Current Struggles

Outsourcing in ortho theatres in Bristol – Privatisation ain’t hip!

A short report about a current dispute at one of the two main hospitals in Bristol

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Debate

The Assisted Dying Bill – Contribution to the debate (2)

As health workers we have to discuss together when the state introduces fundamental changes in our sector

International

Hospital struggles in France from 1968 to today

Chapter of a book, written by health workers, on health workers struggles in France

Issues

Vital Signs no.3

We distribute 1,000 copies of Vital Signs at Southmead hospital and the BRI – give us a hand or feel free to donate

International

Struggle at the Laura Bonaparte hospital in Buenos Aires against closure

Workers occupied their hospital, organised themselves in assemblies, formed commissions and maintained operations

Debate

The Assisted Dying Bill – Contribution to the debate (1)

As health workers and concerned working class people we find the debate about the Bill very important

Debate

Interview – The militarisation of the health sector

‘The Bundeswehr wants control over employees in the civilian health sector’

Current Struggles

Against the closure of the Acer Unit at Southmead hospital

Picture of a protest against dental clinic closure

Working Conditions

Overtime pay or bank rate? – The trusts act as if they can pick and choose

We are thinking about a trust-wide campaign to force management to pay the proper overtime rate

Debate

‘Can Medicine Be Cured?’ – A critical review

We recommend to discuss O’Mahony’s book with your fellow health workers