Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
Yes. Not just for people in low-paid jobs either.
Brixton Ritzy staff in pay dispute for London Living Wage with Picturehouse Cinemas
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Yes. Not just for people in low-paid jobs either.
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hiraethified
I bumped into the cover star at Kaff yesterday. She was wearing a Dulwich Hamlet FC scarf.
Gramsci
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You are right. I have a friend who is a journalist and she has the same problem. Has worked for a journal for years and has no security of employment. A member of the "Precariat". Lots of people are on short term contracts or freelance now.
In journalism it used to be possible to start work in a local paper get experience and move on. Now its unpaid internships etc.
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leanderman
Street Party: July 2
And there are many fewer newspapers.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Does anyone one know - are staff still wanting us to boycott anymore? Are there any more strikes planned?
I really want to see Pride there this week if possible
I really want to see Pride there this week if possible
DrRingDing
'anti-human wanker'
This.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I recall the Ritzy being supprtive of L&G events back in the day when that wasn't generally the case.
I remember the UK premier of Torchsong Trilogy at the Ritzy, which was a big deal at the time, as a fundraiser (can't recall who for, but it might have been Pride) in about 89 or 90.
I remember the UK premier of Torchsong Trilogy at the Ritzy, which was a big deal at the time, as a fundraiser (can't recall who for, but it might have been Pride) in about 89 or 90.
Gramsci
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I have just checked there FB page and it has not been updated since 31st August.
My view is that the boycott was called as Picturehouse had pulled out of talks. This changed and a proposal was made that was not accepted by Ritzy staff.
So imo until otherwise indicated the boycott is off.
I guess some talks are still going on.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Thanks!
Gramsci
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If you see "Pride" do let us know what u think. Its had good reviews.
Have you seen "Brassed Off"? A film I rated about aftermath of the strike.
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Brassed Off was excellent. I'm going to The Ritzy tomorrow because I forgot about the boycott until I came on here and saw thread again
Rushy
basically a scrotum
I've seen it a couple of times. Anything with Pete Postlethwaite is good!
Fozzie Bear
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The strike is over, the campaign continues.
In a ballot which closed yesterday, Friday 12 September, members voted to accept the latest pay offer from Picturehouse.
Although falling short of the London Living Wage, this deal moves us much closer towards it.
In light of this, the boycott of the Picturehouse group has now officially ended.
We would like to thank and welcome back all those who have given their support to our campaign over the last months.
That support has been very much appreciated and immensely helpful in getting this result.
As a strong collective of staff at the Ritzy, doing things differently has been key to our success to date.
We have shown that workers don’t simply have to put up with poverty pay, or feel powerless and isolated.
A small milestone has been gained with our new pay offer from Picturehouse; winning what equates to a 26% pay rise over 3 years is a real achievement.
Although strike action will now cease, our campaign for a Living Wage and the dignity and justice that it represents will continue.
We will post more information soon.
"The battle is long and they are many. But there are more of us, there will always be more of us. Tomorrow is ours!" Blanca - Land and Freedom, directed by Ken Loach"
http://ritzylivingwage.tumblr.com/post/97395545303/the-strike-is-over-the-campaign-continues
In a ballot which closed yesterday, Friday 12 September, members voted to accept the latest pay offer from Picturehouse.
Although falling short of the London Living Wage, this deal moves us much closer towards it.
In light of this, the boycott of the Picturehouse group has now officially ended.
We would like to thank and welcome back all those who have given their support to our campaign over the last months.
That support has been very much appreciated and immensely helpful in getting this result.
As a strong collective of staff at the Ritzy, doing things differently has been key to our success to date.
We have shown that workers don’t simply have to put up with poverty pay, or feel powerless and isolated.
A small milestone has been gained with our new pay offer from Picturehouse; winning what equates to a 26% pay rise over 3 years is a real achievement.
Although strike action will now cease, our campaign for a Living Wage and the dignity and justice that it represents will continue.
We will post more information soon.
"The battle is long and they are many. But there are more of us, there will always be more of us. Tomorrow is ours!" Blanca - Land and Freedom, directed by Ken Loach"
http://ritzylivingwage.tumblr.com/post/97395545303/the-strike-is-over-the-campaign-continues
3rd'd!
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Yes you are right.
Its only the Ritzy cinema in the chain that has unionized workforce that is recognized by mge.
From what they have said to me they would like to see staff in other Picturehouse cinemas join union.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
Yes I saw Pride on friday and enjoyed it. It fictionalises and brings in several eighties themes - the strike, Aids, gay bashing, police brutality, age of consent, Thatcher, etc all set in 84 -85 and some how manages to find the humour. The acting was great and the welsh scenery beautiful. It made me laugh and cry. Later one of my companions had a full sobbing fit recalling how quickly young men dropped dead of Aids.
It made it look like there were thousands of miners on the pride march - I only recall a few, though I do recall a great speach from a miner's wife that didn't make the film. Must go look at my old photos.
Its heart warming English comedy in the same vein as Brassed Off, Billy Eliot, Full Monty etc. It's grim but we can find hope, solidarity, joy - that sort of film. The eighties were shit but this film polishes it nicely and sprinkles glitter on it.
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
Was that Curzon Mayfair? I was tempted to see it there as it was on screen one. Which is one of the best in London imo.
Take your point about the ambiguity of the Friday message on looking at it again.
Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
It was and it is rather fabulous. We went in the afternoon so it was £8 rather than the rather prohibitive £14.50. But I have a load of free tickets on my Ritzy membership, which I haven't used since I renewed it back in May! So a bit more clarity from the Ritzy would have been good, but never mind.
leanderman
Street Party: July 2
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hiraethified
The strikes could be back on.
Ritzy workers: Picturehouse have failed to honour their agreements; new strike action a possibility
Ritzy workers: Picturehouse have failed to honour their agreements; new strike action a possibility
Gramsci
Well-Known Member
From FB post:
One would have thought that Cineworld/ Picturehouse at the very least would not have a problem with union recognition.
