During the first world war the landlords in Glasgow and else where, decided to increase the rents on the already struggle tenants. However, the Glasgow women were having none of it, and started to organise and resit the rent increases, so the great 1915 rent strike was born. By determination and community organising and a host of strategies they forced the government of the day to introduce the "Rent Restriction Act" freezing rents until after the war.
Today there is a lot we can learn from this grass-roots community action that brought victory to struggling tenants. It is also a victory worth remembering in its own right
A group is trying to mark the anniversary of this great victory with events that can let us learn from that struggle, you can help this happen by coming along to the next organising meeting.
To all those interested in the 1915 rent strike and what we can learn
from it regarding today's situation. The rent strike organising group
are working to create events around this date and have already organised
a film showing for November 11th, at CCA. There is another orgainsing
meeting today at 1:30pm, in the Electron Club at the CCA, 350
Sauchiehall Street. Do come along and bring your ideas and thoughts on
how we can capitalise from this great working class victory.
Hope to see you there:
November, 27th.
1:30pm
Electron Club
CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow.
Hope to see you there:
November, 27th.
1:30pm
Electron Club
CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow.
This is the details of the free film/discussion/music/poetry event we hope you will support and enjoy.
