Monthly Archives: April 2011

Concluding thoughts of our FoC

Posted on April 29, 2011 by strikegazadpres

It’s been… emotional. Two weeks of strike action, 6,000 leaflets handed out, 48 articles (and counting) written about us, two BBC radio interviews, hundreds of letters in support, countless hours of labour, nine journalists. All because management would not give … Continue reading →

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Striking Tindle journalists hold street party outside HQ

Posted on April 28, 2011 by strikegazadpres

The Enfield Nine ended their fortnight’s strike in celebratory mood today outside Tindle headquarters in Farnham. They organised a colourful street party complete with bunting, fairy cakes, cucumber sandwiches and music in a bid to persuade their owner Sir Ray … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of our news editor

Posted on April 28, 2011 by strikegazadpres

FOR almost two weeks now I and my colleagues have been making a stand over the staffing levels at North London and Herts Newspapers. Recently our news editor of three years, Henry Ellis, moved on to our sister paper at … Continue reading →

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Summary of day five

Posted on April 27, 2011 by strikegazadpres

ACTOR and artistic director of The Principal Theatre Company Paul Gladwin rallied the troups outside our offices in Enfield this morning with his rendition of Shakespeare’s King Henry V battle cry. Dressed in full costume, chain mail and sword, Paul inspired the Enfield … Continue reading →

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A brief summary of day four

Posted on April 27, 2011 by strikegazadpres

Day four the Tindle strikers regrouped in Enfield Town, before drafting a press release rebutting claims that we have not been helpful in generating revenue-raising ideas (see below). We then headed in to Wood Green and Muswell Hill, where we … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of photographer Adam Holt

Posted on April 26, 2011 by strikegazadpres

Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has written letters and posted comments on this blog. Your support is testament to our cause and further proof that we are right and management are wrong! This dispute has been running … Continue reading →

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Tindle staff hit back at claim: ‘only reply was a strike’

Posted on April 26, 2011 by strikegazadpres

STRIKING journalists at North London & Herts Newspapers have today hit back at claims by Tindle management that they have not offered any suggestions to help dig the company out of recession. All our supporters who have written to our … Continue reading →

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Message from Enfield Council’s cabinet member for culture

Posted on April 26, 2011 by strikegazadpres

Dear Sir Ray Tindle, Re: Proposed Cuts In Staffing To Enfield Advertiser, Enfield Gazette, Haringey Advertiser and Barnet Press I am writing to you regarding the proposed cuts to staffing for the above titles and to try and dissuade you … Continue reading →

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Sub James Lowe quotes Churchill

Posted on April 25, 2011 by strikegazadpres

AS the heartfelt messages on this website show and the YouTube clip of Wednesday’s procession through Enfield conveys, there are a lot of people out there who still believe that having a medium to amplify and project the voice of people … Continue reading →

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Week 1 on YouTube

Posted on April 25, 2011 by strikegazadpres

Here are the edited highlights of our first week on strike. The 11 minute movie features singing outside our office in Enfield Town, an interview with deputy general secretary of the NUJ Michelle Stanistreet, the mock-funeral of North London and … Continue reading →

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