September 15, 2010
The workers at Coca-Cola Enterprises Edmonton bottling plant came out on strike today (Wed 15 Sep), after a one-week delay for a fruitless visit to the ACAS government department. It was a noisy picket with around 35 workers present, one half outside the factory the other under the flyover opposite. There were flags aplenty and […]
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September 15, 2010
Four million fewer bottles of Coca Cola could be produced this month as a series of stoppages lasting to the end of September begins today (15 September 2010) in a dispute over pay. The workers at Coca-Cola Enterprises’ Edmonton bottling plant warn that the dispute could escalate unless the company gets real. The workers are […]
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September 14, 2010
Over 120 people braved the miserable September rain to show their opposition to proposed public sector cuts. The lively rally at Wood Green Civic Centre was called by Haringey Alliance for Public Services to coincide with the first cabinet meeting of the council after the summer break. The precise nature of the government public sector […]
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September 10, 2010
Talks between Unite and Coca-Cola at Acas to resolve a pay dispute at the company’s north London Edmonton plant broke down without resolution last night (Thursday). Wayne King, Unite regional officer, said: “Coca-Cola has unfortunately failed to come to these talks in good faith. Despite the opportunity for progress presented by the Acas talks, Coca-Cola […]
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September 5, 2010
Workers at Coca Cola’s Edmonton factory have announced two six hour strikes, shutting down production at the plant. The move comes as the 110-strong workforce steps up its fight for an improved pay offer.
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August 23, 2010
Incorporating the ‘Make A Change’ sports extravaganza and the ‘Tottenham Green Fair’ Lordship Rec, Lordship Lane, Tottenham N17 Saturday Sept 11th 1pm-5pm (sports from 12noon) Activities include: Tottenham Flower & Produce Show, Dog Agility Show, Cycling Activities & Dr Bike, Fun Run, Performances & DJ, Community Cafe, Skateboarding/BMXing, Football Tournament, Netball, Tennis, Aerobics, Martial […]
Category: future events
August 21, 2010
Michael Moore’s insight into what the lovers of dirty capitalism really think and want. Date Thursday 9th September 2010 7:30 pm Location West Green Learning Centre, West Green Road, N15. Entry £3/£2 concs. (And come to KK McCool’s pub afterwards to talk about the film.)
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August 18, 2010
Haringey has lost nearly £17,000,000 in previously allocated government grants since the new coalition government came into power. Young people will be hit hard by the latest wave of cuts as free swimming lessons for children are scrapped, free school meals, and youth centre programmes are also likely to go. For more information please see: http://bit.ly/dkqGVk http://bit.ly/arxwAR
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July 27, 2010
Financial Restrictions regarding 2010/11 Budget – READ IMMEDIATELY This message was sent with High importance. Sent: 23 July 2010 To: Managers Circulation Cc: CEMB Access; Labour Councillors; Conservative Councillor; Lib Dem Councillors; Independent Councillor Colleagues, I write to advise you that our monthly budget monitoring is predicting a significant in-year overspend. […]
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July 27, 2010
It’s what’s called a “grower”. The third, and by far the largest, meeting of Haringey Alliance for Public Services saw the alliance move out of first gear, with the tiny Big Green Bookshop in Wood Green playing host to about 30 assorted trade unionists, community activists and concerned local residents. People swapped stories of cuts […]
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