Sunday, 30 March 2014

Weekly Update #23

Hello everyone,
Your  new brief guide to the week is below!
 

SWP Branch Meetings
This week there is no branch meeting, as the time and location will be used instead to host a Unite Against Fascism meeting - see below for details.
The following week, we will be discussing socialism and the fight for women's liberation Thursday 10th April 7 pm West End Community Centre, Derby 

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Unite Against Fascism Public Meeting
There will be a Unite Against Fascism public meeting entitled Cuts, crisis and unemployment: why immigrants are not to blame. This will be at 7 pm in the West End Community Centre, Mackworth Road, Derby.


Industrial Action
There is industrial action happening in several places at the moment, any messages of support and/or picket visits for which will be appreciated.

NAPO
On Monday, NAPO (National Association of Probation Officers) workers will be walking out as part of their dispute over the privatisation of the probation service at 12 noon. There will also be pickets from 8-10 on Tuesday. Send messages of support to info@napo.org.uk and if you can turn up in person to support them, your nearest offices can be found here .

Solicitors
Solicitors will also be walking out on Monday and striking on Monday and Tuesday - find out more here.

Bombardier
Bombardier workers in Burton upon Trent have been taking 14 days of strike action since 26th March, after management attempted to force workers to accept night shifts. Send messages of support to mick.stevens@unite.org and visit the picket line at Central Rivers Depot, Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 8ES



Marxism 2014
 
Marxism is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. From 10-14th July in central London there will be more than 160 meetings and events going on. It's a great place to discuss and learn about all areas of politics and Marxist thought and activity. At the moment there is a £5 discount for early bookings, but this will only last for a few more days - go here for more information and to book your ticket!

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