The Royal Mail and the Post Office are part of the fabric of British society. They provide a universal service to all. Postal workers deliver to every door regardless of the wealth that lies behind it. In its queues we are all equal citizens. Businesses of every size and shape rely on it. For elderly people, those with disabilities, parents, the low-paid and those in rural communities its services are essential. It works well and could work a lot better if it were modernised and properly invested in.
The CWU Keep the Public Posted Campaign
Tourists visiting the UK's iconic John O'Groats landmark gave the CWU nationwide Keeping the Public Posted campaign launch the big "thumbs up" yes on Tuesday.
Over the next two months, the campaign will visit every region of the UK, asking members of the public everywhere to sign our giant postcard to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, urging him to drop plans to privatise Royal Mail.
On the windswept extremity of Britain, CWU Scottish regional secretary John Brown, whose nation is hosting the first week of the campaign, said: "It's been a fantastic launch, what a great place to start and we've had support already from some of the tourists we've met.
11:00 AM Assemble Woodlands Centre Kilwinning Road, Irvine
There will be speakers on Palestine, Cuba, Post Office Privatisation and a special contribution from former North Ayrshire Provost Drew Duncan on the relevance of Robert Burns to the modern day.
Organised by Irvine and North Ayrshire Trades Union Council
Glasgow’s May Day 09 - Sunday 3rd May
Assemble 11 am George Square
Solidarity with Rob Williams
Friday, 01 May 2009
Solidarity, Scotland’s Socialist Movement joins the other socialists and trade unionists demanding the re-instatement of Rob Williams, the Unite Convenor of The Linamar car parts factory in Swansea Wales.
Rob has been very active in the campaign of the sacked Visteon car parts workers and has recently visited all three of their plants. His sacking is likely to be linked to his role in this struggle. The Visteon Unite convenors are demanding that Rob be reinstated and they, alongside many others, are calling on Unite joint general secretary Tony Woodley to also back the immediate reinstatement of Rob.Linamar is feeling the economic pinch and recently announced 140 redundancies.
To read more on the campaign to defend Rob click on the link here
Justice for Ian Tomlinson
Friday, 01 May 2009
pic by Guy Smallman
The campaign to win justice for Ian Tomlinson, who died after being pushed by police at the G20 protests in London, sprang into action last week.
The United Campaign Against Police Violence (UCAPV) was set up in response to the behaviour of officers policing the G20 protests. Activists, including RMT transport union general secretary Bob Crow, went to Millwall’s football ground, The Den, last Saturday to talk to fans about the campaign, handing out over 1,000 leaflets.
The Fight Goes On as Glasgow Education Attacks Mount
Friday, 01 May 2009
by Jimmy Ross
pic by Duncan Brown
Glasgow City Council voted to close 22 schools and nurseries across the city on Thursday of last week.
This was despite a brilliant campaign that saw occupations, rooftop protests, parents chained to railings, car cavalcades, lobbies of councillors’ surgeries, vigils and rallies. Parents and carers were understandably upset at the news but are determined not to give up their fight.
This news was followed immediately by press reports that up to 34 other Glasgow schools could be up for closure over the next two years. There are plans to hold rallies involving all threatened schools.
Campaigners are discussing taking the fight to the Scottish Parliament.
Events Calendar
The Royal Mail and the Post Office are part of the fabric of British society. They provide a universal service to all. Postal workers deliver to every door regardless of the wealth that lies behind it. In its queues we are all equal citizens. Businesses of every size and shape rely on it. For elderly people, those with disabilities, parents, the low-paid and those in rural communities its services are essential. It works well and could work a lot better if it were modernised and properly invested in. 
Edinburgh’s May Day 09 - Saturday May 2nd
Solidarity, Scotland’s Socialist Movement joins the other socialists and trade unionists demanding the re-instatement of Rob Williams, the Unite Convenor of The Linamar car parts factory in Swansea Wales. 
