Political Cartoon GalleryFeb 16, 2023
Dave Brown on #BritishGas #Centrica #£3.3bnProfit #ObsceneProfit #GasPrices #EnergyPrices #WinterOfDiscontent #CostOfLivingCrisis #ToryCostOfGreedCrisis #Putin #RussiaUkraineWar - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
Political Cartoon GalleryFeb 16, 2023
Ben Jennings on #BritishGas #Centrica #£3.3bnProfit #ObsceneProfit #GasPrices #EnergyPrices #WinterOfDiscontent #CostOfLivingCrisis #ToryCostOfGreedCrisis #Putin #RussiaUkraineWar - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
General Strike NowFeb 1, 2023
FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack informed the union's Twitter channel, “The executive council (EC) decided, over a week ago we would not call ...

The result shows the intense anger built up among firefighters over years of declining pay and conditions, declining numbers of firefighters and staff, closed fire stations and degraded services.
Firefighters in UK vote massively to strike, FBU leadership delays action
Firefighters in UK vote massively to strike, FBU leadership delays action

The result shows the intense anger built up among firefighters over years of declining pay and conditions, declining numbers of firefighters and staff, closed fire stations and degraded services.

World Socialist Web Site
Walter MentethJan 31, 2023
#WinterOfDiscontent - not even since Heaths 3 day week have we seen a Gov so collapse the system. #NothingWorks
lp0 on fire Jan 31, 2023
Earlier, I heard a brief mention of bus drivers being on strike tomorrow. Turns out that, contrary to that reporting, it's some London bus drivers, so nothing which affects me… #WinterOfDiscontent
General Strike NowJan 23, 2023
It was the biggest walkout since the General Strike back in 1926 and marked the start of the so-called Winter of Discontent.

44 years ago (1979) we reported how rebel 'dirty jobs' workers wanted to defy union leaders and remain on strike amid the continuing dispute over low pay.
January 23 - On this day: 44 years since the Winter of Discontent
January 23 - On this day: 44 years since the Winter of Discontent

44 years ago (1979) we reported how rebel 'dirty jobs' workers wanted to defy union leaders and remain on strike amid the continuing dispute over low pay.

Express.co.uk
Marjorie H MorganJan 21, 2023

Sober reading material.

Why we strike. The people speak.

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/21/why-we-strike-workers-reasons-joining-picket-line-britains-new-winter-discontent

#Stikes #Pickets #WinterOfDiscontent

Why we strike – eight workers on their reasons for joining the picket line in Britain’s new winter of discontent

A teacher, a nurse, a barrister, a doctor, a postie, an academic, a paramedic and a rail worker explain why they have had no choice but to walk out

The Guardian
CheshireJan 15, 2023

If Rishi Sunak doesn’t drop the macho act, we’re in for a spring of continuing misery https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/15/if-rishi-sunak-doesnt-drop-the-macho-act-were-in-for-a-spring-of-continuing-misery?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

#WinterOfDiscontent

If Rishi Sunak doesn’t drop the macho act, we’re in for a spring of continuing misery

The wave of public sector strikes will only get worse until the government realises that compromise is not a dirty word

The Guardian
Pascal JacquemainJan 10, 2023

Trade unions to discuss coordinated ‘day of action’ strike across public sector

#WinterOfDiscontent

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/10/trade-unions-to-discuss-coordinated-day-of-action-strike-across-public-sector?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Public sector strikes row escalates as unions plan coordinated ‘day of action’

Unions react furiously to proposed legislation for Wales, England and Scotland they say will allow ministers to ban strikes

The Guardian
iamBullivantJan 8, 2023

@1970sLondon is a must follow if you grew up in or around London in the 1970s.

#London #Punk #Thatcher #WinterOfDiscontent