GIG Economy

31/10/2023

RMT welcomes resounding victory against ticket office closures

RAIL UNION RMT today welcomed the government’s complete withdrawal of its ticket office closure plans in light of passenger watchdog objections as a complete victory.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that it was a resounding victory for the union’s campaign and a win for passengers, community groups and rail workers alike.

“We are now calling for an urgent summit with the government, train operating companies, disabled and community organisations and passenger groups to agree a different route for the rail network that guarantees the future of our ticket offices and stations staff jobs to delivers a safe, secure and accessible service that puts passengers before profit,” he said.

17/10/2023

Huge thanks to all the beautiful acts who supported the Derail the Tories event on 1st Oct - Yemi Bolatiwa, Motormouf, Barbarism., No Rest For The Surfers and Mr Wilson's Second Liners - we couldn't have done it without you. Together with everyone who came down to party with us, bought raffle tickets and donated to support the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) North West branches, we had an awesome night of fun and solidarity in support of each other in our fight for a fairer society.

The battle for a better world for all life on earth needs all of us working together towards that goal. Our aim with all our events is to provide fun spaces of solidarity, from which we can build a diverse community, which spans movements and works together in whatever ways we can - there will be many - for a fairer world for everyone. So THANK YOU to EVERYONE who's gotten involved so far, and if you haven't yet, watch this space for our next event...!
..it's just around the corner!!🎄☃️🎄

17/10/2023

Whilst it's been just over a fortnight since, we still can't get enough of this video, showcasing the spectacular end to the incredible evening that was our Derail the Tories after-party following the protest of the tory conference in Manchester on 1st October. Endless gratitude to all those who came down and made that night as special as it was and helped us raise funds for the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) North West branches. Of course sincere thanks to Mr Wilson's Second Liners for this particular moment and all those absolutely 'avin it on the dancefloor!! Watch this space for more reminiscing of the evening coming soon... and we can't wait til next time!!

25/09/2023

20/09/2023

Unbelievably excited to announce that Mr Wilson's Second Liners are bringing their party brass to Band On The Wall October 1st.

Incredible musicians set to close the evening with a live show you won't soon forget!

Ticket and event link in comments!

19/09/2023

Next event at Band on the Wall - October 1st
Link in bio

🔥Barbarism🔥

"Bourgeois society stands at the crossroads, either transition to socialism or regression into barbarism" Freidrich Engels

Our next gig on
✨✨October 1st✨✨
Band on the Wall
During the Tory party conference in Manchester

In partnership with People's Assembly Manchester, after the protest!

Our team have been working hard to make this a big one!

Fundraising for RMT strikers
✊solidarity✊

19/09/2023

🔥Barbarism🔥

"Bourgeois society stands at the crossroads, either transition to socialism or regression into barbarism" Freidrich Engels

Our next gig on
✨✨October 1st✨✨
Band on the Wall
During the Tory party conference in Manchester

In partnership with People's Assembly Manchester, after the protest!

Our team have been working hard to make this a big one!

Fundraising for RMT strikers
✊solidarity✊

14/09/2023

🔥 Yemi Bolatiwa 🔥

Our next strike fundraiser on
✨✨ October 1st ✨✨
Band on the wall

Link in bio

Our team has been working really hard to make it a big one! The Tories are coming to Manchester for their annual party conference and we wanna show them what we think of their bu****it!

In partnership with the Peoples Assembly Manchester, showing solidarity and fundraising for RMT ✊✊

Photo credit:

13/09/2023

Gig Economy MCR presents....

DERAIL THE TORIES!

The official after-party following the People’s Assembly’s rally against the Tory Party conference, Sun Oct 1st. Band on the Wall, NQ.

A night of live music, comradery and resistance to raise money for local branches of the mighty R.M.T! ✊

As a shower of inept and morally bankrupt scam artists continue to drag us into despair, the least we can do is come together to celebrate who we are and show that we will continue to rise and build collective strength. So together, let's laugh, sing, dance, plot, and raise money for those who are fighting on the front line of the worker’s movement in Britain and stand in solidarity with the workers of the world.

Music line up:

🔥 Yemi Bolitawa
🔥 Motormouf
🔥 No Rest for the Surfers
🔥 Barbarism
🔥 More TBA

Doors open at 17:00, Music starts at 18:00

This is a big one so we need more volunteers than usual. Message to join us, free tickets to the event for volunteers!

We are looking for raffle prizes if you have anything you would like to donate it would be much appreciated.

We also wanna really go for it on dressing the room this time with banners. If you want your group/org's banner displayed let us know.
Now this is what we call a political party! 🥳 Please help us spread the word far and wide! 🙏

All aboard! 🚂

13/09/2023

🔥 Yemi Bolatiwa 🔥

Our next strike fundraiser on
✨✨ October 1st ✨✨
Band on the wall

Link in bio

Our team has been working really hard to make it a big one! The Tories are coming to Manchester for their annual party conference and we wanna show them what we think of their bu****it!

In partnership with the Peoples Assembly Manchester, showing solidarity and fundraising for RMT ✊✊

20/08/2023

Comrades of all colours and creeds! (and all identities 💚)

This next gig of ours is no doubt gonna be our biggest and loudest yet. The tories (🤮) are coming to Manchester for their annual party conference (inside a sniper guarded Midland Hotel inside a frickin' assault rifle guarded cage) and we're gonna show 'em what we think of their bu****it!

Of course we wanna show 'em what we think about their attacks on the working people of our country, including new proposed anti-strike laws, but it goes much deeper....

The destructive neoliberal, individualist agenda that they embody has been spread, imposed and enforced upon working people all over our world, resulting in devastating impacts not just here in the UK, Europe and North America, but also in South America, Central America, the Carribean, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

That's why on October 1st, in partnership with The People's Assembly - Manchester, we show international solidarity with the workers of our world, in a BIG way. We really want this one to be FAR more diverse than our previous events - to breed connection and solidarity between various communities, and to demonstrate the pride we have for the beautiful multiculturalism of our city - our Manchester. A city that the ruling class and the neoliberal elite are most certainly not welcome in.

We also want to celebrate the resolve and dedication of striking workers who are staying strong despite being up against very stubborn and powerful forces, and disappointingly some of them being let down by their union leaderships. All money raised will be going to the hardship funds of local union branches, so we know the money is going exactly where it's needed.

So we need our programme of performers and our audience to reflect this sentiment. Please get in touch if you think you can help us in achieving this.

Also, feel free to follow us on other platforms 😁
https://linktr.ee/gig.economy_mcr

With love and solidarity,
The Gig Economy MCR team.

28/07/2023

And last but not least.... we're delighted to have him again and no doubt he'll bring some rowdiness to the night....

It's Gavin the Goliath!

He even entitled his EP 'Hate My Boss', so y'know.... makes sense....

Check him out at: https://gavinthegoliath.bandcamp.com/album/hate-my-boss-ep

27/07/2023

Also we're chuffed to have local ol' favourite singer-songwriter-comedian Gerry O'Gorman who'll be giving us his hot take on all sorts, including the 'levelling up' agenda and even the layout of IKEA....

Check him out in action at: https://youtu.be/YXobmPU34CQ

27/07/2023

We're also really pleased to have the soulful sounds of the brilliant Jon Coley to melt all your little hearts 💚

Plus, he runs an independent musicians' union, so y'know....

Good people. Good times. Good cause. Good stuff.

27/07/2023

27/07/2023

Excited to have the mesmerising Shelli Le Fay performing for us at Open Kitchen at the People's History Museum on Saturday night, showing her solidarity with the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) in their fight for fair pay, jobs & conditions.

Check her out! https://linktr.ee/ShelliLeFay

RVSP at: https://fb.me/e/1780pblq5

04/07/2023

Doing our bit for class consciousness at over the weekend. Had a great time connecting with people & facilitating the 'Think Global, Build Local' workshop.

And, as always.... having a fu***ng awesome party! 🎉

Every interaction is an opportunity to build collective power.

09/05/2023

More snippets of last Sunday's Workers strike extravaganza! ✨ More events to come so tell your friends🥳