Merseyside Right to Work was established in May of this year to give the local region a campaigning united group against the cuts which we knew were going to come with the election of the coalition government. Merseyside Right to Work has organised demonstrations outside Liverpool Town Hall on the day of the budget and public spending review announcements, and took 70 people to the Tory Party conference demonstration in Birmingham in October. Merseyside Right to Work works with and supports other anti cuts groups whilst also making links between the different struggles that everyone are facing.

Monday 24 January 2011

Merseyside UAF Newsletter

Merseyside Unite Against Fascism
 
In this issue :
 
  1. Stop the Racist EDL in Luton : Saturday 5 February
  2. Kensington Remembers : Holocaust Memorial Day
  3. Love Music Hate Racism DJ night : Mello Mello Friday 21 January
  4. Merseyside Unite Against Fascism Steering Committee : Wednesday 26 January 
  5. Calling all Tranmere Supporters
  6. Unite Against Fascism National Conference : Saturday 26 February
  7. Liverpool Anti Fascism Conference : 2 April
 
Stop the Racist EDL in Luton : Saturday 5 February
The EDL plan to march in Luton on Saturday 5th February.

Luton is the birthplace, about 18 months ago, of this anti-Muslim movement.  They are asking their 'divisions' - local groups from across the country - to assemble in different parts of Luton.  The EDL are openly refusing to cooperate with the police.

We cannot allow the EDL to rampage through our cities.
Unite Against Fascism is working to organise the biggest possible public protest against any such gatherings by the EDL.  UAF is also organising an anti-racist rally in the town centre.   
Merseyside Unite Against Fascism is running a coach to Luton and urges all our supporters and friends to come and stand alongside us and Luton's community and say No to the EDL.
 
Coach Tickets are £20 waged / £10 unwaged and coach will be leaving at 8am. If you'd like to go then book at place by emailing liverpool@uaf.org.uk or phone 07908 202 006. Alternatively get a ticket from News from Nowhere Bookshop, 96 Bold Street.
 
The protest is now backed by the Southern & Eastern Region TUC.
 
2. Kensington Remembers
 
Kensigton Remembers is hosting a series of events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
 
On Sunday 24 January an afternoon of Jewish Klezmer Music and Film has been organised at the Academy of St. Francis of Assisi, Gardner's Drive, Liverpool L6 7UR.
 
Featuring the Klatsh Klezmer Band and showings of 'The Passenger' and 'Deane Road Jewish Cemetery'.
 
Entrance is by invitation only so people wishing to attend should contact laura.pover@liverpool.gov.uk or 0151 233 6136.
 
3. Love Music Hate Racism DJ nite @ Mello Mello, Slater St
 
Friday 21 January sees Mello Mello playing host to DJs the Coconut Twins, a mean mash up between Dr Vomit and Tohmmy Ohm and the the return of the big chill with the Sausage DJs. Masters of Ceremony for the night are the fine lads from Toxteth Rebel Alliance. Doors 7pm - entrance is free but a donation would be super!
 
4. Merseyside Unite Against Fascism Steering Committee Meeting Wednesday 26 January
 
Our next meeting is at 7pm on Wednesday 26 January at the new UNITE the Union building, Islington, Liverpool (just near the Empire Theatre). The meeting is open to all UAF members and supporters.
 
Meetings will be monthly from then on the last Wednesday of each month at the UNITE building.
 
Next meetings are
 
7pm 26 January
7pm 23 February
7pm 30 March
7pm 27 April
 
 
5. Calling All Tranmere Supporters!
 
Yeah we know some exist! Merseyside Unite Against Fascism will be joining forces with Tranmere Supporters Anti Fascist group to leaflet the home game against Rochdale on Tuesday 1 Feb. Come and lend a hand if you can - contact Alan 07908 202 006 for further info.
 
6. Unite Against Fascism National Conference : Saturday 26 February
 
Registration is now open for UAF’s 2011 annual conference, which takes place on Saturday 26 February in central London. It is organised jointly with our sister organisation, Love Music Hate Racism, which will host a special session.
It will bring together people from across the country, from all sections of the community and from trade union branches, student groups and community organisations to discuss how we can defeat the fascists of the British National Party and counter the growing threat of the English Defence League – racist thugs with fascists in their midst.

Conference sessions and workshops

* strategies for stopping the BNP in the forthcoming elections
* where next in the campaign against the EDL?
* resisting the rise of the far-right across Europe
* Islamophobia, immigration and racism
* tackling homophobia and fascism
* how to bring anti-fascism into the workplace and onto campus

Speakers

Speakers will include representatives from trade unions, the student movement, artists, politicians and the international antifascist movement.

Special offer for students

The conference is open to delegations from trade union, student and community groups – and to individuals.
Registration costs £10 per ticket. But we will issue free tickets to the first 100 students who call UAF on 020 7801 2782.
check : http://uaf.org.uk/2011/01/register-now-for-uaf-conference-saturday-26-february/ for up to date details and how to register.
 
 
7. Liverpool Anti Fascism Conference Saturday 2 April
 
Following on from last years highly successful conference we are pleased to announce that the conference this year will be held on Saturday 2 April in conjunction with UNITE the Union at its new building in Liverpool. The event is is being supported by the Anthony Walker Foundation.
 
Sessions will include amongst others:
  • The Battle of Cable Street
  • Islamophobia : The new face of racism
  • Stopping the EDL
  • Trade Unions in an era of cuts
  • Rock Against Racism
More details will follow shortly but put the date in your diary now!
 
 
peace, love and unity
 
Alan
 
Merseyside Unite Against Fascism
 

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