Kirkby: Legacies of Struggle

Like many Unemployed Workers’ Centres across the UK, Kirkby was independently run by unemployed people themselves. These centres emerged as a grassroots response to the devastating impact of mass unemployment on working class communities during the deindustrialisation of the 1980s and 1990s.

They offered not only practical support, but also a sense of solidarity through bridging the gap between employed and unemployed workers, trade unions, and local communities.

Hear from local organisers about how the struggles of Kirkby’s community resonates in today’s context. Come along to take part in a lively discussion!

With thanks to the North West Film Archive for giving us permission to screen the film.