3.5 million people could be in insecure work by start of 2022
290,000 more people could be trapped in insecure work by 2022 if current trends continue, the TUC has warned.
This is equivalent to thirteen extra Sports Directs, or the entire working population of Sheffield. Continue reading
CSC and the RMT invite you to celebrate and show solidarity with Cuba with friends from across the Labour and Trade Union movement at the event of the summer, the 15th annual RMT Garden Party for Cuba.
With live music, buffet, free bar and special guests – not to be missed! Click here for more details and tickets
17-18 July, Walthamstow Coroner’s Court, Queens Road, London E17
Marian Nemit, 21, died when a wall collapsed on him whilst re-furbishing a shop at The Bakers’ Arms on 14 April 2015. Marian was on his first day at work at this site having travelled from his home in Romania.
The case has been investigated by the police and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Coroner has now set a date for a full jury hearing into the circumstances of Marian’s death.
Cuba has faced more than 50 years of US sanctions. Now, for the first time, a unique drug is being tested in New York state. But some American cancer patients are already taking it – by defying the blockade and flying to Havana for treatment. Continue reading
A protest rally is to take place pre-match on the last home game of this season, to be held at the bandstand in Coronation Gardens at 1:30pm on Saturday 29 April. They hope to have some live music, and the Leyton Food Market will be open alongside for food and drink. The rally should last no more than 30-60 minutes. Click here to read more
Theresa May has promised repeatedly that there would be no general election before 2020. Yesterday, we had further proof that you can’t trust a word that the Prime Minister says – something which the British people will have to bear in mind every time she makes another false promise during this election campaign. Continue reading
A Unison admin worker wearing black at the Mandela House Museum, Soweto in support of protests calling for President Zuma’s ousting as South Africa’s credit rating was downgraded to junk earlier this month.
Anyone travelling with children should check the entry requirement in South Africa. Parents will be asked to show the child’s full unabridged birth certificate and there are additional requirements if the child is with only one parent.
Friday 28 April 3-5pm London Metropolitan University with Mike Jackson (LGSM), Sally Davison and Liz French (Betteshanger women’s support group). Register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/solidarity-and-the-1984-5-miners-strike-oral-history-project-tickets-32959702357
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