Resisting Monopoly Capitalism
An activist conference about extreme corporate power on a planet in crisis
Brunel Gallery SOAS, Russell Square, London WC1B5DQ
Saturday 25 March, 11am-6pm
For more information see https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resisting-monopoly-capitalism-tickets-511557300657
A Just Transition & Environmental Justice
A Workshop led by London Mining Network
Wed 29 March 7.30pm
RISC 35 – 39 London Street RG1 4PS
At our March meeting, two speakers from the London Mining Network led a lively workshop. The term ‘just transition’ has centred on ‘green jobs for workers in the fossil fuel sector and related industries, to ensure that their labour rights and conditions are not sacrificed. However, communities on the frontline of extractivism, indigenous peoples, peasant movements and their allies – are raising important questions about what that means.
We were shocked to hear about the huge extent of mining needed for a green transition. We need to think more carefully about how we use materials and about our priorities.
Our speaker used a selection of slides from the following presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17MXY3l_6_fvnyb0m95L9MxZB2YcdW2nc/edit#slide=id.p32
Wed January 25th 7.30 pm.
To a packed audience (35) in the Stones Room at RISC we screened the short film, ‘BOOMERANG: How the legacies of empire are breaking Britain’s economy’. ‘BOOMERANG’ examines how an honest reckoning with the legacies of empire can help us understand and address the roots of our current crises to finally create an economy that works for all. There followed an animated discussion, with some new attendees sharing their views.
Campaigning stalls Summer 2022
We have had stalls at Beanpole Day, Waterfest, Winnersh Fete, East Reading Festival and Earley Green Fair this year. We are campaigning for the temporary suspension of monopolies over Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatments so that countries in the global south can have access to the vaccine at reasonable prices.
