Labour rights

When - Sat 5. Jul 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Where - Starbucks, St. James' St., Kemptown. Organised by - Brighton Solidarity Federation.
Description - Starbucks marketing presents them as a trendy, ethical corporation. However, when it comes to their own workers they are ruthless union-busters determined to stop their employees from organising. On Thursday 24th April, Mónica, a barista in the central Seville branch of Starbucks, was fired withou ... read more.

The Official Glastonbury Left Field Warm Up Party

When - Fri 13. Jun 12:00pm - 6:00am. Where - Coalition/Komedia/Joogleberry Playhouse. Organised by - Glastonbury Left Field Stage and KONG Promotions.
Description - Glastonbury's union-organised Left Field stage is holding an 18 hour marathon warm up show in Brighton. Acts includ The Thirst, Frank Turner with the Krak, and Attila the Stockbroker, Carnival Collective + comedy, open mic, and information and inspiration from local trade unions and campaigns for social justice, public ownership and civil liberties read more...

Ten Years On, The Lessons Learnt

When - Thu 24. Apr at 8:00pm. Where - Cowley Club . Organised by - Simon Jones Memorial Campaign.
Description - A public meeting on the tenth anniversary of the death of Simon Jones, killed on his first day as a casual worker in a Shoreham dock. • SCREENING OF CAMPAIGN FILM NOT THIS TIME • DISCUSSION LED BY ANNE JONES, SIMON’S MOTHER You can download the poster for this event from http://www.simonjones ... read more.

Plus action discussion

When - Wed 23. Jan 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Where - Cowley Club . Organised by - No Sweat Brighton.
Description - No Sweat brighton's regular monthly film showing at the Cowley Club on London Rd. This Month's film IS China Blue. These meetings are the 4th Weds of every month, same time, same place. read more...

A FILM HIGHLIGHTING THE PLIGHT OF MIGRANT WORKERS IN THIS COUNTRY

When - Tue 13. Nov at 7:00pm. Where - Cowley Club . Organised by - Brighton No Borders.
Description - ALL WELCOMESNACKY-TYPE THINGS AVAILABLE "Based on true events, the film tells the story of Ai Qin, a young girl from Fujian, China. Ai Qin borrows $25,000 to pay a gang to smuggle her into the UK so that she can support her son and family back in China. Once in the UK, she becomes one of three ... read more.

When - Tue 6. Nov at 8:00pm. Where - Cowley Club . Organised by - Brighton Solidarity Federation.
Description - Director Barbara Kopple's gritty look at a violent 13-month coal miners' strike that took place between 1973 and 1974 in Harlan County, Kentucky is one of the great films about open class warfare. Kopple lived among the miners and their families off and on during the four years the entire st ... read more.

Plus guest speaker from Harvard Hunger Strike

When - Wed 24. Oct 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Where - Cowley Club London Rd, Brighton, Opps Somerfield. Organised by - No Sweat Brighton.
Description - Film: The Harvard Uni Living Wage campaign followed by discussion on future actions with speaker Claire Provost from the Harvard Student-Labour Action Movement Find out how students at Harvard took on university managers to help campus cleaners and caretakers win a living wage. Claire will talk abou ... read more.

When - Thu 20. Sep 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Where - Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton . Organised by - Brighton food festival.
Description - 2007-09-20 Start Time: 18:00:00 Big Food Debate - Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton Event Fee: £ 0 Are you confused about how to shop ethically ? This year's debate is 'Fair Miles or Food Miles' and will feature lively discussion and debate from expert speakers on the current big issues affectin ... read more.

And discussion on No Sweat / IWW campaigning for union rights for Starbucks Baristas

When - Wed 19. Sep 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Where - Cowley Club Back Room. Organised by - No Sweat Brighton.
Description - No Sweat Brighton Campaigns for workers rights around the world , in the garment industry and beyond. read more...