From Grunwick to Deliveroo - migrant workers, trade unions & the new economy

From Grunwick to Deliveroo - migrant workers, trade unions & the new economy

A one-day conference on migrant workers, trade unions and the new economy.

Forty years ago Asian women at Grunwick led a strike for basic human dignity at work and for the right to join to a trade union. Today these battles are still being fought, often by migrant workers in precarious employment conditions. The experiences of workers at Byron revealed the extent to which migrant workers can be exploited by 'the new economy' and tossed aside when no longer needed, while those at Deliveroo showed that resistance is both necessary and possible.

This one-day conference will bring together campaigners, trade unionists, activists and thinkers to examine the changing nature of work and the terrains for resistance.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 10.30AM-5.30PM

Willesden Library Centre
95 High Road
London
NW10 2SF

Willesden Green tube (Jubilee line)

Although a free event, please ensure you book your place HERE as spaces are limited.

Sessions will include: 

• The legacy of Grunwick
• Do we need independent trade unions?
• Building community support
• What does Brexit mean for workers
• Resisting immigration raids
• Building community support
•  

Confirmed participants are:

• Rita Chadha (Refugee and Migrant Forum Essex and London
• Dr Sundari Anitha
• Suresh Grover (The Moniroring Group)
• Anti Raids Network
• Amrit Wilson (writer, activist)
• Durham teaching assistants
• Jack Dromey MP
• Unite Hotel Workers Branch
• United Workers of the World Union (Deliveroo and other campaigns)
• More to be announced

Advice4Renters Annual General Meeting

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It's time to invite you to our AGM We would be delighted if you would join us  Advice4Renters Annual General Meeting Tuesday 25th October at 6.30pm Willesden Green Library, The Education Room Directions Guest Speaker, Cllr Harbi Farah, lead member for Housing in Brent. He will tell us about his plans to improve housing for private renters in Brent and hear your views. Please confirm your attendance, we will be providing refreshments. Good News Stories We will be talking about our successes this year and our plans for the future. It is also important to ask what A4R, its members, the council, the Mayor of London and the all the private renters can do collectively to improve standards and raise awareness of renters' rights. Fund-raising by putting our best foot forward  The LLST, London Legal Support Trust organises these events and invites Law Firms and Advice Providers big and small to take part. The aim is to support the poorest and most vulnerable to access justice in a climate of cuts to legal aid. Fancy joining us for a half marathon stroll?  If your trainers are at the menders you can simply donate here. Every little bit will help so Thank you very much. Donate here Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM on 25th Oct

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GRUNWICK 40 COMMEMORATION upcoming events

GRUNWICK 40 COMMEMORATION upcoming events

OCT19

We are the lions: an exhibition commemorating the Grunwick strike 1976-78

Oct 19 - Nov 2 · Brent Museum and Archives · London

NOV26

From Grunwick to Deliveroo: getting organised, getting unionised

Sat 10:30 AM · Willesden Green Library Centre · London

Shared to Brent Fightback

NOV2

Race, class and solidarity. Grunwick strike film & discussion

Wed 7 PM · SOAS, Khalili Lecture Theatre Lower Ground Floor, Main Building, Thornhaugh S

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION LIBRARIES MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES SATURDAY 05 NOVEMBER 12 NOON

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We would like to make sure you are aware of the important national demonstration to defend Libraries, Museums and Galleries. Supported by PCS, Unison, Unite, Jeremy Corbyn, Green party plus many local campaigns this is a very important national demonstration for all those who want to see an end to the attacks on our Libraries, Museums and Galleries. Please add your support

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION 

LIBRARIES MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

SATURDAY 05 NOVEMBER 12 NOON

https://www.facebook.com/events/282708008768589/

We also hope you may be able to support these protests and strikes (see below):

·         Tomorrow Thursday in support of the fourth day of strike action by PCS privatised security guards striking against private company Engie for fair pay

·         Saturday in support of workers at Ritzy Cinema fighting for the London Living Wage

Support from SERTUC Public Services Committee

PROTEST DETAILS

Date: Thursday 22 September

Time: 9.30 – 10:30 am

Place: 5 Hatfields London SE1 8DJ.

PCS Contact: Sarah Taiwo, email: saraht@pcs.org.uk Tel: 07788 128 008

All supporters welcome even if you can only stay for short time. Please bring your  trade union banners, flags and whistles.

 On the 22 September, Met Police security guards who work for private company Engie will take their fourth day of strike action. To mark the last day of planned action, PCS members and supporters will be holding a protest outside Engie Head Office near Waterloo in central London. 

The guards, who are based at 999 control centres in Bow and Hendon rejected a 1.5% pay offer. They are suffering worsening pay, with real terms rates falling year on year. Starting salaries are now less than £22,000 in London, including working nights for no extra pay. In comparison, security guards still directly employed by the Met Police earn £31,500.

This is the first industrial action that PCS members have ever taken and each strike day since the 9 September has seen 100% turnout by members in the dispute over pay.

Other ways you can show support:

  Donate to our commercial sector hardship fund, account number: 20244707, sort code: 0-83-01

Send cheques to the PCS London and south east region, 160 Falcon Road, London SW11 2LN

Email messages of support to londonbargaining@pcs.org.uk

More information:

http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/news_and_events/pcs_comment/pcs_comment.cfm/successful-strike-by-met-police-security-guards-to-continue-for-fourth-day

THE RITZY STRIKES BACK - JOIN THE GALACTIC PICKET LINES

12 NOON SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER /// THE RITZY CINEMA BRIXTON

MORE INFORMATION

https://www.facebook.com/HackneyLivingwage/

VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_olYGoaNkWk

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Transition Kensal to Kilburn : pollution monitoring & Public meeting The next meeting of Brent Connects Kilburn is scheduled for 7-9pm on Wednesday, 21 September 2016

Transition Kensal to Kilburn <mail@ttkensaltokilburn.ning.com>	8:43 PM (35 minutes ago)
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Dear all, This hot topic is high on the agenda across the city, and coming to our area: We will be carrying out some pollution monitoring in the TTKK area, putting up tubes on 24th September - see below if you would like to join in. There will also be a public meeting on the subject on the evening of 21st September.  All are welcome.  More details below. Best, Janey Monitoring in our area. If you would like to join me to put out some monitoring tubes round our area at 3pm on Saturday 24th September please email me onjaneymcallester@gmail.com.  We are joining a project run by the London Sustainability Exchange and will put the tubes out for ten days, collecting them on the 8th and sending them back for analysis, so it would be great if you are available on that date too.  There will then be comparison with other areas and discussion of the results - we can meet again to talk this through and decide how we want to use the information.  Let me know if you'd like to join in. Public meeting The next meeting of Brent Connects Kilburn is scheduled for 7-9pm on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 at London Interfaith Centre (aka St Anne and St Andrew's), 125 Salusbury Road NW6 6RG. The first item on the agenda is Air Pollution in Brent: What's Being Done About It? Who's responsible for monitoring and assessing air quality in Brent? What effect has air pollution on health and wellbeing? How can we improve air quality in the borough? Join us for a BBC ‘Question Time’ style interactive session for answers to these and other burning questions on tackling air pollution in Brent. Brent is one of the London boroughs that has recorded some of the worst nitrogen dioxide levels, according to air quality monitoring statistics. Come and find out more, increase your understanding of the positions of these key stakeholders and support Brent’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the borough is a safe place to live, work and play. Panellists Aaron Kiely, Campaigner – Friends of the Earth Tony Kennedy, Head of Transportation – Brent Jennifer Barrett, Senior Regulatory Service Manager – Brent Oliver Lord, Principal Policy Officer (Air quality / green transport) – Greater London Authority On 13 September 2016, the Boundary Commission is expected to publish its draft proposals for new parliamentary constituency boundaries for England. There will be a reduction of five constituencies in London which could mean significant changes for Brent’s current arrangements. Brent’s electoral services team will be discussing how these changes will affect the borough. Please email brent.connects@brent.gov.uk if you have any questions in the meantime. I look forward to seeing you on 21 September, and thank you for your continued support. Visit Transition Kensal to Kilburn at: http://ttkensaltokilburn.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network