Picturehouse respond with violence to living wage protest
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Jun 6 2018 17:51
In response to a peaceful demonstration, security guards at a Picturehouse cinema assaulted protesters, called the police, and physically detained one individual for over half an hour.
"Using the pay rise as a weapon": A statement from Curzon Workers
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Oct 3 2017 18:01
In a time that's seeing strikes at cinemas across London, Curzon has so far not yet been affected. Indeed, the chain is expanding: opening up a new sites in London and Oxford. Last February, Curzon CEO Phillip Knatchbull was recognized by the BAFTA for supposed Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. But all this success has come at staff's expense. Below, a group of Curzon workers detail their struggle to retain paid breaks.
Picturehouse workers vote more than 90% for more strike action
Submitted by fingers malone on Aug 30 2017 22:36
Picturehouse workers have voted over 90% for further strike action in their dispute over pay, conditions, and union recognition.
The Curzon Cinemas struggle: A snapshot
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Jun 5 2015 22:35
An unfinished essay-interview with workplace activists at the Curzon Cinemas covering their living wage fight, their union recognition agreement, and changes to their terms and working conditions.
“The harsh reality of capitalism”: Low wages, zero-hours contracts, and self-organisation in London’s Everyman Cinemas
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Dec 10 2014 21:09
An interview-essay detailing the experiences of cinema worker Eve Ryman and her involvement in a self-organised wage/contract dispute and subsequent union drive.
Reflections on a rowdy picket line: The July 20th Ritzy strike
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Jul 21 2014 20:40
Cinema workers have been some of the leading lights of the class struggle in London. A primarily young workforce, they've been active in forming unions and going on strike. How are we, as radicals, to relate to this new wave of struggle that encompasses both self-organisation and trade unionism?
"Not worried about rocking the boat": An interview with a striking Ritzy worker
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Jul 8 2014 10:44
A short ten question interview conducted, via email, with one of the striking Ritzy cinema workers on the day of their latest strike. I
Behind the screens: an interview with two Curzon cinema workers
Submitted by Steven. on May 24 2014 16:04
An interesting interview with two workers in the Curzon Cinema group who have been involved in a recent campaign for unionisation and the living wage.
Curzon workers win union recognition
Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 13 2014 09:59
Curzon cinema workers have won union recognition after a high profile campaign as an agreement was reached between union officials and Curzon management.
Strikes at Culture & Sport Glasgow
Submitted by Django on May 9 2010 19:55
Workers at leisure centres, art galleries, community centres and other cultural sites in Glasgow have taken part in two days of strike action over pay and working conditions.
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