Category Archives: Rights

Why I am Striking on November 30th

Posted on November 29, 2011 by jruddy

Well, actually I’m not technically going on strike. Angus Council, several years ago, decided that in order to celebrate St. Andrews Day, it would move a bank holiday elsewhere in the year to the end of November. So I already had … Continue reading →

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One strike I wont support

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jruddy

While I fully support the right of any worker to withdraw their labour, the strike by Jockeys on Monday is one I cannot support. The fact that the Jockeys are condoning the use of the whip on race horses and are even trying to force a change of the new rules show that the welfare of their mounts is the last things on their minds. Continue reading →

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Let’s have that referendum

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jruddy

The former leader of the SNP has called for a referendum straight away, because of a policy that could have “destructive consequences” for Scotland. I agree we should have a referendum, but not for the reason he does. Gordon Wilson, … Continue reading →

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Conference Day Two: Evening Fringe

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jruddy

This evening I went to two events, one well attended and the other less so, but they both provided a fascinating insight and I learnt something from each. The first was on Children’s rights and the other was on the … Continue reading →

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