Month: June 2016
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NSSN 299: This Saturday July 2! NSSN Conference 2016 – get ALL the Tories OUT!
NSSN 299: This Saturday July 2! NSSN Conference 2016 – get ALL the Tories OUT! The 10th annual NSSN Conference takes place this Saturday July 2nd in Conway Hall in London in the aftermath of the EU Referendum that has precipitated a political crisis for the Tories. Cameron, the architect of the biggest austerity offensive…
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NSSN 298: French striker confirmed for NSSN Conference July 2nd
Trade union activists in the UK have been following the incredible events in France over the last couple of months – although mainly on social media as there has been a virtual blackout by the mainstream broadcasters. They clearly don’t want workers here to be inspired by the mass strikes and demonstrations against the government’s…
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NSSN 297: Support Housing demo. Reinstate Kumaran
The cost of renting a one-bedroom property in the UK has risen to swallow almost half of the average young worker’s take-home pay, according to new figures from the estate agents Countrywide. Those living in London are typically handing over 57% of their monthly wages. This is a nightmare for low paid workers but it…
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NSSN 296: Support BFAWU Pennine workers
‘Organise to take on the Tories! Link up the strikes!’ – This year’s annual NSSN conference – our 10th – will be on Saturday July 2nd in Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL – 11am-4.30pm details here Facebook event Confirmed speakers: Steve Gillan POA General Secretary, Matt Wrack FBU General Secretary, Ronnie…
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NSSN 295: Bakers Union strikes back in Yorkshire & Wales!
On April 1st, the NSSN alongside other campaigning organisations, took part in a Fast Food Rights/Hungry for Justice protest alongside the BFAWU Bakers Union outside Downing Street. It was to protest at the Government’s new ‘Gimmick’ National Living Wage. The Tories tried to portray it as a real breakthrough for the low-paid but BFAWU President…
