January London.
The discussed campaign against last week propose the next of the that the TUC supports against January.
TUC is against decision TUC general possible to argue ther for similar in movement the camMeanwhile, Vauxhall Section is hosting a Fight Alton's Bill' meeting on Friday 27 November. The meeting is sponsored by Lambeth Against Alton, well as the Lambeth Trades Counci and Vaux hall and Norwood Labour Parties.
For more information about Lambeth Against Alton phone Joan on 582 2955 (ansaphone) or Carol on 254 0261 (daytime), or Juliette on 671 7285.
BIRMINGHAM FAB iS THE FIGHT Alton's Bill campaign is in the midst of preparing its first national action. On Thursday 21 1988, the day before Liberal MP David Alton's Private Mémbers Bill receives its second Westminster, in the afternoon. This will be followed by an all-women torchlight demonstration in central paign is now the central Task tor ainose conceru ed with fighting the Alton Bill between now and the second reading in January.
the national campaign already contacting a wide range of speakers, them to attend the rally. Jo women trade unionists, a well as other Labour MPs MPs will be invited to ad dress the audience at CenDoctors, Christians entertainers are also being Centre (back of Marks and Spencer), and speakers include Clare Short, MP, NAC and NALGO Black •Workers GrOuD.
Birmingham FAB also organising a picket of MP Jill Knight will take place from 4.31 to 6.30pm, also on Friday November, at Crescent, Edgbaston Five 16 Greenfield Crescent, Ways. Knight is a leading Bionsor of David Alton's For more information about Birmingham FAB, phone Bridget on 021-440 0173 (evening, venin on evening or Bernie on 021-236 832 (daytime); write c/o Geraldine A wide selection groups and campaigns wil be offered a literature stal! or display space in Central Hall. And. of course lOca FAB groups as trade unions, Labour Parties and others should bring their • banners for display.
The first set of stickers for the campaign has just been produced (details below). More leaflets and posters will soon be rolling including publicity details • action. 'or lie a Jallual.
Meanwhile FAB is pro. ducing its second bulletin for local groups response to the rapidly growing deland or mot mation of all kinds. Each week, local groups are still blossoming. Petition Those listed below are just a few of the many that have already taken to the streets across the country The national FAB petition is now available and has already become key method of raising discusOTHER FAB groups can be contacted as follows:
Greenwich: phone Rona on 01-856 0296 ext 261. 01228394 Phone Liz on Islington:
phone Cath on 061-223 4470 or write t Manchester FAB, c/o PO •Box (South PDO), Manchester M14 SDD Nottingham: phone Mary on 0602 62324 Scotland: groups exist in Edinburgh, , Glasgow Ayr and Dundee; phone Scottish Abortion Campaign coordinator strong on 041-945 3943 (evenings), or write c/o SAC, PO Box Glasgow G1.
Sheffield: co Women s ShefCouncil ritter co the 10n2 ticularly to begin second reading this 1 Saturday 16 January regional public across the campaign Plans build action calling group ye information Wild Weste WC2B Cour
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reading in the House of Commons, FAB is organis- ing a mass lobby of MPs and a rally in Central Hall,
Liz Arm.