This is a critical week for the NHS. The Bill that still threatens the health service comes back to Parliament on Wednesday and the protests taking place are our chance to prevent the Government getting it through. Meanwhile, the huge support for the campaign to stop the closure of Camberwell JobCentre steps up a notch with a big public meeting on 13th. And don't forget to book your coach ticket now for the demonstration on 2nd October outside the Tory Conference -details below.
Tuesday 6 September 9.30 am
“No to evictions” demonstration outside South Western Magistrates court, 176 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction SW11 1JU (map). Preliminary hearing of a south London resident whose mother stands to be evicted from her council home if he is convicted of involvement in the disturbances last month. Called by Defend Council Housing and supported by local anti-cuts campaigns.
12 noon-1.30pm
Leafleting for “Save Camberwell JobCentre Plus”. Meet outside the Jobcentre, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF. Contact Sarah on 0207 8053305 or 07879424631 or just turn up.
7pm
Meeting of Southwark Keep Our NHS Public at the Southwark Pensioners Centre, 305-307 Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ.
Wednesday 7 September 12 noon-1.30pm
Leafleting for “Save Camberwell JobCentre Plus”, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF.
Action to defend the NHS on the bill’s Third Reading 6.30pm. Demonstration from St Thomas’ Hospital to Parliament. 9.30pm Candle-lit vigil at Houses of Parliament. Supported by NHSAlert, health trade unions, KONP and others. Leaflet here.
Saturday 10 September 1pm-3pm
Leafleting for “Save Camberwell JobCentre Plus”. Meet outside the Jobcentre, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF. Contact Sarah on 0207 8053305 or 07879424631 or just turn up.
Sunday 11 September 1.30pm
Rally & March calling for coordinated strike action on pensions throughout the public sector. Rally at Friends Meeting House, Euston (speakers to include Mark Serwotka and Bob Crow), then a march to the TUC. Organised by the National Shop Stewards Network ( NSSN), supported by the PCS NEC.
Monday 12 September 12 noon-1.30pm
Leafleting for “Save Camberwell JobCentre Plus”. Meet outside the Jobcentre, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF. Contact Sarah on 0207 8053305 or 07879424631 or just turn up.
Tuesday 13 September 12 noon-1.30pm
Leafleting for “Save Camberwell JobCentre Plus”. Meet outside the Jobcentre, Camberwell Green, SE5 7AF. Contact Sarah on 0207 8053305 or 07879424631 or just turn up.
6pm
Public meeting: “Camberwell Needs a Jobcentre”. Speakers: Harriet Harman MP plus users, trade unionists. St Giles Church, Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8JB (map). For details about publicity, speakers, latest info, contact Sarah Murdock (PCS DWP Lambeth and Southwark Vice-Chair) at s.l.murdock05@gmail.com or ring 07879424631.
Sunday 18 September
March Against the Lib Dems – Birmingham for the Alternative. Assemble 11am, Granville Street, B1 1JW. Supported by the Midlands TUC and anti-cuts groups across the Midlands. There are details here and a leaflet here.
Tuesday 20 September 7pm
Meeting of London Keep Our NHS Public. See website for details.
Sunday 2 October
March Against the Tories – March for the Alternative – Manchester. Supported by the TUC, several national campaigns and trade unions. Leaflet here. Coach tickets £20/£10. Departs from Elephant & Castle at 7am. Order tickets here or ring 07939 090 667.
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