International

Keeping the memory and spirit of the International Brigades alive

Rodney Bickerstaffe was a great champion of the International Brigades. The men and women who volunteered to fight fascism in ...
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A Spanish Civil War Scrapbook: Elizabeth Pearl Bickerstaffe

It’s vital that future generations learn the lessons of what happened in Spain Foreword by Rodney Bickerstaffe to ‘A Spanish ...
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Beyond UNISON

Rodney shocked many colleagues and friends when announcing his intention to retire from the General Secretaryship at the end of ...
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/ Biography, international, pensions

Tribute from Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Tribute to Palestine Solidarity Campaign Patron Rodney Bickerstaffe Earlier this week we received the sad news of the passing of ...
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Dalit Solidarity Network UK tribute

Rodney Bickerstaffe – Our tribute to a true legend and wonderful man. It is with a heavy heart that I ...
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Tribute from International Brigade Memorial Trust

Though known mainly as one of the most influential trade union leaders of his generation, Rodney Bickerstaffe, who died on ...
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Tribute from Cuba Solidarity Campaign

Rodney Bickerstaffe, a wonderful friend to the people of Cuba: See the full tribute at https://cuba-solidarity.org.uk/news/article/3496/rodney-bickerstaffe-a-wonderful-friend-to-the-people-of-cuba On behalf of the ...
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For Gaza’s pain my heart is bleeding – Bickerstaffe

UNISONActive blog 31 July 2014: Some things we should read about #Gaza today.... 'The world stands disgraced' - Israeli shelling ...
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Letter in The Guardian re Palestinian children’s rights

Wednesday 25 September 2013: We support the campaign by Action for Palestinian Children to ensure the rights of Palestinian children ...
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/ Causes, international, palestine

Third World Solidarity dedicated 2013’s annual dinner to Miners of Durham

Rodney Bickerstaffe : Third World Solidarity dedicated 2013's annual dinner to Miners of Durham from tv786 ...
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