Monthly Archives: December 2010

Unions warn of massive wave of strikes Unite general secretary Len McCluskey vows to work with students to fight government’s austerity agenda Guardian Len McCluskey, Unite’s general secretary, says trade unions have to work with students to build a wider … Continue reading →

Simultaneously with Public Sector workers, workers in manufacturing and other industrial sectors are entering into class struggle to not only ensure their well being but uphold their dignity and rights. It is occurring at time when austerity measures are being … Continue reading →

PUBLIC MEETING PROTEST AGAINST THE CUTS FRIDAY 17th DECEMBER, 2010 6.30pm Organised by Ryde and East Wight Trades Council George Street Community Centre, George Street, Ryde

Much has been mentioned of the students going into action for the first time in many years, or even decades. But it should not be forgotten that students went into action over tuition fees when they were first introduced. A … Continue reading →

This forenoon a couple of residents of Ryde set up a stall in the High Street in Ryde and began asking Citizens to sign a petition protesting at the closure of the Waterside Pool. It was quite cold but the … Continue reading →

Sunday 12th December, 4pm, Oakfield Football Club In September, Southern Vectis cut the main bus route serving Oakfield, along with other routes it said were not ‘commercially viable’ around the island. Southern Vectis, which has a monopoly on the island, … Continue reading →

Why do tuition fees have to go up to £9,000? When the new universities were created out of the Polytechnics in the 1980’s the universities reduced many costs because tutorials and individual contact time between students and lecturers was reduced … Continue reading →

Hundreds Turn Out For Protest At Budget Cuts and Job Losses Tuesday, 7th December, 2010 at 5:50 pm, Isle of Wight Ventnor Blog Hundreds of people have gathered outside County Hall to protest at the severe cuts to public services … Continue reading →

I was a mature student back in the early ‘90’s and received a loan and have had it ever since. I would say to today’s students, stand firm on your protest because the government can’t be trusted. In fact not … Continue reading →

A Street Committee Against the Cuts meeting went ahead as planned on December 1st despite the snow and cold. 21 people turned up including a local councillor. Everyone present thought it was a success and some said they had never … Continue reading →