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Details of ongoing campaigns and actions can be found here:
We Won't Pay Campaign - http://www.wewontpaycampaign.com/ - The attempt to charge the public in N. Ireland for their water twice has been deferred for a year but it hasn't gone away you know. We all know that political posturing holds no water. One to keep an eye on in the future, this has been an important cross community campaign.
Rossport Solidarity Camp - http://www.struggle.ws/rsc/ - Grass roots campaign in Co Mayo against Shell's attempt to create a dangerous gas pipeline through an area of oustanding natural beauty, creating a potential hazardous risk for locals. Background can be found by linking to the site above and latest news should hopefully be posted here.
Just Say No To Lignite - http://www.justsaynotolignite.co.uk/ - In the early 1980's test drilling for a water supply in Ballymoney revealed that a lignite deposit of a substantial nature was present in North Antrim, Northern Ireland. A grassroots campaign rose up and stopped the mining company in its tracks. But other companies are still trying to get a licence!
If you know of any ongoing campaigns give us a shout!
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| warzonecollective | Rossport Solidarity Campaign Update | 12 | Dec 11 2009, 12:35 PM EST by dowey | ||
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Thread started: Jul 14 2009, 2:51 AM EDT
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Rossport Solidarity Camp remains strong at Glengad with people taking action and planning for ongoing resistance to Shell's gas pipeline in Erris. A recent meeting of Shell to Sea groups at the camp saw people motivated to continue with the fight. The camp on the clifftops at Glengad will continue over the coming months and, despite heavy-handed bail conditions which have banned people from Mayo, a steady stream of visitors to the camp keeps spirits high.
The focal point of the camp for a long time has been the arrival of the pipe-laying ship the Solitaire. The ship is now far out into the bay laying pipeline on its way to the well-head. The navy have also left the bay, still leaving a heavy security presence guarding the dredgers as they back-fill over the pipe. The most recent action has focused on the supply ships which go out regularly from Killlibegs in Donegal, to support the Solitaire and the well head construction. Attention is now also turning to the onshore section of the pipeline which would run from Broadhaven bay for 9km to the refinery under construction at Bellenaboy. Shell have yet to be granted planning permission, although a decision is expected soon. Granting permission would open the way for drilling and construction work across pristine river estuary, peat bogland and heavily contested farmland and commonage. This remains a very important time to come to the camp to take action against the building of the pipeline at all stages. There are many and varied ways to make a significant contribution. Support is invaluable to sustain the solidarity camp, which has been a target for legal repression, and the local community who have also recently faced traumatic acts of violence. Whether it is for a few days or a few weeks this summer come and be in this beautiful place and join the solidarity camp in a fight against corporate greed, the arrogance of the state, and environmental and community devastation. |
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| warzonecollective | Water Charges Still On the Agenda | 0 | Sep 22 2009, 1:43 PM EDT by warzonecollective | ||
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PRESS RELEASE 22nd September 2009
Anti-water charges campaign slams “discredited” bankers advise on water charges Anti-water charges campaigners today hit back against calls for the introduction of the controversial household water tax. Pat Lawlor, spokesperson for the We Won’t Pay Campaign criticised a report from the First Trust Bank which has called on the Assembly to impose water charges on households. “The nerve of these well-heeled bankers and discredited economists is astonishing. To think that they feel they can advise anybody on what is good for the economy is bizarre.” Mr Lawlor described author of the First Trust Banks Economic Outlook, Mike Smyth, as “a capitalist economist who has been completely discredited after predicting last September that the Northern Ireland economy would grow by 1% in 2009 when in fact it is now likely the economy will actually shrink by at least 3%.” The We Won’t Pay Campaign said “Those sitting on the boards of banks want working class people to pay the price for the economic crisis which they have caused. In fact, by introducing water charges people will have less money to spend which will further exacerbate the recession.” The We Won’t Pay Campaign is to re-launch it’s non-payment pledge to prepare for a mass non-payment campaign if the Assembly Executive introduces water charges.
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| warzonecollective | Nortel Workers Protest | 0 | Aug 31 2009, 12:53 PM EDT by warzonecollective | ||
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http://libcom.org/news/belfast-protests-continue-sacked-nortel-workers-28082009
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