TUSC CHOSEN BY MEDIA TO COUNTERACT TORY MP

The Rugby Advertiser has used the Media Release sent in on the 2013 Budget and it features as the main item on its web site under the heading "How the budget will affect Rugby residents - different perspectives from MP Mark Pawsey and Rugby Trade Union and Socialist Coalition's Pete McLaren". You can find it at: http://bit.ly/XtdFfx

Rugby TUSC to actively support the European TUC Day of Action on March 13

The European Trade Union Confederation has called for “Action on 13 and 14 March against austerity and for jobs for young people” ahead of the European Summit on 14 and 15 March.
Rugby TUSC has agreed to organize a stall with leaflets, and a street meeting, in the town centre on13 March. On this day, the ETUC says that “delocalised actions will take place across Europe,” and Rugby TUSC supports this development.
Across Europe, austerity is wreaking havoc on the working class, causing poverty and destroying services in order to preserve the interests of capital. This day of action is our chance to prove that, just as the bosses’ attacks cut across borders and sectional interests, so does our solidarity and determination to act.
Pete McLaren, spokesperson for Rugby TUSC, said: “The 13th March needs to be a day when workers come together and act. More than that, it needs to be a catalyst for a sustained fightback against the austerity and class warfare of every employer and every government in Europe.”

RUGBY TUSC TO ORGANISE BENEFIT GIG ON APRIL 6th

Rugby TUSC has agreed to join the campaign to support and save the Rehersal Rooms/Studio on Lower Hillmorton Rd by organising a TUSC Benefit Gig at the Studio on Saturday April 6th. There will be four live bands using two stages, and a bar will be provided. Tickets are £5 each. A bar will be provided. Full details will be announced in the next couple of weeks

Rugby TUSC FUND RAISING SOCIAL- December 8th All Welcome

Organised jointly with Rugby Against the Cuts and the local Stop The War Coalition, this annual event takes place on Saturday December 8th, 8.30pm onwards at 25, Epsom Rd, Rugby CV22 7PF £4/2 entrance Foods from around the world, music, raffle, political conversation (!) all included. Please bring a bottle

NEW BILTON BY-ELECTION - details of last minute campaign

Sat Nov 10                  11am               STALL AND MASS CANVASS/LEAFLET by Co-op, Lawford Rd and leaflet from Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
SUN OCT 11 2.30pm CANVASS AND LEAFLET   Meet at Hollybush Pub, Lawford Rd
 
Mon Nov 12               6pm                                        Half Moon, Lawford Rd
 
Tues Nov 13               2pm                                        Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
                                    6pm                                        Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd

Wed Nov 14 TUSC Rally to support Europe Day of Action against Austerity 1pm Rugby Clock Tower
 
Wed Nov 14               2pm    Eve of poll leaflet                   Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
                                    6pm    Eve of poll leaflet                    Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
 
Thurs Nov 15                        ELECTION DAY!               Activity all day – Polling Day leaflet to deliver and door knocking all canvassed voters.
Meet at Hollybush at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm or phone 07881 520626 on the day whenever you are available
STREET MEETINGS/USE OF LOUD HAILER FROM 12 midday - phone 07881 520626 on the day if you can join us

TUSC SELECTS RUGBY SECRETARY PETE McLAREN TO CONTEST NEW BILTON BY-ELECTION ON NOV 15

The New Bilton by-election was called at very short notice. We have embarked on an ambitious campaign as we strive to put out our anti cuts message and build TUSC in the area. Please come and help us

SUGGESTED TIMES AND DATES FOR RUGBY TUSC ELECTION LEAFLETING, CANVASSING AND STALLS IN NEW BILTON

DATE TIME MEETING PLACE

Mon Oct 29 2pm Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd

Wed Oct 31 6pm Indian Community Centre, Edward St

Fri Nov 2 2pm Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
6pm STALL by Co-op, Lawford Rd and leaflet from Hollybush pub,

Sat Nov 3 11am – 2pm STALL AND MASS CANVASS/LEAFLET
Corporation St, along from BP garage
towards traffic lights

Tues Nov 6 2pm Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd

Thurs Nov 8 2pm Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
6pm Indian community Centre, Edward St

Sat Nov 10 11am – 2pm STALL AND MASS CANVASS/LEAFLET by Co-op,
Lawford Rd and leaflet from Hollybush pub

Mon Nov 12 6pm Half Moon. Lawford Rd

Tues Nov 13 2pm Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
6pm Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd

Wed Nov 14 2pm Eve of poll leaflet Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd
6pm eve of poll leaflet Hollybush pub, Lawford Rd

Thurs Nov 15 ELECTION DAY! Activity to be announced – phone 07881 520626

Please also phone if you want to take leaflets away to deliver in your own time – otherwise, hope to see you during the next couple of weeks as above

All of this will cost us money! We hope to do a follow up leaflet in selected areas, a limited delivery leaflet in Polish, and an eve of poll. All donations gratefully received. Please make cheques out to Rugby TUSC and send them to me preferably at home or to Rugby TUSC, PO Box 4123, Rugby CV21 9BJ

Pete McLaren TUSC Candidate New Bilton, Rugby

RUGBY TUSC GETS INVOLVED IN LOCAL ANTI ACADEMIES CAMPAIGN

Plans are afoot to turn both Newbold Riverside Primary and Oakfield Primary into Academies with very little consultation. An Action Group was set up at Newbold Riverside, and they contacted us to ask TUSC to get involved and, initially, to leaflet all parents at Oakfield Primary to inform them about a Public Meeting which has been organised for both Primaries on MONDAY OCTOBER 15th, 7.30pm, at The OAKFIELD CLUB, Bilton Rd
LEAFLETING WILL BE AS FOLLWS:
Tuesday October 9th 2.40pm Oakfield School Main Entrance on Oakfield Rd
Wednesday October 10th 2.40pm Oakfield back entrance, which is across Merttens Playing Fields, which is off Merttens Drive

Monday October 15th (Provisional - please check web site) Reminder Leaflet outside Oakfield School Main entrance

PUBLIC MEETING AS PART OF THE ANTI ACADEMY CAMPAIGN
MONDAY OCTOBER 15th 7.30pm Oakfield Club, 32 Bilton Rd