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Stop Starving Gaza
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 02/08/2025 16:44:18
Walsall TUC Joins Protest to Stand in Solidarity with the Children of Gaza
Stop starving children" echoes through Walsall as pots and pans make noise for justice.
Walsall TUC proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with local residents, activists, and community leaders at a powerful protest held in Walsall town centre this week. The demonstration was a heartfelt cry against the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza especially the deliberate starvation of children as a weapon of war.
Birmingham Bin Strikers Megapicket
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 25/07/2025 20:43:23
On 25 July 2025, Walsall TUC stood in full solidarity with the ongoing Birmingham Bin Strike by attending the early morning Mega Picket at Holford Drive Birmingham Depot.
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National TUC Conference June 2025
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 25/07/2025 20:39:46
A delegate had the privilege of attending the National TUC Conference 2025, where trade unionists from across the country gathered to discuss, debate, and shape the future of the trade union movement. Shahin Akhtar, Secretary of Walsall TUC shares:
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Chainmakers Festival 2025
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 25/07/2025 20:37:53
On Saturday 28th June 2025, the President and Secretary of Walsall TUC proudly attended the annual Chainmakers Festival in Cradley Heath  a powerful celebration of trade union history, working-class struggle, and the enduring fight for justice.
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Elmwood School - NO TO ACADEMISATION!!!
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 06/03/2025 10:44:48
In March staff, union members, and community supporters gathered outside Elmwood School to protest its proposed transition into a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Concerns raised included budget reductions, job security, loss of local governance, and a lack of transparency in the decision-making process.
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Love Unions Week 2025
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 02/03/2025 21:20:57
Heart Unions Week 2025 took place from 10th to 16th February and was led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to highlight the importance of trade unions in improving workers' rights. The theme, "Unions Make Work Pay," focused on how union membership leads to better wages and working conditions. Throughout the week, unions across various sectors showcased their successes, held events, and encouraged more workers to join and get involved in strengthening workplace protections. Nationally, we saw Trades Councils set up stalls in their local areas, engaging with communities and spreading the message about the benefits of union membership.
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Telford Six - Trial of Protestors Against Telford Arms Fair
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 02/03/2025 21:14:48
During the week of 20th January 2025, the trial of six activists, including four Quakers, took place at Walsall Magistrates Court. The defendants - Ali Bath, Rajan Naidu, Louise Scrivens, Ralph Wallin, Fran Wilde, and Heather Wilde were arrested on 1st November 2023 for protesting outside Telford International Centre during the SDSC-UK (Strategic Defence and Security Convention), also known as the Telford Arms Fair.
They were charged under the Public Order Act 2023 for locking on to each other and the venues gates, a peaceful protest tactic symbolising the publics forced complicity in the arms trade. The trial, overseen by District Judge Wheeler, has been adjourned, with a verdict expected at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on 3rd March.
G4S continue there day 5 of a week long strike action,
by TUC Walsall Office
Posted 21/07/2024 13:47:42
G4S continue there day 5 of a week long strike action, DEMANDING FAIR PAY FOR THIER HARD WORK AND AN END TO EXPLOITATION!
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