-05-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

Date: Wed, May 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM Subject: Request for support: Reinstate sacked RMT Tube driver reps To: Janine Booth To all trade union branches and supporters of trade unionism in and around London On 16 May, RMT Tube drivers will begin strike action to demand the reinstatement of sacked union reps Eamonn Lynch and Arwyn Thomas. London Underground sacked Eamonn for

Jayaben Desai: Lessons from the past for the future

2011-04-18T02:30:00.000-07:00

The Tricycle Cinema was crowded this afternoon for a commemoration of Jayaben Desai, leader of the Grunwick Strike Committee, who died in December 2010. The meeting temporarily brought together councillors and activists who have recently been battling over local council cuts. As the audience reflected on the events of the 1970s both sides could draw lessons from this historical strike. As I

Jobcentre call centre staff name strike date

2011-04-08T05:34:00.000-07:00

Jobcentre call centre staff name strike date (from http://www.pcs.org.uk)8 April 2011 Thousands of Jobcentre Plus call centre staff will strike on 18 April after bosses refused to improve working conditions and customer service. In a ballot of the union’s 7,000 members in JCP’s 37 call centres across the country, 70% of those who took part voted for strike action. The turnout was 43%.

Support the UCU strike 24th March

2011-03-18T02:22:00.000-07:00

OPEN LETTER TO TRADE UNIONISTS, STUDENTS, COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS FROM LONDON REGION UCU Dear sisters and brothers, On Thursday 24th March up to 120,000 university and college lecturers will be on strike across the UK. We will be striking in defence of our pensions, jobs, and pay. London region of the UCU would like to invite you to join us on our picket lines and demonstration on the 24th.

Support the Redhall workers!

2011-03-17T00:27:00.001-07:00

GPTU (the Green Party Trade Union Group),would like to send a message of solidarity to the 400 Redhalls workers at Hull who have been locked out by their employers. GPTU calls for the immediate and full reinstatement of these workers without any prejudice to their future work and prospects and all past earnings paid in full. We understand that these workers were working on a bio-ethanol