Brixton Ritzy staff in pay dispute for London Living Wage with Picturehouse Cinemas
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hiraethified
Photos from today's action:
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/07/brixton-ritzy-workers-stage-protest-in-windrush-square-photos/
http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/07/brixton-ritzy-workers-stage-protest-in-windrush-square-photos/
Gramsci
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To add to Eds photos.
Picturehouse barricaded the Ritzy. This was mistake by Picturehouse. If they had left it open it would have been more difficult to picket and was off putting to anyone who turned up to Ritzy imo. They also had more security staff. Who became heavy handed later on. Its a statement by Picturehouse that they are taking the dispute to a more confrontational level.
Picturehouse barricaded the Ritzy. This was mistake by Picturehouse. If they had left it open it would have been more difficult to picket and was off putting to anyone who turned up to Ritzy imo. They also had more security staff. Who became heavy handed later on. Its a statement by Picturehouse that they are taking the dispute to a more confrontational level.
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Gramsci
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I do love Brixton. As one of the Ritzy workers said down the pub afterwards this aspect of Brixon is (potentially) fast disappearing.
I was glad I went. I managed to persuade a few people not to go into the Ritzy. A lot of people turning up were sympathetic. They knew about the dispute but did not know about the boycott.
We were asking people to go in and get a refund. Which appears that Ritzy was giving people.
The strike today was heartening in the level of support it got. Also thanks to the many people who did not go into Ritzy when asked.
I was glad I went. I managed to persuade a few people not to go into the Ritzy. A lot of people turning up were sympathetic. They knew about the dispute but did not know about the boycott.
We were asking people to go in and get a refund. Which appears that Ritzy was giving people.
The strike today was heartening in the level of support it got. Also thanks to the many people who did not go into Ritzy when asked.
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hiraethified
I do love Brixton. As one of the Ritzy workers said down the pub afterwards this aspect of Brixon is (potentially) fast disappearing.
I was glad I went. I managed to persuade a few people not to go into the Ritzy. A lot of people turning up were sympathetic. They knew about the dispute but did not know about the boycott.
We were asking people to go in and get a refund. Which appears that Ritzy was giving people.
The strike today was heartening in the level of support it got. Also thanks to the many people who did not go into Ritzy when asked.
I'm loving the fact that this strike is happening and I have got massive respect for the Ritzy workers and the shockwaves they might be creating.
Gramsci
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BECTU, the Ritzy workers union, have been giving the Ritzy staff a lot of support in this dispute. BECTU also deserve credit as well for taking up issue of Living Wage.
You can use any of the photos for Brixton Buzz if u want.
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hiraethified
Interesting to see one of the uglier responses to growing calls for a living wage in the US:
San Francisco campaign threatens workers with redundancy if they demand a living wage
San Francisco campaign threatens workers with redundancy if they demand a living wage
Ms Ordinary
randompointlesschemistry
Decorative hoarding courtesy of Picturehouse
Love that the hoarding is a handy list of other Picturehouses to boycott
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I wondered why all the hoarding was there. Bit sad when a company feels the need to raise the barricades. I think they've shot themselves in the foot there
Good luck to all workers trying to get living wage.
Also from Ritzy FB
Good luck to all workers trying to get living wage.
Gramsci
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Independent article on yesterdays strike quotes the manager of Ritzy:
Did make me laugh. I wonder which management clown in Picturehouse dreamed up that idea. Lyn Goleby maybe? What an idiot.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Are all picture house staff on strike or is it just the Ritzy?
Gramsci
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Its just the Ritzy.
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
Looks like they're treading a fine line between protesting and blockading!
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I've got a Ritzy membership. It was a special offer and expires August - I think I've got one or two free tickets on it yet, which I can ill afford to waste, but I won't cross a picket line.
If Ritzy management doesn't see sense soon I may have to give it back in protest . . .
If Ritzy management doesn't see sense soon I may have to give it back in protest . . .
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hiraethified
Great to see the strike picking up national coverage (even if most of the comments are the usual depressing fare)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ers-striking-for-the-living-wage-9617566.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...ers-striking-for-the-living-wage-9617566.html
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hiraethified
There's been a pretty substantial breakthrough: http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2014/08/...use-produce-breakthrough-on-the-ritzy-strike/
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hiraethified
I don't recall Picturehouse ever offering such a deal. This deal has also been futureproofed to ensure that it will reach parity should the LLW increase next year.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
There was an early offer of a rise over a period - do you remember what it was? I seem to recall linkage was the key argument for BECTU.
quimcunx
imprimeo, lamino, distribuo
Independent article on yesterdays strike quotes the manager of Ritzy:
Did make me laugh. I wonder which management clown in Picturehouse dreamed up that idea. Lyn Goleby maybe? What an idiot.
Much better to sit looking at a metal wall than look onto people drumming and dancing in the sun, oh yes.
