Tag: HCT

  • NSSN 395: March this Saturday to defend #OurNHS70

    NSSN 395: March this Saturday to defend #OurNHS70

      The National Shop Stewards Network gives full solidarity and support to this Saturday’s demonstrations in support of the NHS as it reaches its 70th anniversary. The NSSN has been to the fore in supporting health campaigns on a national scale against Tory cuts – including the demo in March 2017 and the one earlier…

  • NSSN 376: Feb 3rd NHS demos – “Prepare for battle!”

    NSSN 376: Feb 3rd NHS demos – “Prepare for battle!”

      National Shop Stewards Network (NSSN) supporters took part in protests around the country last Saturday on the day of action called by Health Campaigns Together (which we are affiliated to) and the People’s Assembly. Tens of thousands took to the streets, including on the emergency London demonstration, to send a message to the Tories…

  • NSSN 374: UCU vote to strike for 14 days to defend pensions

    NSSN 374: UCU vote to strike for 14 days to defend pensions

      University pensions strike update: Universities to be hit with 14 strike days if USS row not resolved – from UCU website (22 Jan): Universities face initial 14 days of escalating strike action if a row over changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is not resolved. Sixty-one universities would be hit with a wave…

  • 373: Carillion scandal shows why we need massive Feb 3 demo

    373: Carillion scandal shows why we need massive Feb 3 demo

      The NSSN sends solidarity to Carillion workers after the company went into administration. No worker should lose their job or pension because of mismanagement. Carillion like many others, have benefited from privatisation. But it’s the workers who have paid the price, such as the 200 outsourced employees at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon,…

  • 322: Come on national “It’s Our NHS” demo in London March 4

    322: Come on national “It’s Our NHS” demo in London March 4

      As 2017 opens, the crisis in the NHS continues. The Health Campaigns Together grassroots campaign has called a national demonstration in London on Saturday March 4th https://www.facebook.com/events/1771664639725061/ Unions such as Unite and PCS have responded positively to an appeal from Health Campaigns Together to health unions, local and national campaigns seeking support for the…