Friday 1st March ASLEF picket line Cross Turner Street
0600hrsto 1600hrs. Please drop by to show your support.
Sheffield ASLEF drivers are on strike at Northern Rail over management breaking agreements and mistreating drivers. This is not about pay – that is a separate dispute that is ongoing – but about management’s attitude towards ASLEF sho stewards and ASLEF members which has got to stop. A similar strike is also taking place at LNER and there will be an ASLEF picket line at Doncaster station.
Friday 1st March Protest for Palestine “Ceasefire Now!
5pm outside Sheffield Rail Station (for about 1 hour).
Followed by:
Friday 1st March Vigil for Palestine
6.30pm outside Sheffield Rail Station (for about 1 hour). Organised by Health Workers for Palestine. This week we are joined by NEU in support of the children of Gaza. Families and children of all ages welcome.
Saturday 2nd March “Viva Cuba, Viva Palestine!”
2pm at Showroom 5, Paternoster Way
N.B. change of venue: not CURC!
Organised by Sheffield Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
“Sheffield Cuba Solidarity Campaign will host a meeting ‘Viva Cuba Viva Palestine’ to explore this relationship. The Cuban Ambassador has returned to Cuba and we await a new Ambassador. Consequently the Embassy is no longer able to send a speaker. Nevertheless, we are delighted to have Tariq Anderson, Campaign and Trades Union Officer for CSC joining us.”
We will be honoured to welcome Dalloul Neder, who challenged Angela Rayner over failing to call for a ceasefire. Dalloul’s family have been killed in Gaza.
Sunday 3rd March “Still the Enemy Within” The Miners Strike 40 Years
3pm The Brooklyn Suite, New York Stadium, Rotherham. Organised by Rotherham TUC with support of Sheffield TUC and Barnsley TUC to commemorate 40 years anniversary of the start of the Miners’ Strike
Wednesday 6th March “Ceasefire Now!” Rally outside the Town hall
1pm prior to presenting our petition to Sheffield City Council. Join us at the rally
and then in the public gallery at 2pm to hear the petition being presented and the debate
Keep sharing the petition!
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/sheffield-council-stand-with-palestine/
Wednesday 6th March Assembly for Palestine
7pm Central United Reform Church, S1 2JB. Organised by Sheffield TUC and supported by a number of local; union branches.
“Let’s organise in our workplaces, mobilise in our communities!”
Friday 8th March Workplace Day of Action
Friday 8th March International Women’s Day
3 pm – 8 pm Peace Gardens. “Stand in
Solidarity with Palestinian women”.
Friday 8th March Red Ladder Theatre’s “We’re Not Going Back”
7.30pm Wortley Hall Red Ladder Theatre Company and Unite the Union present We’re Not Going Back Written by Boff Whalley
75 Mines. 3 Sisters. 1 Cause. (And a six-pack of Babycham)
2024 is the fortieth anniversary of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, a dispute that still resonates today. But the strike wasn’t just about pickets vs police – in this hard-hitting musical comedy there are no miners and no cops. Instead, we follow the fortunes of three sisters in a pit village, hit hard by the Government’s war against the miners and determined to set up a branch of ‘Women Against Pit Closures’. Early 1984, and Olive, Mary and Isabel are sisters whose everyday squabbles collide with a strike that forces them to question their lives, their relationships and their family ties.
This strike wasn’t just a war fought on the battlegrounds of picket line, Parliament and public opinion. It was as much a battle in the homes and families of those fighting for their communities.
We’re Not Going Back tackles the resilience of working communities, the make-and-mend fabric of family and the power of sticking two fingers up to a government hell-bent on destruction… and all with humour, song and a six pack of Babycham.
Saturday, 9th March: National March in London! Ceasefire now Stop the Genocide
In the face of unprecedented attempts at state depression of our protests we are asking as many people as possible to go to London. Book your coach tickets now! .https://buytickets.at/palestinesolidaritycampaign/1169961
7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Hanfia Masjid/ Paternoster Row, S9 1RQ/S1 2QQ
The coach will leave at 7.45am from Hanfia Masjid (carpark) 374 Sheffield Rd, Tinsley, Sheffield S9 1RQ (be on time) and 8am outside the Hubs Paternoster row S1 2QQ going to central London for the demonstration. It will return at 4.30pm from a point agreed with the driver . The coach tickets cost £25 waged and £10 unwaged. We are encouraging people who can to pay a £10 donation so we can keep the price of tickets down
Saturday 9th March David Jones/Joe Green Memorial Lecture
Doors open 10am Miners Offices, Barnsley SW70 2LS (Victoria Road entrance). Wreath laying 10.45am. Speakers Sharon Graham UNITE General Secretary and Cllr James Michael Stowe, Mayor of Barnsley
Saturday 9th March Emergency Day of Action for NHS
Organised by Keep Our NHS Public
The latest statistics released this week show the NHS in severe crisis. We must ACT NOW.
Shocking new statistics released by NHS England, show nearly 35,000 patients a month waited for 12 hours for a hospital bed in 2023. More than 3,000 times higher than in 2011.
This led to up to 500 people were dying every week to due unnecessary and avoidable delays. Thousands of families grieving, thousands of communities reeling. The gravity of the situation can’t be denied and speaks to intentional and wilful neglect under this Conservative Government. Sadly, both main political parties offer the same old analysis, ‘The NHS is broken model and a ‘funding black hole’ that needs urgent reform.’ And the same old “solution”: more NHS privatisation.
Labour Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting makes no bones about this either saying, ‘Labour would hold the door open for the private sector in the NHS’. We can’t accept this level of suffering – and neither can we accept the narrative pushed by the main political parties. We’re clear that the NHS isn’t failing the public. The government is failing the NHS.
EMERGENCY DAY OF ACTION SATURDAY 9 MARCH
We’re calling on all our local groups and activists, whether you’re a KONP member or just a supporter who cares about our NHS, to join an event near you. If your local group has the capacity to set up a local action, big or small, we want you to let us know as soon as you can by emailing nationaladmin@keepournhspublic.com with the following information: The name of your local group: The contact details of the main organiser: The time, date, and location of your action. Your action can be a street stall, or an even march through your local town. There are experienced KONP activists all around the country who will know what’s achievable in their area.
https://crm.keepournhspublic.com/civicrm/mailing/url?u=1996&qid=1648169
Saturday 9th March Sheffield CSC AGM
Upstairs in The Old Queen’s Head. Following a brief business meeting we’ll be showing the documentary film, Cuba and Chernobyl. As you might remember Cuba’s response to the nuclear disaster was to treat 26,000 victims, treating them continuously over two decades. A perfect example of Cuba’s internationalism, which continues around the world today. Most recently in Italy where a chronic shortage of doctors exists. A discussion will follow the film.
Wednesday 13th March Sheffield Nablus Association launch meeting
7.30pm Verdon Street Recreation Centre S3 9QS
Wednesday 13th March UNITE Night for Steel
7pm The Venue, Stocksbridge. Join us in the former steelworks club for our UNITE Night for Steel. We’ll look back at local steel history and hear from speakers about Unite’s campaign to secure a future for our UK steel industry. We are hosting a fantastic theatre play, raising funds for local Stocksbridge charities. book your ticket now: http://tinyurl.com/Stocksbridge-steel
The campaign to Save UK Steel
Decades of underinvestment have run down our steel industry. However, politicians can reverse this if they choose. UNITE has developed an ambitious Workers’ Plan for Steel which would make the UK a world leader in green steel, bringing jobs and prosperity back to all our steel towns. We’ll be in Stocksbridge over the next few weeks, speaking to everyone in the community and organising a local campaign. We look forward to meeting you soon. Call or text your local Unite organisers: Ruth Tinley Organiser Mobile: 07960091801
Thursday 14th March Sheffield Save Our NHS public Meeting
7pm Central United Reform Church, 60 Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JB
“What policies do we need a new government to implement to rebuild the NHS?”
Speakers: Olivia Blake MP & Dr Colin Hutchinson
In person & on zoom join zoom meeting Https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84320553826?pwd=vlv5n3dlyvjyslc4umnjs1bktgf6qt09
Please support the following activities:
- Stall on Saturday 24th Feb outside Moor Markets @ 12 noon – 1.30pm Sheffield S1 4PF
- Stall on Saturday 9th March outside Moor Markets @ 12 noon – 1.30pm Sheffield S1 4PF
- Leaflet outside Hallamshire Hospital on Tuesday 5th march outside outpatient’s department @ 12 noon
- Leaflet outside Northern General Hospital on Tuesday 12th March outside Huntsman Building @ 12 noon.
Saturday 16th March UN Anti-racism Day London Demonstration Assemble 12 noon Home Office, Marsham Street, London. Organised by TUC and Stand Up to Racism
Saturday 16th March Free Radicals fundraiser
7.30 at Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Rd, S10 1TD Free Radicals Benefit for Palestine Emergency Relief
The Free Radicals and Sosa-Xa are doing a benefit (https://www.sheffieldpsc.org.uk/?page_id=3149). We’re hoping this will be a massive event raising a significant amount for emergency relief. Please book a ticket through Eventbrite you can click here: https://bit.ly/freeradicals16mar24
although payment will be by donations on the door. Please spread the word to all your friends and networks.
If you can’t come, but want to make a donation to the relief fund anyway, please go to: https://bit.ly/Shef-Gaza-ER. Make sure you put “Emergency Relief” on your bank transfer.
Wednesday 19th March 1pm – 4:30pm and Thursday 20th March 1pm – 4:30pm Young members introduction to the role of Health & Safety Rep
Organised by TUC. These are online events – you only need to attend one:
Ever thought about taking on a role in your union branch? Interested in helping keep members safe and work free from danger? Trade union health and safety is the most powerful rep role, with rights to investigate, inspect and be consulted written into law. You’ll receive training, qualifications and earn confidence and respect from your members.
The TUC and unions are encouraging more young members to consider becoming a health and safety rep. Register and take part to find out more. file:///C:/Users/marti/Documents/martins%20docs/Trades%20Council%202024/tZAqde6rrDwrGd1xFrk-eivt-HbfgNTSAUyb.htm#/registration
The events will run for 3 hours and 30 minutes. Speak to your union about time off for training.
Monday 25th March Red Ladder Theatre’s “We’re Not Going Back”
7.30pm Theatre Deli, Arley Street Sheffield Red Ladder Theatre Company and Unite the Union present We’re Not Going Back Written by Boff Whalley https://www.theatredeli.co.uk/Event/were-not-going-back-by-red-ladder
75 Mines. 3 Sisters. 1 Cause. (And a six-pack of Babycham)
2024 is the fortieth anniversary of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, a dispute that still resonates today. But the strike wasn’t just about pickets vs police – in this hard-hitting musical comedy there are no miners and no cops. Instead, we follow the fortunes of three sisters in a pit village, hit hard by the Government’s war against the miners and determined to set up a branch of ‘Women Against Pit Closures’. Early 1984, and Olive, Mary and Isabel are sisters whose everyday squabbles collide with a strike that forces them to question their lives, their relationships and their family ties.
This strike wasn’t just a war fought on the battlegrounds of picket line, Parliament and public opinion. It was as much a battle in the homes and families of those fighting for their communities.
We’re Not Going Back tackles the resilience of working communities, the make-and-mend fabric of family and the power of sticking two fingers up to a government hell-bent on destruction… and all with humour, song and a six pack of Babycham.
Tuesday 26th March Lift the Ban Community Study Day
Community Study Day at Sheffield University: “Working rights for people in the asylum system”, hosted by Migration Research Group and the Lift the Ban Coalition
“This community study day is for anyone who wants to learn more about and discuss issues around asylum and the right to work. It aims to share knowledge from different perspectives, from people who are themselves awaiting a decision on their asylum application to NGOs, trade unions, politicians, immigration solicitors, campaigners, potential employers, and academics.
On the day, we will learn together about:
- the employment rights, and barriers to employment, for people in the asylum system in the UK;
- what the impacts of this policy are (social, economic, political, individual);
- why a near ban on working was introduced by politicians;
- what the opportunities for bringing change might be.
The event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome. Please register for free at the link. We need to know the number of people in advance as we will provide lunch.
Melinda Mo-Martinez, Lucy Mayblin, Maria Vasquez Aguilar, and Sophie L. Watt on behalf of the Sheffield Lift the Ban Coalition and the Migration Research Group at Sheffield University.
Saturday 15th June Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign Annual Rally
SAVE THE DATE! 
MINERS’ STRIKE 40th ANNIVERSARY
ORGREAVE ANNUAL MARCH AND RALLY, Saturday 15th June 2024
SHEFFIELD
SUPPORT US IN OUR CAMPAIGN FOR TRUTH AND JUSTICE
Please come along and support the Annual Orgreave Rally organised by the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign. Bring your banners, comrades and friends and march in solidarity with us through Sheffield City Centre to support our call for an inquiry for truth and justice for the miners brutalised by the state and police at the Orgreave Coking plant in June 1984.
More information about arrangements and speakers will be made available soon.
SUPPORT OUR CALL FOR AN ORGREAVE INQUIRY
https://www.facebook.com/events/304833248944985?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A [] %7D
Saturday Sunday 22nd 23rd June Small Park Big Run
