Sunday 16 June 2019

Love Pies, Hate Racism - the left at play

Reading Trades Union Council at play!
On 16 June 2019, Reading Trades Union Council joined other left activists at the Castle Tap pub in a social event and fundraiser for the diversity of causes supported by the town's comrades. Sue Taylor (PCS), Kevin Brandstatter (GMB), Nikki Dancey (GMB), Steve Geary (USDAW), John Partington (TSSA) and Tanya Wills (Unite) attended from RTUC.


A social on the initiative of Reading Red Corner
In addition to RTUC, Reading Red Corner (the initiators of the event), Reading Refugee Support Group, Reading Hunt Saboteurs, Plan C Reading, Berkshire Antifascists, Reading IWW and Reclaim Reading set up stalls, and all were entertained by musicians Lee Reed and Kay the Aquanaut.

RTUC spreading the word
The emphasis of the day was relaxation, kicking back, refreshing mind and body - and exchanging ideas and networks.

Antifascist Action's banner
The entertainment, food and drink was great - and the comradeship fantastic. One suspects more parties, hootenannies, rallies, marches and protests, comrades shoulder to shoulder, will follow as these networks expand and interact.
Hunt Saboteurs Association banner