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Solidarity with live events workers day of action today! Livelihoods decimated by #coronavirus, many workers left with zero financial support. These skilled workers behind the scenes make live events happen. Support #WeMakeEvents #RedAlert #LetTheMusicPlay #LightItInRed
Demos today in London, Leeds, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, more! Venues will be lit up in red. The UK government has failed to support industries still unable to open by law, so the entire supply chain & its workers set to collapse. Culture is made by workers! #WeMakeEvents
Ever enjoyed a live event of any kind? Please support people who made it possible. Write to your MP, explain it’s unacceptable to let entire industries collapse - this is not just about the “crown jewel” venues. #WeMakeEvents #LightItInRed #LetTheMusicPlay writetothem.com
Arts Council report 2019 ⬇️

HUGE contribution of arts & cultural sector to UK economy & society - direct & indirect.

HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of livelihoods are at risk throughout the supply chain for live events.

Impress this upon your MP! #WeMakeEvents

artscouncil.org.uk/sites/default/…
You may think “what about the £1.5billion bailout for “the arts”?

Event industry workers ask the same question: the Treasury’s eligibility rules specifically exclude freelancers *who comprise a huge % the workforce* (~70% in live music)

Many #WeMakeEvents suppliers disqualified
Many of us on the left have been shown incredible solidarity by artists & event workers who often give their time free for good causes like solidarity fundraisers & strike gigs. Show some 💕 for workers whose industry is under threat #WeMakeEvents #LightItInRed #LetTheMusicPlay
Even easier to write to your MP using one of these template letters -- please take a couple of minutes now to show your support for live events workers whose livelihoods have been decimated ⬇️⬇️

plasa.org/send-letters-l…

#WeMakeEvents #LetTheMusicPlay #LightItInRed #RedAlert
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Major concerns at Durham! Rushed plan (no consultation with UCU/students!) to radically change teaching beyond #Covid19: 25% reduction of modules, outsourcing, online learning without due regard to pedagogical objectives... some coverage here: palatinate.org.uk/exclusive-univ… @ucuatdurham
Serious kudos to members on the ground + @ucuatdurham for moving rapidly to challenge this - with a 180-strong online EGM meeting in very difficult circumstances, following pressure that's already resulted in pushing back the date Senate. But *real* consultation is required here!
As quoted in @PalatinateNews the branch has no argument with moving quickly to support students during the turbulent times we find ourselves in. But this is no basis for long term change, especially that which involves slashing modules + upping outsourcing to private companies
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The BMA's position tells us something.👇
Yesterday @UCU NEC passed serious motions + members have been asking for more detail - some require advice on wording before going to member but I'm pasting the rest on #Covid19 below.
Emergency Motion 1 @rorfitelli: On @UCU VP election+need for electronic hustings, bc well-informed democracy still matters even in a pandemic (an adapted version of @sheffielducu's motion that's been timed off the agenda from 2 Congresses now, it could have already been in place)
EM 2 @mark_pendleton + amendment (me): Response to COVID-19 (both passed)
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Note typographical errors: points b + c + d are sub-points of a, for the GS letter. See next tweet>>
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Frightening front page: we've gone swiftly from "take it on the chin, no cruises" to "death industry overwhelmed", lack of "body storage", powers for police + immigration officials to detain people who *might* be infected, yet testing remains slow + patchy
#Covid19 /1
Powers for *police + immigration officials* to detain people suspected of having the virus yet we aren't investing in a proper testing regime. Risks of reinforcing bigotry and inciting further racist violence, while scientists tell us we need the data to inform responses /2
Relationships between how our government, media, and our own employers treat expertise are worth examining closely in the #Covid19 media context...
Which science? Which data? Which analysis?
How long and for whom do they wait before ceasing attempts to "agile" game a pandemic /3
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