Despite the freezing weather, and an unexpected snow storm in the middle of the sunny afternoon, over 100 people gathered outside the City Chambers on Saturday 18th February to show solidarity with workers in Greece, who’s government has just voted to approve IMF and European Bank-approved austerity measures, which will have disastrous consequences for the working class....
Edinburgh Anarchist Federation stands in full solidarity with all the arrested and injured protesters from yesterday’s demonstration – an injury to one is an injury to all. Yesterday, around 100 protesters gathered with less than 24 hours notice to protest David Cameron’s government and policies on his trip to Scotland to meet with Alex...
There will be a second demonstration, called by Greek workers in Edinburgh, on Saturday 18th February, 12-3pm, City Chambers, High Street. The demonstration is in solidarity with workers in Greece fighting the austerity measures imposed by their government at the request of the IMF and European Bank. The statement on the facebook event reads:...
Reflections on the fight for Edinburgh’s public services This was written by Alyson Macdonald, who has been heavily involved with the anti-privatisation campaign in Edinburgh. The council’s decision to keep services in-house is a rare victory, but this means fighting cuts and job losses put in place by the council instead of a private...
The November 30th strike is undoubtedly the most widespread strike action for many a year. With 24 public sector unions all striking on the same day, it is very welcome to see unions taking concerted action in this way. However, it’s also worth remembering that it will require much more than one day strikes...
This article, from the Self Negation blog, is reproduced here as a friendly critique of the growing occupations movement both in the UK and abroad. Occupy Edinburgh plan to occupy St. Andrew’s Square from 1pm on October 15th, the international day of action against austerity. First of all, let me say I stand in full...
A public meeting organised by Greater Leith Against Cuts will be held in the Club Room at Leith Academy next Wednesday, September 28th, 7.oopm. This is the second public meeting and is an opportunity to learning about the Council’s privatisation plans. It is also an opportunity to meet other locals affected by the cuts,...
A massive November walkout of up to 2 million public sector workers is now on the cards as the UK’s largest unions announce their intention to ballot for strike action over pension reform. Unison, Unite and the GMB, the UK’s largest biggest unions, have announced their intention to ballot for coordinated strike action against...
The Scottish Trades Union Congress, in parnership with a growing number of faith, equality, anti-poverty and campaign organisations will hold the People First march and rally on 1st October 2011. The march will go from go from Glasgow Green to Kelvingrove Park where thousands will assemble to hear speeches and music before attending a...
