MAY DAY 2018

Cancellation of Waltham Forest May Day Event – Statement from Trades Union Council Officers

The May Day event which was planned for 28 April – and which included a commemoration of Workers’ Memorial Day – will not now be taking place as the Council has decided not to grant permission for it to go ahead.

Waltham Forest Trade Union Council Officers have a number of concerns about this decision. We will be reporting them to our next meeting and a full statement will be issued in due course.
In the meantime, we want to thank those who agreed to speak or perform at our event – as well as those organisations that were to provide food and drink, child-friendly activities and campaign stalls. We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience the Council’s decision has caused.

Waltham Forest stands together against Islamophobic hate letters

On Tuesday 3 April, residents from across the borough will be taking part in solidarity actions in a show of unity with the Muslim community, including linking arms around mosques in a symbol of solidarity, peace and unity.

Solidarity actions:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1034236106730578

  • 11am – 12.30pm – Gathering at Walthamstow Town Centre, E17 7JN (under the big screen).
  • 2pm  – Linking of arms around Faizan-e-Islam mosque 757 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DZ
  • 6pm – Linking arms around Lea Bridge Road mosque , 451 Lea Bridge Road Leyton, E10 7EA
  • Mosques are also opening their doors to the public:

1pm to 8pm, Lea Bridge Road Mosque, 451 Lea Bridge Road Leyton, E10 7EA

https://www.facebook.com/wfialondon/posts/10155618283288337

1pm-5pm, Faizan-e-Islam, 757 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DZ

Residents will be also distributing ‘Stand Together Against Islamophobia’ stickers across the borough

The actions are in response to the appalling letter campaign targetting Muslims. Residents of the borough were amongst those who received the letter.… Read on ...