Now -read the book!

Here is a link to my memoirs which, if you are a glutton for punishment, you can purchase online at https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/an-obscure-footnote-in-trade-union-history.
Men fight and lose the battle, and the thing that they fought for comes about in spite of their defeat, and when it comes turns out not to be what they meant, and other men have to fight for what they meant under another name. (William Morris - A Dream of John Ball)

Monday, August 24, 2009

Sean Rigg memorial protest

One year on from the suspicious death in custody of their brother, Sean Rigg, his family and their supporters marked the anniversary with a vigil at Brixton Police Station on Friday evening.

It was good to see comrades there from the RMT and PCS - and I have undertaken to raise the case within UNISON. Trade unionists have a compelling interest in civil liberties - and there are few more fundamental rights than the right not to lose your life in the custody of agents of the state charged with the protection of the public.

Follow the links above to find out more about the case.

A hat tip to Louise for pursuing this issue on behalf of the Labour Representation Committee.

1 comment:

HarpyMarx said...

Cheers Jon, thanks for the link.

There's also this video as well re Friday's vigil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0QcueAwKKo