Class war 2024: Palestine, strikes, and anti-racism

Pelican House
144 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E1 5QJ (view map)

Saturday 17th February 2024

Accessibility - Accessible Toilets, Complimentary Ticket for Assistant, Quiet Space, Service Animals Area, Step Free Access, Wheelchair Accessible

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Class war 2024: Palestine, strikes, and anti-racism

Strikes, Palestine and Imperialism, and anti-racism for 2024 and beyond. A day for revolutionaries and everyone curious about revolutionary politics to come together, hear from activists in different parts of the movement, and resource ourselves for the struggles ahead.

*If you're joining on zoom please don't book tickets on this page, just register here*

Join a day of collective discussion in East London and on zoom that aims to do two things: bring people together from different movements to learn from each other and gain a better understanding of our struggles, and strategise together about what we can do better, how we can build and strengthen ourselves to win.

We are an organisation of revolutionary socialists hosting this conference but we want to create a space for everyone who wants to see the end of capitalism. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned activist or someone brand new to politics.

There are three sessions through the day, and you can stay for the whole day or drop in and out. Check back here for more info about the way we will structure the sessions, what we want them to focus on, and more.

Doors at 10:30 for an 11:00 start.

11:00-12:30: Anti-imperialism and Palestine solidarity

12:30-13:30: LUNCH

13:30-15:00: What is happening to the strike wave?

15:00-15:15: BREAK

15:15-17:00: Racism and anti-racism in 2024 and beyond

There will be free professional childcare run by the Nanny Solidarity Network throughout the day, but please let us know when reserving a ticket if you might be bringing kids so we can make sure we have enough childcare providers booked! **Please email rs21organiser@gmail.com if you are reserving a childcare space so that we can confirm it with the provider - if you don't hear from us this is not guaranteed**

The space is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet. A COVID air filter will be in use throughout the day. If you have other accessibility needs, or any questions, please let us know by emailing rs21organiser@gmail.com.

This event is organised by rs21 - Revolutionary Socialism in the 21st Century. We are a Marxist organisation with branches around Britain. Find out more about us at www.rs21.org.uk/ and sign up to become a member or subscribe to our mailing list here www.rs21.org.uk/join/

London Events Discussion

The Lineup

Session 1:

Anindya Bhattacharyya
Neil Rogall
More TBC

Session 2:

Dr Louise Whitton, junior doctor and BMA activist who led the pickets at the Royal London and helps organise a health bloc on Palestine marches
Ian Allinson, union activist and author of Workers Can Win! A Guide to Organising At Work
Tara Povey , Secretary, IWGB Charity Workers Branch and member of Workers for a Free Palestine

Session 3:

Glen Hart: 27 years as a worker on the tube, a TU activist and a dedicated anti-racist campaigner. Previously serving on the TUC Race Relations Committee and Chair of the RMT Black Members Committee, he has made history as the first-ever elected Black Regional Officer in the RMT Union's 155-year heritage.
No More Exclusions (NME) is a Black-led and community-based abolitionist grassroots coalition movement founded in 2018 by Black teachers and Black excluded students. Our organising centres the voices and experiences of children and young people at the margins who have experienced oppressive education and exclusion. We are focused on racial justice, abolishing school exclusions and all forms of exclusionary education. We are busy building abolitionist alternatives in education and beyond.
Sara Bafo is NME youth group member and lead organizers of NME’s political education programmes. Sara is also a community educator for young people in North London where she explores, reimagines and builds transformative educational practices.
Elaine one of the founding members of NME, trustees, strategy group member and youth group lead. Elaine is also a Youth worker, neurodiverse with lived experiences of School exclusion.