As the jobs disappear... Capitalism & Class Today

bristol | corporations | opinion/analysis Monday February 16, 2009 23:54 by Mr Angry - the workers

Welcome back to the class war as capital in crisis plays dirty (of course)

The news today: BMW, owners of the Mini factory in Cowley, Oxford, dismiss 800+ agency workers at the end of their shift. With no notice, no redundancy, even though some have been there upto 5 years. Another 150 workers at their Swindon plant face the chop too (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7891913.stm) . Meanwhile, the Co-op is taking over Somerfields, and promises to close within a year the Somerfields head office in Bristol, with the loss to Bristol of upto 750 jobs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7892625.stm).

Co-op boss Peter Marks wants to double profits whilst shafting the workers

Welcome back to the class war as capital in crisis plays dirty. Time for some Argentinian-style factory occupations? Here’s a chance to chat about these issues…

Capitalism & Class Today
Workshop hosted by Bristol Anarchist Bookfair Collective

Following last months successful meeting, ‘What is Class?’ we are looking at the modern economy in more detail. There will be a brief introduction to the meeting outlining the role of the state and the international economy. Following this will be a facilitated discussion of the economic & social relations in society today and the potential for social change arising from various sectors of the economy.

We aim to make the meeting accessible to all, so please come whether just to listen, ask questions, or to debate your ideas with others.

7.30pm - Wednesday 18th February 2009 at Kebele Social Centre, 14 Robertson Road, Easton BS5 6JY

The venue has good access for wheelchairs but toilets are upstairs.
Hot drinks will be available during the meeting.

http://www.bristolanarchistbookfair.org
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