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Southend UNISON members joined thousands of others in the Peoples Assembly march against the Tories’ austerity policies.
National Demo against Austerity 20th June
Southend UNISON is supporting the national march against Austerity being held by the People’s Assembly on Saturday 20th June.
Local transport is being run by Southend Against The Cuts and can be booked here.
There are more details about the event on the People’s Assembly website.
PRIDE Film Screening 18th May
Free Screening of PRIDE Monday 18th May 2015
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s LGBT Forum (OUTreach) and Unison Southend Branch’s LGBT group are putting on a free screening of hit 2014 film Pride at the Beecroft Gallery on Monday 18 May.
Based on real events, Pride retells the formation of an unlikely alliance between a group of gay rights activists and a Welsh community torn apart by the 1970s Miners strikes. Taking on themes of prejudice, discrimination and solidarity, this is a film that will not fail to make you laugh, think and maybe even shed a tear. To view the official trailer on YouTube, click here.
Now, in a nod to the bond formed all those years ago – and to mark IDAHO Day (International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia) – the Council and Unison invite you to attend this fantastic, free cinematic event at the Beecroft Gallery lecture theatre. Popcorn will be provided and there will be an opportunity to network after the screening over a glass of wine or fruit juice and nibbles.
To pre-book your ticket, please email OUTreach@southend.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can simply turn up on the evening, however people who have pre-booked will be given priority.
Venue: The Beecroft Gallery, Victoria Avenue
Date: Monday 18 May
Time: 6.00-8.30pm
Date: Monday 18 May
Time: 6.00-8.30pm
May Branch Newsletter
Southend UNISON’s May newsletter is now out. It’s not just about the election! Articles on the Special pay conference, Black Members’ conference, the Civic Centre cafe and our campaign to save the Mental Health Therapy service.
AGM 2015
Southend UNISON’s Annual General Meeting is at 5:15pm on Wednesday 25th March at the Civic Centre. All branch members welcome! For details click here or on the image below
