Category: Protest
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Video of successful NSSN lobby of TUC congress
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NSSN lobby of TUC: “All out together in November!”
Report from Martin Powell-Davies, NUT NEC member (in a personal capacity) It was a real privilege for me to be the opening speaker today at a rally addressed by leading members of some of the most determined trade unions in Britain. Above, short video of the vibrant lobby and rally. Below, pics of packed audience and…
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Prison officers take action against prison closures and overcrowding
Around 100 POA members at HMP Leeds held a gate meeting this morning, Thursday 5th September, to discuss yesterdays announcement of the government regarding the prison estate including the news that 4 prisons will close by the end of the financial year. The four prisons are HMPs Northallerton, Blundeston, Dorchester and Reading. As Richard Chamberlain,…
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NSSN e-bulletin 158 – Stop cuts – Demand united action – Lobby the TUC for a 24-hour general strike (Sunday 8th September)
it would be nuts not to begin without congratulating Frank Morris, sacked electrician and all those involved in supporting the campaign for his re-instatement. The NSSN has been a longstanding practical supporter with Frank Morris and against blacklisting! (More later in the bulletin and BSG report is already on the website). We have handed over…
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Blacklist Beaten – Frank Morris reinstated on Crossrail
FANTASTIC NEWS FROM THE BLACKLIST SUPPORT GROUP! Congrats to Frank and everyone involved in this campaign and the wider campaign against blacklisting and trade union rights. (Below is a report from the Blacklist support group) Blacklisted UNITE union shop steward Frank Morris is returning to work on the Crossrail project on 9th September. This is…
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Unite battle for recognition at Yorkshire Ambulance Trust
Hi Colleagues First of all a big thank you to all those that turned up to the protest this morning at YAS (Yorkshire Ambulance Service) Trust HQ. We had over 40 people plus a blow up rat at the entrance. The whole idea was to demonstrate that we have not gone away and…
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Future Directions staff take 19th day of strike action
Over 150 care-workers on strike at Future Directions in Rochdale marched through the town centre yesterday to mark their 19th day of strike action. Care-workers are suffering pay cuts of £500 per month, while their terms & conditions of employment are being ripped up. Over 100 tribunal cases have been submitted by their union, Unison.…
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Lobby the TUC Congress on Sunday September 8th
All out Together in November! Join us, One Housing Group strikers, the Blacklist Support Group speaker Dave Smith, Reps from the TUJCC and others on Sunday 8th Sep to Lobby the TUC conference in Bournemouth “Name the date for a 24 hour general strike! ‘All out together in November!’ There will be a NSSN rally at…
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Bulletin 155 – Stop ambulance cuts & Defend Union Rights!
NSSN e-bulletin 155 – “We will not be silenced!’ Stop ambulance cuts in Yorkshire and defend union rights! Request for support: “The campaign against cuts to patient safety via the use of unqualified staff and the de-recognition of Unite the Union at Yorkshire Ambulance Service continues. All Trades Councils have been written to requesting urgent action by…
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Support Bridgewater Royal Mail Strikes
Circular sent by CWU branch chair Dave Chappel Bridgwater Royal Mail dispute: thank you from 110 strikers for your financial support and picket-line solidarity! Our next four days of strike action are this Saturday August 10th, Monday August 12th, Saturday August 17th, Monday August 19th: please continue your support! 110 members at Bridgwater Delivery Office…
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New blacklisting video from Reel News
Taken from the Reel News Website There has been huge strides for the campaign against the illegal blacklisting of trade unionists over the past 18 months; the sparks victory in the BESNA dispute, the Scottish affairs select committee report, the high court conspiracy trial coming up against Sir Robert McAlpine, numerous tribunals and actions in…
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EBulletin 154- Zero tolerance for zero-hour contracts!!
NSSN e-bulletin 154 – Zero tolerance for zero-hour contracts!! Zero-hour contracts have hit the headlines over the last week, with 24,000 (80%) of JD Wetherspoons staff and 20,000 (90%) of Sports Direct all on such contracts. Even Buckingham Palace and the Coalition Government use them! Zero-hour contracts offer no guarantee of hours or pay, and…
