In October we began to discuss our plans to oppose the sell-off of Salix Homes housing stock and we will firm up our plans in November.
We will update people on the campaign to save the Grange - with Mayor Stewart's claims in tatters and still no announcement about its future.
We will plan for our fund-raising gig at the Crescent on Friday 6th December: https://www.facebook.com/events/1455358838022927/
Get it in your diary now!
Friday, 25 October 2013
Thursday, 3 October 2013
50 000 MARCH IN MANCHESTER
The first day of the Tory Conference saw 50 000 march in Manchester, with a 2-300 strong contingent from Salford, Bolton and Wigan rally at Bexley Square.
The new Salford Against Cuts banner was carried on its maiden voyage, thanks to Will and Bob, ex students at Salford Uni, along with the Trades Council and Salford City UNISON banners. Unfortunately Owen Jones was delayed and unable to speak but we heard fiery speeches from Simon Hickman (FBU), Geoff Atkinson of the victorious bakers' union at Hovis, Stephen Hall on the campaign against fracking, Roy Wilkes of the NUT in Bury and last but not least Sarah Davies, midwife and midwifery lecturer at Salford Uni on the need to save the NHS.
The demo was massive, assisted by better weather than we could reasonably expect, and left the Tories in no doubt that they are meeting increasing resistance from working people - if not yet from the TUC!
We sold 30 copies of our SAC pamphlet 'Cuts Can Be Beaten' - let's show them we mean that!
On 7th October we will discuss the Salix Homes stock transfer, the bedroom tax, and the Grange. Be there!
The new Salford Against Cuts banner was carried on its maiden voyage, thanks to Will and Bob, ex students at Salford Uni, along with the Trades Council and Salford City UNISON banners. Unfortunately Owen Jones was delayed and unable to speak but we heard fiery speeches from Simon Hickman (FBU), Geoff Atkinson of the victorious bakers' union at Hovis, Stephen Hall on the campaign against fracking, Roy Wilkes of the NUT in Bury and last but not least Sarah Davies, midwife and midwifery lecturer at Salford Uni on the need to save the NHS.
The demo was massive, assisted by better weather than we could reasonably expect, and left the Tories in no doubt that they are meeting increasing resistance from working people - if not yet from the TUC!
We sold 30 copies of our SAC pamphlet 'Cuts Can Be Beaten' - let's show them we mean that!
On 7th October we will discuss the Salix Homes stock transfer, the bedroom tax, and the Grange. Be there!
Saturday, 24 August 2013
MARCH FOR THE NHS!
At last the trade union leaders have got around to organising a national demo for the NHS - better late than never! March starts 11.00 am from Liverpool Road (near Museum of Science and Industry) on:
SUNDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER
and the march will rally at Whitworth Park.
There will be a rally with Owen Jones speaking, followed by a Salford feeder march to Liverpool Road. Assemble 10.30 am, Bexley Square.
Other news: we have produced a short pamphlet detailing the successful campaign by mental health service users. It is called 'Cuts Can Be Beaten! - how mental health service users took on Salford Council - and won' and costs £1 (or £2 solidarity). All profits to SAC. Buy from UNISON office in Swinton or contact Paul Gerrard on 07999 951869 or pgerrard2001@yahoo.co.uk.
SUNDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER
and the march will rally at Whitworth Park.
There will be a rally with Owen Jones speaking, followed by a Salford feeder march to Liverpool Road. Assemble 10.30 am, Bexley Square.
Other news: we have produced a short pamphlet detailing the successful campaign by mental health service users. It is called 'Cuts Can Be Beaten! - how mental health service users took on Salford Council - and won' and costs £1 (or £2 solidarity). All profits to SAC. Buy from UNISON office in Swinton or contact Paul Gerrard on 07999 951869 or pgerrard2001@yahoo.co.uk.
Thursday, 25 July 2013
THE GRANGE / BEDROOM TAX DEMO
The Grange: we had a good protest at the full council on 17th July and campaigners asked questions which didn't get a proper answer - see Salford Star for report http://www.salfordstar.com/article.asp?id=1879 . We are pleased that two of the campaigners came to our July meeting on 22nd and we are committed to giving them all the support we can.
Bedroom Tax Demo: following last Saturday's conference there is now a Greater Manchester Anti Bedroom Tax Federation and it's first act is a march to the courts this Saturday. Meet at Cathedral Gardens (NOT Piccadilly Gardens - new route) at 1.00 pm, Sat. 27th July. Bring banners / placards!
Bedroom Tax Demo: following last Saturday's conference there is now a Greater Manchester Anti Bedroom Tax Federation and it's first act is a march to the courts this Saturday. Meet at Cathedral Gardens (NOT Piccadilly Gardens - new route) at 1.00 pm, Sat. 27th July. Bring banners / placards!
Monday, 15 July 2013
DON'T SHUT THE GRANGE!
Support parents and young users of the Grange, as they protest this Wednesday 17th July at the Civic Centre, from 8.30 am.
Salford against Cuts gives them our full support. Yet again Labour's promises to 'protect the most vulnerable' turn to dust. John Merry admits 'of course it's unfair!'
See Salford Star http://www.salfordstar.com/article.asp?id=1871
Salford against Cuts gives them our full support. Yet again Labour's promises to 'protect the most vulnerable' turn to dust. John Merry admits 'of course it's unfair!'
See Salford Star http://www.salfordstar.com/article.asp?id=1871
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - PARTIAL VICTORY!
At last week's meeting Steve Cullen of USUC announced a partial victory for mental health services campaigners. The council has acknowledged the need for drop-ins and group sessions, and has made a suitable building available. This is a tribute to the amazing determination of USUC campaigners, who have left no stone unturned in this battle.
However, the battle continues - this time it is to prevent the privatisation of the support workers' service. USUC campaigners have pledged to support UNISON in the keeping the service in-house.
However, the battle continues - this time it is to prevent the privatisation of the support workers' service. USUC campaigners have pledged to support UNISON in the keeping the service in-house.
USUC PARTIAL VICTORY
At last week's meeting USUC mental health service users announced a partial victory in their battle to retain drop-ins and group sessions. The council has acknowledged the need for these services and is making a suitable building available. This is a tribute to the terrific determination of USUC campaigners. However the battle continues - this time, to prevent the privatisation of the support workers. USUC campaigners have pledged to support UNISON in this battle.
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