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.

Tuesday 1 February 2011

Events in February

Its a busy few weeks ahead especially as local councils will be setting their budgets.  For each event listed I have tried to include details of who is organising it and the role Merseyside Right to Work is taking. 
Sat 5th Feb Rally and demo against cuts
Organised by the Public Sector Alliance and supported by RtW.  Assemble at 11am behind Liverpool Town Hall, march to Anglican Cathedral for rally with several keynote speakers including Tony Benn
Weds 9th Feb Lobby Knowsley Council Meeting - Cancelled - council have reversed their decision to close the school - this is a real victory for people power and should be an inspiration to us all.
Knowsley Council are proposing to close Christ the King High School, just two years after it opened in a new Private Finance Initiative building scheme which will cost the council an estimated £157 million over the next 25 years.  The council are debating the school's future at this meeting.  Parents are opposed to the closure of the school and Right to Work can offer their support.
Assemble from 5pm to lobby councillors (Meeting starts at 6pm)
Thurs 10th Feb Open Meeting against the cuts
Organised by Liverpool Trades Council with several keynote speakers including Ricky Tomlinson, Ken Loach, trade unionist and a student.
7.30pm at the Green Room, Duke Street, Liverpool.
Sat 12th Feb People's convention
Organised by Right to Work and Labour Representation Group
Workshops include how councils can resist cuts, disabled people at the forefront of resistance, students at the forefront of struggle.  This convention will be key in uniting anti cuts groups and providing a strategy for the coming months.  Please try to attend.
Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ
Weds 2nd Mar Lobby Liverpool Council Budget Meeting
Liverpool Council is setting its budget at this meeting and has already announced that 1500 jobs will go. Lets make this the biggest lobby possible and make lots of noise so the councillors inside can hear us.  Bring your whistles, horns and vuvuzelas!
Assemble from 4pm (Meeting starts at 5pm)
Liverpool Town Hall, Dale Street, Liverpool.
When they say cutback, we say fightback.

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