JUBILEE: It has been exposed that the Queen’s Jubilee was staffed by
security and stewarding staff on workfare in the worst imaginable
conditions: https://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=1039
You might like to write to the CEO of the security firm involved and
circulate the email address here: molly@close-protectionuk.com
ARGOS: We’ve also heard from someone made to work at Argos without pay
that his store was taking workfare on a massive scale. Read his story
here: https://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=1049
And join the people giving Argos a really hard time on their Facebook
page: https://www.facebook.com/argos
IT WORKS! Last week we exposed Body Shop as profiting from workfare and by
the end of the week they had pulled out!
https://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=1025
Help uncover more workfare exploiters on your high street! Top tips here:
https://www.boycottworkfare.org/?p=1017
GROWING A UK-WIDE NETWORK: On Saturday 26th May, Brighton Benefits
Campaign hosted a meeting to bring together all those actively fighting
workfare. Lots of action plans came out of the day including:
A regular online forum for groups and individuals to share ideas and
co-ordinate. The first meeting is this Thursday 7th June at 7.30pm on
Skype. Download instructions for how to take part here:
https://www.boycottworkfare.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Setting-up-a-Skype-account.doc
A week of action on 7-14 July kicking off with a day of action against
Holland & Barrett. More to follow as plans develop but put the date in
your diary!
ALSO COMING UP THIS WEEK:
* Combat Workfare action in Liverpool this Saturday 9th June, 12.30pm:
https://www.facebook.com/events/241340275974402/
* Come along to the London Boycott Workfare meeting on Wednesday, 7pm, 11
Goodwin St, Finsbury Park, N4 3HQ.
Our campaign is growing and gaining support – congratulations everyone!
Boycott Workfare
P.S. Don’t forget you’re welcome to take part in the UK-wide skype
discussion this Thursday evening. It’s easy to set up skype if you don’t
already have it. Details here:
https://www.boycottworkfare.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Setting-up-a-Skype-account.doc