Proud Of Our "Walk Of Pride", Glasgow.

 

 Photo from Pat's Guide.

   

  Though our "Walk of Pride" to mark the great victory of the 1915 Glasgow/Clydeside rent strike attracted a fair amount of attention at the start at Buchanan Street Steps, not many followed on with the walk. However those that did, made up for lack of numbers by their passion, enthusiasm, pavement art and of course, the informative speeches by "Strong Women of Clydeside" all from the women of that rent strike in 1915. A lesson in solidarity from which we can all learn. Well done to all involved, 

     We should never forget those from the past who stood up and took on the onslaught of the exploiters from the predatory class. We owe them a debt of gratitude, and we can learn from them, as we still face similar struggles today.

A few photos, thanks to Keith.

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Learning From The Past, Glasgow.

       A last reminder of our second event marking the anniversary of the great working class victory in 1915, when the people of Glasgow, lead by the women of the city, forced the government of the day to introduce the Rent Restriction Act, freezing all rents across the country, until after the war. Let's remember it, celebrate it, and learn from it.

 Photo from Pat's Guide.

       A tribute to the Clydeside women and shipyard workers who brought victory to the 1915 Glasgow Rent Strikes through class unity and direct action.
       Assembling on Sunday, 17 November, 2019, at 1pm, Buchanan Street steps, then to GOMA, then to the old Sheriffs Court in Ingram Street, the destination of the mass march on this date in 1915, then to George Square for a celebration of our history and dreams.
       In Their Words-Rent strikers' speeches from the contemporary newspapers. Spoken and written by Mary Barbour, Helen Crawfurd, Agnes Dolan, Mary Burns Laird, and Mary Jeff - presented by Strong Women of Clydeside.
       'Human megaphone'/Open Mic for reading aloud and sharing thoughts, songs, poems. Taking our words to the pavement with coloured chalk!

Solidarity Forever!

       This event co-hosted by members of City Strolls/Radical Imagination, Industrial Workers of the World, May Day on the Green, Scottish Peace Network, Scottish Tenants Organisation, and Strong Women of Clydeside.

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Rent Strike Walk Of Pride, Glasgow.

      Following on from our Then and Now 1915 rent strike anniversary film/discussion, our next event marking this great working class victory will be our "Walk of Pride" on Sunday, 17th. November. Assembly Buchanan Steps, Buchanan Street 1pm. come along, bring noise, enthusiasm, and the family. So Come One, Come All, and walk with pride.

Details:

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The Past Can Point To The Future.

       Our event last night the film/discussion at the CCA marking the anniversary of the Glasgow/Clydeside 1915 rent strike was a success. Well attended, only a few empty seats, the entertainment was excellent, thanks to Pauline and Shaun, the film was interesting, and varied thanks to Bob, likewise the discussion brought up interesting points and lasted quite a while, we over ran our scheduled time, so a big thanks to all who took party.  The only hope is that those who attended went away with some fresh ideas and a renewed vigour in their desire to affect change. 

     It is only by coming together and discussing these issues of the past and how they can help us with the struggles we face today that we can hope to bring about that change to society that we all want. fairness, justice and equality.

    

     

   Our next event marking this remarkable working class victory will be a "Walk of Pride" November the 17th., the date on which the massive demonstration out side the Glasgow Sheriff Court forced the government to introduce the rent restriction act, freezing all rents until the end of the war.

Details:

Date, November 17th.

Time, 1pm.

Assemble, Buchanan Street steps.

Route, to Goma, old sheriff court, George Square,

Participants, Strong Women of Clydeside, reading from contemporary newspaper women activists words.

Open mic, for reading aloud and sharing thoughts songs and poems.

Actions, coloured chalking of pavements.

     Come and participate and enjoy  the memory of this magnificent victory for the ordinary people, and bring that united solidarity and determined activism back to the struggles we face today. 

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