Liverpool Newswire Archive

10-10-2006 19:34 | 3 comments

Liverpool squat action

There is a plan to open an empty building for a few days of educational workshops and events. Read more >>

09-10-2006 16:45

Close down Dallas Court!, Fri 13 Oct 2006

The next protest in the series of monthly protests at Dallas Court Reporting Centre, Salford Quays, will be held on Friday 13 October at 12-2pm. People, including women, chidren and victims of rape and torture, are kidnapped daily at Dallas Court and taken to detention centres. Many who escape kidnap also report being racially abused and insulted regularly by racist staff at Dallas Court. NWASDG and Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! (FRFI) urges everyone to attend and to support and publicise these protests against the oppression of asylum seekers by this racist Labour government.

Nearest Tram 'Broadway'. Read more >>

09-10-2006 14:28 | 1 comment

Another corporate beast behind 'NHS Logistics' privatisation

Most people will have heard about the selling off of a massive area of the NHS to the private 'German' distributor, DHL, who this month are poised to takeover (from NHS Logistics) the warehousing and supply of thousands of items used by NHS hospitals and GP surgeries across the country. What is less widely mentioned in the press, perhaps as it's not as obvious in terms of effect on front-line public sector jobs, is that a massive US procurement operation Novation is also behind the new contract. Brought in to save money we are told, this Texan based company is under investigation by the US justice department for overcharging federal healthcare programmes for goods! Read more >>

05-10-2006 17:41

Justice For Cammell Laird

In 1984, thirty seven GMB members were jailed for a month for contempt of Court for participating in a lawful, legitimate dispute at the Cammell Laird Shipyard, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Since then our members have fought for justice for Cammell Laird workers. Read more >>

02-10-2006 17:01 | 10 comments

London Social Forum – housing and land rights conference

At the request of the European Social Forum and to coincide with World Habitat Day, a meeting to discuss housing and land rights issues entitled the Divided City was held by London Social Forum at Limehouse Town Hall in East London on Sunday 1 October 2006. Speakers and delegates came from across Europe and from further afield. Read more >>

01-10-2006 14:33

The Glory Of Publicity

Theres no such thing as bad publicity Read more >>

30-09-2006 20:45

Details Of Merseyside Firefighters' Agreement

Following a strike that lasted nearly four weeks, details of the agreement between Fire Brigades Union and Merseyside Fire Authority have been announced. Is this a taste of things to come in Staffordshire and around the country? Read more >>

30-09-2006 17:00

Latest Edition of Liverpool's 'News Not Profit'

The latest edition of 'News Not Profit' has been produced by Liverpool Social Forum. Read more >>

30-09-2006 11:49 | 1 comment

critical mass manchester took the roads!

manchester critical mass meet every last friday of the month at 6pm outside central library. Read more >>

29-09-2006 23:04

Day 26 of Mersey Fire Strike: Back To Work As Union Agrees £3.5m 'Savings'

After nearly four weeks of strike action against £3.5 million of cuts to the Merseyside fire service, Fire Brigades Union negotiators have agreed to implement £3.5 million of 'savings'. Read more >>

28-09-2006 22:15 | 1 comment

Day 25 of Mersey Fire Strike: End in Sight Following 'Cordial' Talks?

As Merseyside firefighters began their fourth round of strike days, Fire Authority chief Tony McGuirk reported the end of the long-running dispute was in sight. Read more >>

27-09-2006 16:26

£50m Cuts To Liverpool Children's Hospital

As the government was attacked over its NHS policy at the Labour Party conference, plans to rebuild Alder Hey children's hospital in Springfield Park are in chaos, amid cuts to budgets forced by the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) scheme. Read more >>

27-09-2006 14:55

Liverpool resident halts Pathfinder programme

In successfully challenging a Compulsory Purchase Order on her home a Liverpool resident may have dealt a fatal blow to the hated New Labour Pathfinder programme. Read more >>

25-09-2006 15:02

Day 23 of Mersey Fire Strike: Authority Considers FBU Demands

Talks between Merseyside Fire Authority and the Fire Brigades Union were adjourned yesterday, as the Authority considered FBU demands. Read more >>

22-09-2006 19:40

200 NHS Staff Walk Out In Runcorn

The government's sell-off/closure programme within the National Health Service is becoming more widespread, but so is public anger and worker resistance.

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21-09-2006 23:54

Ribble Ramble

Hannah C. an environmentalist with a strong family link to Preston and a passionate commitment to the River Ribble and it's environment, recounts the events of the 'Save The Ribble' Ramble at Frenchwood Rec. Read more >>

21-09-2006 14:03 | 2 comments

'Failed' Asylum Seeker's Suicide Note: 'I Can't Go Back. I'd Rather Die'

Ethiopian engineer Abiy Abebe was found hanged in Liverpool just hours after his application was rejected. At his inquest yesterday, the sickening nature of the UK asylum system was laid bare as Abiy's suicide note was read out to the court. Read more >>

21-09-2006 13:13

NHS Privatisations Rouse Sleeping Giant

The working class is waking up to the harsh reality of New Labour’s plans
to privatise the NHS and is getting angrier and more militant by the day.
Despite record spending (on consultants!), NHS Trusts are cutting staff and beds to pay for corrupt and stupid PFI deals that will leave them with billions of pounds of debts to line the pockets of capitalist fat cats. Read more >>

20-09-2006 21:44 | 4 comments

Prison Guards Strike On...And Then Off Again!

Yesterday morning it was revealed that Liverpool prison officers had voted to go on strike over a below inflation pay offer and changes to their working practices. But last night it was announced that the strike had been cancelled! Read more >>

20-09-2006 21:04

Day 18 of Mersey Fire Strike: Compromise Seems Likely

A compromise between the Fire Authority and Merseyside FBU seemed very likely tonight, as both sides talked up the chances of a deal. Read more >>