OccupyLSX Proposals
There are 118 registered proposals.
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Investigate Standard Chartered (the apartheid bank) now and return all stolen assets to the hungry of Africa! #OccupyCameronsHungerSummit
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David Cameron the UK Prime Minister is organising a summit of world leaders at the end of the 2012 Olympic Games on Sunday 10th August 2012 in London to discuss world hunger. Standard Chartered a UK registered South African bank (the Aparteid Bank) is currently under investigation by the New York bank regulator for systematic corruption. Occupy London calls on the UK government to order a no holds barred criminal investigation into Standard Chartered and to promise to return all money discovered to be laundered from the people of Africa back to the hungry people from whom it has been stolen... bring your tent!!! OccupyCameronsHungerSummit |
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All Central Banks need to be chartered under DEMOCRATIC control with necessary checks, balances and laws to prevent political corruption
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Each and every national Central Bank needs to be chartered under national and internal regional DEMOCRATIC control. DEMOCRATIC control of central banks must also be combined with the necessary checks, balances and laws required to ensure Central Banks are not able to undermine DEMOCRACY by dishonestly assessing the economic situation in order to manipulate public opinion and general election results. All central banks need a democratically agreed charter as an operational mandate to ensure continuous DEMOCRATIC accountability and must also report at least four times a year to cross-party elected representatives of the people in national and/or regional assemblies & parliaments and report at any other time as required. |
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The Central Banking Role Needs Democratic Control!
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Each and every national Central Bank needs to be brought under national and internal regional DEMOCRATIC control. DEMOCRATIC control of central banks must also be combined with the necessary checks, balances and laws required to ensure Central Banks are not able to undermine DEMOCRACY by dishonestly assessing the economic situation in order to manipulate public opinion and general election results. DEMOCRACTICALLY controlled central banks need to be continuously DEMOCRATICALLY accountable and therefore report at least four times a year to cross-party elected representatives of the people in national and/or regional assemblies & parliaments and report at any other time as required. |
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Establish a Democratic Committee on Banking Supervision (DCBS) to bring national Central Banks under direct Democratic control @OccupyDCBS
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Each and every national Central Bank needs to be brought under national and regional non-partisan Democratically elected control and must report directly to cross-party elected representatives of the people in their national and/or regional assemblies & parliaments. A Democratic Committee on Banking Supervision (DCBS) consisting of non-partisan Democratically elected representatives of the people and leading banking supervision experts needs to be established as the non-partisan international banking legal authority through a Democratic Committee on Banking Supervision (DCBS) TREATY & CONSITUTION that have been Democratically Authorised. Once operational the Democratic Committee on Banking Supervision (DCBS) needs to continuously Democratically accountable and so report at least four times a year to non-partisan elected representatives of the people in national and/or regional assemblies & parliaments and report at any other time as required. @OccupyDCBS |
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#Prosecute&RecoverBankersBonuses who systematically committed #LIBORcrime 2 hide bank losses & 2 save & maximise their bonuses! @OccupyIFCT
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Each time a Bank rigged LIBOR it was to gain an illegal advantage in order to fraudulently make large amounts of money for the benefit of Bank Trading and Risk Teams and Bank Departments and individual Bank Traders and Bank Executives. Therefore all BONUSES paid to all Banking Executives and Trading & Risk Teams worldwide since at least 2008 have been fraudulently acquired and so MUST BE REPAID to shareholders in full with compound interest and all Banking Bonuses MUST now be SUSPENDED for Financial Service Executives and Trading & Risk Teams with immediate effect until all prosecutions are complete of those responsible for fraudulently fixing LIBOR and of other interest rate fixing crimes. In addition Employment Contracts need to be TERMINATED globally for all Financial Services Executives and Trading & Risk Teams worldwide and Fixed Standard Financial Services Employment Contracts need to be IMPOSED globally to PREVENT fraudulent Bankers PAY, PENSIONS & BONUSES from further damaging the economy of the world and to save 99% of people from having to keep paying the extortionately high price of funding the fraudulent greed of Bank Executives and Bank Trading and Risk Teams. @OccupyIFCT |
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for prevention of nonces/killers
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there are 3 occunonces and killers that i personally have been aware of, (though i keep my ear fairly close to the ground i fear there may be more) the most highly publicized used a false name. Lots and Lots of others use false/multiple names both online and IRL. Those people that have been arrested neednt worry them because any previous sex offences/bail offences will obviously be picked up at the copshop. so therefore to proceed, everybody who has not been arrested should submit two forms of id (passport/driving licence/bill/benefits form etc etc) to a committee of people who are above suspician. . The committee shall go by the handle "committe on unoccupy activities" remember, if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear, |
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To Enforce SSP with particular regard to tobacco
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Tobacco does not just harm oneself, it is a local pollutant, its infernal fug hanging above occupy london meetings (where we often have children present)like the cancerous cloud it is. i have often observed people having a quiet drink or sniffing a quiet line be excluded from meetings for this but those legal and illegal drugs only harm the person imbibing. i have read the SSP and (badly phrased though it is) and rule 13 "occupy london is an alcohol and drug free space" seems to leave little room for maunevre. alcohol is a drug, tobacco is a drug, "drugs"(narcotics) are drugs. clean up the language or clean up your lungs. i also believe the incessent smoking violates rule 2 - the physical boundaries - that is the lungs which are passively violated. |
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To Endorse Arthur as the Messiah
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This proposal is for the movement to get ahead of the curve by backing the right jesus horse. that horse is clearly arthur, the other occupretenders to this throne cannot hold a votive candle to his mad messianic skills, if were gonna win were gonna need to go quasi-religious, (it gives us more rights etc)so please please all get behind this initiative. |
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Occupy London asks 4 your support 2 establish an International Financial Criminal Tribunal 2 prosecute 4 financial crimes against the 99%
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Occupy London would like to make a call to all like minded people to join together and help us to establish an International Financial Criminal Tribunal to investigate executives, regulators, politicians, managers and sales teams suspected of involvement in any past, present or future financial, economic and corporate crimes against humanity. The crimes to be investigated include but are not limited to the fraudulent "mis-selling" of sub-prime mortgages; insurance policies; fake Interest Rate Derivative hedge products; credit default swaps and the fraudulent setting of LIBOR. Fraud is not "wrong doing" it has, in fact, always been a crime punishable by law with maximum sentences set for the worst offenders of many years in prison. ================================= more info ================================= As yet another level of clearly institutionalised financial corruption is revealed to the public, it has become obvious that the current political-legal process fails to protect the vast majority of people across the world from endemic financial abuse. Each banking scandal is followed by politicians tediously calling for the same old pointless inquiry designed to produce the same old recommendations to maintain the status quo: allow the corruption to continue unabated whilst re-branding and re-arranging the regulators like re-arranging the deckchairs on the Titanic. The only conclusion that can reasonably be reached is that democratic politics around the world is fundamentally corrupted by international financial and multinational corporate interests operating out of global business hubs such as the City of London and Wall street, New York. By definition international financial institutions and multinational corporations operate globally and because human and environmental impact laws are only enforced nationally, at the discretion of institutionally corruptible politicians, this means that even after worldwide regulatory agreements are reached, such as, the international Basel accords for banking regulation, the companies and those responsible for their operation and regulation are effectively beyond the rule of law. We the 99% must no longer allow fraudulent and socio-economic-environmentally destructive corporate criminal activities to evade/avoid criminal sanctions by simply shifting operations to another part of the world. Essentially then in an integrated global economy the nation state system of governance is simply unable to deal with the global criminal operations of many international financial institutions and multinational corporations. Following the post WW2 model of progressive multilateral reconstruction and trust building there now clearly needs to be an International Financial Criminal Tribunal to bring this never ending stream of institutionalised financial corruption to an end. This tribunal is needed, both as a way to punish those involved in past, present and future financial crimes against humanity, but also as the starting point of a new era in which global corporations and post-2008 capitalism can be properly regulated for the good of all based on universal financial and corporate accountability enforced at the global level. The Occupy movement internationally would like to make a call to all like minded people in the world to join together and help us to establish an International Financial Criminal Tribunal so that international business can finally be brought under the rule of universal law. ========================================= Frequently Asked Questions: ========================================= FAQ 1) What will be the legal framework followed by the IFCT? [The IFCT will be based upon the principal of universal crimes against humanity (financial crimes against humanity) and/or will also use the internationally agreed Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Basel accords, particularly Basel II, as one of the starting points for financial criminal investigations. IFCT judgements will be based on the "balance of probabilities" rather than being "beyond reasonable doubt". To decide the exact legal framework of the IFCT during the initial stages of establishment is not possible and it would be disingenuous to pretend otherwise. FAQ 2) What precedents are there for an IFCT? [The International Financial Criminal Tribunal should seek out the best approach possible by reviewing examples of previous and/or existing supranational courts such as the International Court of Justice; International Criminal Court and even the Nuremberg international war crimes tribunals held after World War 2. The Nuremberg trials were based on the principle of universal law, which was subsequently developed and established in the UN declaration of universal human rights by Stephane Hessel, a german born french resistance fighter and concentration camp survivor. The universal law concept now enshrined at the highest level of international law was Stephane's idea and the word "universal" was established by him to be the keystone in the UN "universal" declaration of human rights. Now in his 90s Stephane Hessel recently wrote in French an essay ((Indignez-Vous!) as an indignant reaction to the 2008 international banking crises and a rallying call for people to resist the unjustifiable austerity policies that are being forced by national governments onto the 99% of people that governments are supposed to represent and protect. Whilst the 1% of people that national governments really represent and protect: bankers, business executives, private equity, regulators and politicians; who are universally accepted as the criminal cause of the 2008 banking crises, continue to increase their already obscenely disproportionate wealth by criminally cheating 99% of people out of their: savings, homes, pensions, health care, job security, educational opportunities and future aspirations. Stephane Hessel's essay (five thousand words) was published as a pamphlet (forty pages) in December 2010 and quickly became a best selling book in France (Indignez-Vous!) and in Spain (Indignados!), which was one of the inspirations of the "Los Indigdanos" (the indignantly outraged) movement in Spain and the Occupy movement worldwide. The english version (Time for Outrage!) has not been widely publicised by the UK media. In fact Occupy London had to even donate a copy to the British Library! in December 2011, which up until that point unbelievably didn't have the English version (Time for Outrage!) of Stephane Hessel's international best selling book!] Frequently Asked Questions continued… FAQ 3) What sentences should be available to be passed by the IFCT? Sentences that should be available to be passed by the IFCT include but are not limited to many years in prison for those financial criminals found guilty of the worst financial crimes against humanity; fines against companies, countries and individuals and the full recovery of assets (including ownership of banks and companies) fraudulently acquired through the proceeds of financial crimes against humanity. ========================================= Quotes: ========================================= “Never has so much money been owned by so few to so many.” Mervyn King, Governor Bank of England, 21 Oct 2009 |
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Nuremberg style International Financial Criminal Tribunal needed to prosecute past, present and future financial crimes against the 99%.
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Occupy London would like to make a call to all like minded people in the world to join together and help us to establish a Nuremberg style International Financial Criminal Tribunal to investigate executives, regulators, politicians, managers and sales teams suspected of involvement in any past, present or future financial, economic and corporate crimes against humanity. The crimes to be investigated include but are not limited to the fraudulent "mis-selling" of sub-prime mortgages; insurance policies; fake Interest Rate Derivative hedge products; credit default swaps and the fraudulent setting of LIBOR. Fraud is not "wrong doing" it has, in fact, always been a crime punishable by law with maximum sentences set for the worst offenders of many years in prison. |
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To ringfence £300 for Nomadic Occupy
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To ringfence £300 for Nomadic Occupy for hiring of vans to transport equipment as and when necessary. Van hire via friendly contact is £50 per move. Background - van hire costs have mostly been met by individual nomads until the last move, for which £50 was allocated. The Nomads are largely self-supporting but are struggling to keep up with paying these transport costs. GA where £50 was allocated agreed that Nomads could request £50 every fortnight for transport if transport was needed. This proposal is intended to ensure that the next 6 moves of the Nomads can be covered - that there will be money in the account, ringfenced specifically for this purpose. |
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To ringfence £100 for OL publicity materials. - Submitted by the nomads
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To ringfence £100 for OL publicity materials. Exactly what these are to be (flyers, stickers, newsletter etc) to be decided by relevant groups in the future... Nomadic Occupy would just like to ensure that the money is there when it is needed. Background - a similar proposal was almost passed at a previous GA but became bogged down in what the publicity material would be and where it would go. This is an attempt to safeguard the money while ideas are debated and deliberated on and until a decision is made. |
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Outreach working group (Liz & Tina B) Finance proposal for £650
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£380 for badges(large) these will make money so its a start up fund £170 for vinyl stickers (car and window) £100 for 5,000 flyers/leaflets on recycled card |
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Counter Olympics Network - Finance Proposal - Submitted by Fanny
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This is a finance request/proposal from Harj and me. Occupy London GA has previously decided to support the Counterolympics demonstration on July 28th, which reached consensus unanimously and without concerns. For months now I've heard many people saying Occupy 'should do something' about the Olympics, and this is the biggest protest that is planned. A demo unfortunately doesn't happen without funding (for banner materials, van hire, maybe amplification or generator), so we are asking for Occupy to chip in £70 to support Counterolympics financially as well, as we have money and the network doesn't. Both Friday and Sunday are good for me to come and present this, but if it's Friday please can you put it a bit later on the agenda as I probably finish work just before 7 and won't make it to the very start of the GA. |
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Global People Power - Submitted by Barnaby Flynn
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Submitted by Barnaby Flynn Global People Power. G-PPower (The strategy is what is important. Not its name.) · G-PPower Many Minds. Link Global Occupy/Global Spring movements to regulate multinational corporations by creating a global internet based direct democratic platform utilising social media style. · G-PPower One Action. Gain popular global support and participation of Many Minds by holding monthly Occupy the World Wide Weekend occupations on the first weekend of every month in cities, town and streets around the world. Drive the implementation of Many Minds by encouraging people to inform their MPs that they will be prioritising their votes for politicians who sign up to implement Many Minds alongside other nations. · G-PPower One Heart. G-PPower Participants can upload to the social media platform their "Intimate Humanity for Global Empathy" profiles. Through any medium, word, film, song or visual art, G-PPower Participants share their needs, desires, fears, loves, vision, mission and shadow selves. They can make an empathic link to how global problems affecting people around the world in increasingly similar ways. |
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Three days of direct action in October 2012
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In the name of Occupy London, Occupy London shall organise three days of action from Saturday 13th october 2012 until Monday 15th October 2012 in locations to be announced. this shall include a general call out for other groups to plan actions also, strikes, occupy, resist etc. Also that Occupy London shall support the TUC with its October 20th action and the students action on the 13th October.Also that we shall do a solidarity action on the 17th with New York actions (black Monday) this is the begining..... + Pot banging Oct 15 (Dr T) |
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Support for murdered Brazilian activists
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Two Brazilian activists, Almir Nogueira de Amorim and João Luiz Telles Penetra, have been brutally murdered in the Guanabara Bay. They were fishermen fighting against the construction of gas and oil pipelines by a Brazilian multinational, Petrobras, which disrupted their fishing and livelihood. They spoke at the recent Rio + 20 conference. I intend to propose that Occupy London sends its signature in support of the statement under the article which follows. I will not be at the Friday GA, so is there anyone who would be prepared to read the statement at the GA? http://climate-connections.org/2012/06/29/action-alert-denounce-the-murder-of-fishermenactivists-in-rio/ |
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Actions in the Autumn
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What role does Occupy London have locally and globally? What actions should Occupy London be organizing and supporting in the Autumn? I would like to propose this as a topic of discussion for one of the GAs. Probably the Sunday would be best. I am happy to facilitate this part of the Assembly. It will probably be good to have an hour for it. |
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£145 for food
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£145 for food as Shoreditch has now gone and new campsite needs to replace gas and food. Proposed by Lee from Tranquility. |
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Move Saturday GAs to Sunday
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Move 2pm Saturday GAs to 3pm Sunday starting weekend 7-8th July. Reason: There are a lot of actions and other events on Saturday whereas Sunday seems to be much more popular. |
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Actions in October 2012
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In the name of Occupy London, Occupy London shall organise three days of action from Saturday 13th october 2012 until Monday 15th October 2012 in locations to be announced. this shall include a general call out for other groups to plan actions also, strikes, occupy, resist etc. Also that Occupy London shall support the TUC with its October 20th action and the students action on the 13th October.Also that we shall do a solidarity action on the 17th with New York actions (black Monday) this is the begining..... |
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Occupy LSX to send a message of support to people involved in the Occupation in Ghana (the HEDZOLEKLOWA Endeavour)
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Forthcoming... |
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Statement of support for Simon Moore
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A two year ASBO was yesterday imposed on Simon Moore, our friend and fellow protestor at Leyton Marsh. Like us, Simon believed that what was happening on Leyton Marsh was wrong and needed to be resisted peacefully. Like us, Simon did not want to see a beautiful habitat and recreational space enclosed, contaminated and destroyed for a wasteful temporary facility for the Olympics. Like us, Simon was prepared to show his opposition to this destructive land grab. Like us, he was intimidated with the full force of the law and criminalised. Like Simon, we do not wish to stop speaking the truth about legitimate issues around the Olympics such as environmental destruction and suspension of our human rights. Like Simon, we will not stop peacefully protesting. Like Simon, we will not stop speaking out about what is right. Like Simon, we refuse to fear doing what is right and just in the face of repression. We stand together against this injustice and speak as one. Simon is one of us and we are all Simon Moore! |
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£2500 to clean up Finsbury Square
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Occupy London should make a reasonable offer to Islington Council to pay for the clean-up of Finsbury Square. The amount should not be too low as to be an insult to the residents of Islington, who otherwise will have to pick up the bill. Therefore the minimum amount I propose is £2,500.00 (this is subjective based on the briefest of assessments) to be combined with a genuine offer from Occupy London to provide sufficient competent volunteers to work under the direction of Islington Council to clear-up and re-landscape Finsbury Square.Additional commentOccupy failed at Finsbury Square because insufficient people involved with Occupy London had the practical skills, experience and desire required to make Finsbury Square a success. Occupy London needs to both learn from and take responsibility for mistakes made. The £2,500.00 compensation amount and volunteer clean-up combination is subjective and based on the briefest of assessments. |
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£650 for TCU tent
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A decision needs to be made on the St Pauls Tent City University tent (the actual 6mx6m tent from Occupy LSX complete with banners and signs. A deal has been reached with the owners who are being very supportive. They're willing to accept a replacement so that the original can be used for Occupy travelling talks, events etc. This is a bargain and provides Occupy with an valuable resource it owns and can make much use of, even beyond its iconic significance. The owners are sound people, having loaned the tent throughout the occupation. But they will be needing it or a replacement for an event in the summer. They do need to know what's happening now. The tent in good condition but will need approx £60 worth of welding done to repair steel joints damaged in the evacuation from St Paul's. Storage will be free of charge care of Occupy supporters, and travel is to be paid for by working groups wanting to use it eg for events, tours. COSTS Supplying owners with a replacement tent - based on internet research 500 Welding 60 Transport: A one day job. Van hire: cheapest found to date: £60 Congestion Charge one day: £10 Diesel Local with any balance returned: £20 Transport total: £90 GRAND TOTAL £650 |
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£600 for flyers for festivals and other events
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As we have a number of festivals and outreach events coming up and as we have spent hardly any of our diminishing pot on materials for this I would like to make a finance request. I haven't priced everything up yet as I need to trawl back through emails to get costs and intend this request to be a collaborative one. Given that several events have been financially supported by Occupy (May 12, Carnival of Dirt etc) for general outreach materials etc I very much hope that this initial request will be regarded in the same light. I will of course add more detail but feel it is important to make this request now. So £600 to cover leaflets (to include general statements and policies, pamphlets about process and how GA's work, any other materials we may develop in the next couple of weeks. Badges - a range of Occupy London ones e.g. I love Occupy, Occupy London etc Contribution to materials for laminated educational displays about OL eg photos |
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Propose sending petition regarding government responsibilities for housing
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"I propose Occupy London supports this statement." Petition to Downing Street about housing Occupy London Petition Re: Government Responsibilities for Housing We are delivering this petition on behalf of Occupy London. As representatives of the Economics Working Group of OL, we are the signatories of this document, acting on behalf of the OL General Assembly which approved both its principles and its content at its meeting of 23rd June 2012. It is difficult to argue against the general and particular merits of the initiative proposed, this taking account of the acute crisis in housing which is generally acknowledged by all those working in the sector. While this policy has been developed independently by the Economics Working Group of Occupy London, it both reflects, and draws upon, a variety of suggested policy initiatives which would seem to enjoy wide and urgently felt support from a majority of professionals with an interest in the field. The imperative need for a stimulus for the economy is impossible to overstate, and this agenda provides the best possible place to start. It is clear that blind adherence to housing policies that have been shown to be both ineffective and economically disastrous over an extended period has nothing but continuing social damage to offer to the people or economy of our country, either in the short or longer term. We understand that you will find it difficult to avoid engaging with the issues raised other than on the basis of spurious and outmoded economic ideology. However, we look forward to prompt ‘real world’ action to address this fundamental and as yet outstanding duty to the country whose people you lay claim to represent. Yours Sincerely |
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Bread & Circuses
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We would like to propose a Roving GA to Lincoln Inn Fields on Friday with the following topic. Ideally we would like this to be the main or only theme of the GA as we are hoping for it to be an Outreach event. 'Bread and Circuses' was the basic Roman formula for the well-being of the population, and hence a political strategy unto itself. In the case of politics, the phrase is used to describe the creation of public approval, not through exemplary or excellent public service or public policy, but through diversion, distraction, and/or the mere satisfaction of the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace. Grand spectacles are being deployed by the government and corporations to take our minds off austerity measures, the global economic crisis and the commodification of everything, even art.We face a hostile corporate assault on public spaces, art and communities. |
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Emergency GAs
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Emergency General Assemblies may be called only if there is a matter to discuss that is of extreme threat to people or resources of Occupy London. The Emergency General Assembly must be approved by at least 3 regular members of the Process Working Group. A call out for the Emergency General Assembly must be given at least 6 hours in advance to allow people to participate. |
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Request for £50 towards the expenses of Occupy Nomads
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Nomadic Occupy have been largely self-funding for the last 3 months, they have covered all their food and sanitation costs and most of their transport and infrastructure costs themselves or by raising donations. The Nomads aim to stay in a place for 4 weeks, then move on, however recently they have been moved on more frequently than this which means additional costs which they have struggled to meet. They are therefore asking for a contribution towards transport costs to help them repay individuals who have contributed more than they can afford towards helping the camp move. The Nomads do not expect this to set a precedent - if this request is granted they won't automatically assume funding in the future. |
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Finance request for £65 to support Finsbury eviction
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Two people have offered to house the homeless at Finsbury for 1 week post eviction they have been given £65 for food by Sara Jewell I would like her to be reimbursed. I will only give her the cash if this has happenned. |
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Support Charles Eisenstein's event on Thursday 19th July 2012
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Proposal for Occupy London to formally support Charles Eisenstein's event on Thursday 19th July in central London. The theme of the event is sacred economics. Charles has done some great work for Occupy Wall Street, including this video called the Revolution is Love. By support, I am not asking for any money - the Facebook group for this event states that Occupy London is supporting already because I was slightly involved in the planning for this event (although I didn't create the event or give permission for it to say Occupy is supporting). I'd like for Occupy London should confirm it's OK to be associated with this event. |
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Finance Request Proposal
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Finsbury square has been granted extended time to lodge an appeal with the high court: till 4pm on the 15th. And if the council applies ‘to vary or discharge’ it needs to give us 48hrs written notice. No chance of eviction till Monday at the earliest then – if they did this tonight even, they’d have to wait till Monday for a hearing. So… another week for the most resonant Common in London. (feel free to help repopulate it with pro-commoning people; send out an invite perhaps to reconfigure the ‘movement’ according to these new ideals…) Anyway, the request is as follows – Food - £100 Sanitation – [ask harjeet] Gas - £80 Petrol - £30 Oh, and means to return one of the big tents to use as a kitchen, please. Byee, a.n.on |
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Finance Proposal
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Finsbury square has been granted extended time to lodge an appeal with the high court: till 4pm on the 15th. And if the council applies ‘to vary or discharge’ it needs to give us 48hrs written notice. No chance of eviction till Monday at the earliest then – if they did this tonight even, they’d have to wait till Monday for a hearing. So… another week for the most resonant Common in London. (feel free to help repopulate it with pro-commoning people; send out an invite perhaps to reconfigure the ‘movement’ according to these new ideals…) Anyway, the request is as follows – Food - £100 Sanitation – [ask harjeet] Gas - £80 Petrol - £30 Oh, and means to return one of the big tents to use as a kitchen, please. Byee, a.n.on |
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Occupy London to back the counter-olympics event
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the counterolympics network, which is a coalition of different campaigns and organisations highlighting different kinds of wrongs around the london games 2012 (from leyton marshes to missiles and dodgy corporate sponsors), is organising a demo on the 28th of july. it will be a peaceful, family-friendly event in east london, details yet to be announced. i want to ask the GA to support this event as it could possibly be the widest counter-olympic event this summer, and the issues it tackles are very much occupy as well. |
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Donation for seeds for change
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Finance request for 100 pounds. Donation for seeds for change to support them as they have given several trainings to occupy london for free. They are currently struggling to stay a float. |
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DISCUSSION TOPIC - Occupy specificity / transparency
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I am a songwriter who has covered the occupy theme in my work. I have concluded that transparency is the most important aspect of what this should all be about - the topmost concern of the agenda. Transparency will bring all the other aspects to the fore. Peel back the layers one by one until capitalism is reformed. The UK government has pledged to bring more transparency and this should be a forced issue every day in the ears of our polititians. |
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Is the current method actually working? - Designing a Website
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Over the past three years i have tried to educate myself in the goings on of the world. It has been hard to deduce what to believe, given some of the conspiracy theories including ones such as reptilian aliens and others of the sort. However i have come to the conclussion that there needs to be change. However i don't quite understand how your movement goes as far to do so. My main problem is it doesn't explain why and where there needs to be any change except with the cheesy slogans that are at risk of becoming outdated cliches. People can shout and scream that the rich 1% are evil, selfish and destroying the world but people can't just take your word for it. Just because you've got some unemployed scruffy youths fresh out of education shouting 99% against the 1% doesn't mean that people will take your word for it. And any work your doing talking to government officials or whatever it is you do will be in vain cause t hey don't have to listen to you. The only way for success in this movement is force. The 1% at the top are successful and will continue to be more successful for two reasons they are highly organized and highly powerful. They have created a highly complex system which has actually tricked the public (and you) into thinking if you play by the rules you can get what you want and get what is best for the public as a whole through participation in this system. The only way to take on this 1% is to more organized and more powerful. This is an incredibly tricky task as the only power open to us is the power of the people. This in turn makes the organization part harder as it would require the organization of a vast number of people. This is daunting thought however if put into reality it will make any power the 1% have redundant. The goverment would have no other option but to actually start thinking about how it can pacify a freshly awakened furious nation from a long sleep of oblivious ignorance. Obviously the first step is to become organized. Through organization comes the awakening of the masses (power). If managed on a worldwide scale huge masses of people all over the world in proportions never been seen before will be standing up to their respective goverments saying, "this is bullshit. The system isn't working for us anymore, lets change it. Not by making tiny modifications here and there. Lets completely change it. To a state where there is no super rich. People can't rise so far above others as to the point possible today. People should be born equals. Not some ready to die and some to recieve riches people couldn't even dream of. " Therefore the point is this. We need to become organized. The movement has stagnated because it is not organized. I understand this movement prides itself on there being no structure and mainframe to it ( i actually like this idea) however i can that this is creating a barrier for itself as organization as proved itself to be essential throughout the ages for success. Shepards are needed to guide there flocks. People are required to designate people who are willing with tasks. It needs to become organized within the UK and also between nations. I believe that the movement is also failing in the sense it fails to educate. The system we live in isn't going to educate us in the topic of how we're so badly getting fucked by it. The system we live provides an educational system teaching us to be passive and part of the system and to not go against it. Therefore i believe that a website needs to be made to be a soul source of good solid information and facts that show how vastly corrupt the system everyone lives within for what it is. Hopefully it will leave those with the curiosity to know how they and their world is being screwed over for the benefit of such few with no other option but to to want to participate in the overthrowing of it. I sincerely believe if this is successfully executed people all over the country will be wanting to join in the movement and helping spread the news like wildfire. As its been said it's easy to blow out a candle but not a fire. If similar websites set up in other countri es a more general worldwide website could be made however lets not jump before we can leap. So what i believe needs to be done. A very well organized website needs to be made explaining whats so bad about the current system that sustains the 1% with its banks, multinational corperations, harm to the enviroment etc. Then to disect these points more and more until all the evils the current system instils into our civilization have been fleshed out. Once this has been accomplished a very serious and energetic attempt needs to be made to spread the word. Then we should worry about how the occupy movement can bring about change, once we have enough force to make this change happen. |
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strong binliners for Finsbury Square clean up
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I bought four rolls of strong binliners for Finsbury Square which we put to immediate use tonight having a big team clear up after the arrival of the toilets and our having successfully got our written personal testimonials evidence in to Court on time |
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Facebook & twitter
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Administrator: Creates and shares content that:
Is responsible for moderating the comments of his/her own posts. He/she will be banned if he commits three breaches of the above. Moderator: Monitors posts and makes sure:
May delete immediately any posts that do not respect the above. Must notify the administrator of the reason why it was deleted. May ban an administrator if he breaches the above more then three times, and notify the administrator about this after the second breach. Event manager: Creates event page. Assigns event page to host. Promotes event according to a predefined schedule. Event host: Manages their own event. Content must be in line with the Initial Statement, the Autonomy Statement and the Online Safer Spaces Policy. Is responsible for moderating the comments of his/her own posts. Prerequisites for the above roles:
Those who are already administrators of facebook will be responsible for evaluating the requests for admin access, and must provide an explanation in the case they do not want to allow access to someone. Administrator: Creates and shares content that:
Is responsible for moderating the comments of his/her own posts He/she will be banned if he commits three breaches of the above. Moderator: Monitors posts and makes sure:
May delete immediately any posts that do not respect the above. Must notify the administrator of the reason why it was deleted. May ban an administrator if he breaches the above more then three times, and notify the administrator about this after the second breach. Event reporter: On a given event, a group of reporters are chosen who will tweet from their own account. The press team will be informed who they are and will retweet posts. Prerequisites for the above roles:
Administrator access is given only if there is a justified reason. The following are some:
Each of the above working groups may chose a maximum of two people to have access to the account, except for outreach and press which may have more. The press working group will be responsible for evaluating the requests for administrator access, and must provide an explanation in the case they do not want to allow access to someone. The press working group is also responsible for keeping a list of who has access to the account, so that when the password is changed they know who do notify. |
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A theme for the website
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£35 for a new theme for the website |
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Rescheduling of GAs
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Occupy London General Assembly The Occupy London General Assembly will have the following schedule. 2pm Saturday This GA will be happening every week. Outreach events, teach-outs, outward facing topics will be privileged for this GA. Once a month, preferably the first Saturday of the month, the GA will have the format of the Working Group Assembly. 7pm Tuesday and Friday These GAs will be scheduled only if there are proposals or topics submitted for discussion. Proposals and topics related to Occupy will be privileged for these GAs. The scheduling of GAs will be decided at the GA planning meetings every Wednesday 7pm. The choice of the day will depend on: - other events planned in that week - availability of proposer - availability of facilitator Un-scheduled General Assemblies can occur only if they are approved by consensus at a previous General Assembly. The main location of the GA remains the Steps of St. Pauls. Any location change will be communicated in advance on the website and through the twitter account @occupylondonGA |
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Finance Proposal from A.N.On
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please uncle jack; could you overlook my tardy request - i was chatting to that sandhu lady. the loo saga is being dealt with by her and liz. but can the camp have £35 for the genny, £150 for food and £80 for gas. dont ask me about receipts (pass this on to great uncle dombi if you wish) cuz ive been away - for legal reasons - + know nothing about such paper ghosts... |
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Occupy Legal Funding Proposal
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I would like to make an amendment to the finance proposal that was granted last week. It was agreed to provide funding for Livestream/Legal to purchase a Contour+ cam which would stream to the Internet. What was misunderstood when the proposal was put forward was the fact that on top of the camera, and the subsequent Cerivo 'liveshell' streaming device what was required was also a 3G data connection. This was the reason given for also requesting the iPad with 3G data plan. I don't think this would work for the following reasons; - For the contour cam to Livestream to the Internet, there would need to be enough bandwidth to allow for continual uploading of HD content. -The person with the Livestream cam would also have to have the iPad. -if the iPad were to run out of battery, the contour camera wouldn't be able to stream -the iPad 3 already has a HD video camera. -using the Contour+ camera, there is no opportunity to have a dialogue with the viewer in the way that is possible using Livestream or Bambuser on other such devices. The Contour camera would be necessary for legal as it would allow for HD quality recording straight onto memory stick without having to worry about incriminating evidence being made available to police on the Internet. It would allow the legal observer to type notes which relate to what the camera is seeing. -the Contour+ version also has GPS so it is possible to relate an incident to a particular time and location. -footage collected on the memory stick can be made available and uploaded after the event, assuming the footage is not required for legal purposes. I would suggest that given the aforementioned reasons, the Contour+ video camera should be available solely for the purposes of legal, and as such would be kept by legal with legal observer jackets. They can, however be utilised for other actions and events. I am requesting money for the camera which can be bought and imported from the US for £310 - (the UK price is £500). The £16.99 strap will attach to any bike helmet and by purchasing 2 MicroSD cards, there will be an opportunity to continue recording if one memory card is full. Contour+ Video Camera - £310 imported from USA Contour helmet mount - £16.99 2 x 32GB MicroSD - £23.56 (2 x £11.78) (spare) Contour Rechargeable lithium battery £18.99 TOTAL - £369.54 I understand Livestream will be making a separate request for an iPad which would be more suitable for their needs. Matthew |
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FUND REQUEST - Health and Safety LSX
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Description of the request Health and Safety equipment at Finsbury needs to be returned to owners. Two heavy metal fuel safes and one generator cage. They were at St Pauls and lent to Finsbury. Owners HSS Ltd. NB Very heavy items. A one day job. Van hire: cheapest found to date: £89 Congestion Charge one day: £10 Diesel Local with any balance returned: £20 Total: £119 Other sources of vans are unavailable. Yes, have checked other firms and this is cheapest. |
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£200 for direct action
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A proposal for 200 pounds for direct action. details on a need to know basis. |
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Replace lost phone
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Proposal for 20 pounds for me, to buy a phone that was lost on may 12th. |
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Occupy Earth Summit People's Petition
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[insert link] |
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Portable PA for Occupy Community
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For Occupy Community - invaluable bit of portable kit for roaming. £173. 10 + p&p |
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Loos and cleaning for 2 weeks @ £170
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I'm doing this for Harjeet. She's fronted payment of loos and cleaning for 2 weeks @ £170 I think! |
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Occupy London to support the Carnival of Dirt
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PROPOSAL The Corporations Working Group proposes that Occupy London lends its support and varied skills to the Carnival of Dirt. Inspired by the work of the Corporations Working Group it would be greatly strengthened by having the support of as many other Occupiers as possible. This proposal, if passed, would allow Occupy London to express desires similar but not exclusive to:
BACKGROUND If you scratch the surface of any transnational mining or extraction corporation, you will find the same abhorrent, filthy behaviour. The billionaires behind this trade, make their fortunes at the cost of human rights abuses, labour rights violations, poisoning of the environment and dwindling water resources, forced acquisition of lands with empty promises of adequate housing and employment, evading millions in taxes, corrupting governments, thriving in conflict zones and turning peoples against each other. Financial institutions like the London Stock Exchange and the London Metal Exchange and governments turn a blind eye to these abuses and fail to punish for these crimes in the majority world or even legislate against them adequately. Carnival Of Dirt celebrates all those fighting this injustice and remembers those who have suffered for doing so. Carnival of Dirt to hit London 15 June Friday 15 June, London is about to experience its first ever Carnival of Dirt, a carnival like no other, highlighting the ills of mining and extraction corporations – including Glencore and Xstrata – that evade millions in taxation, are supported by the British government and are propped up by UK pension funds, despite their obscene human rights, financial and environmental abuses. The Carnival Family This unique day of remembrance, actions and celebrations is bringing together people across generations and causes, political ideals and continents, with a coalition of activists contributing to the day including members of Frack Off, Congo United for Freedom, Free West Papua Campaign, Congolese Youth Action Platform, Earth Faeries, Philippine Indigenous Peoples Links, No Tar Sands, Foil Vedanta, Colombian Solidarity Campaign, Tatiana Giraud Foundation, Gaia Foundation, Lumumba Coalition, Latin American Mining Monitoring Programme, Government of the Dead, London Mining Network, UK Uncut, Occupy London, Reclaim the Streets and more. Networking Although we are still adding to the site, www.carnivalofdirt.org is up and running. As is: www.twitter.com/carnivalofdirt and www.facebook.com/carnivalofdirt |
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Lay people's court representation admin - photographs, paper, pens and photocopying
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We have needed to spend some money on paper, pens, photocopying and some printing photographic evidence in order to provide testimonials for our court case in the Royal Courts of Justice on Friday. I estimate this will be around £25 maximum and will bring receipts. |
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Economics Working Group - Economics Handbook
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The Economics Working Group would like to present the Economics Handbook (probably actually to be called the Little Book of Ideas) to the General Assembly. This is a handbook of Economic Theory, which it is intended will be an educational tool to be distributed by Occupy in order to inform the public of Economic Issues and Terminology and the current state of our Society. Comment: It would be good to get Consensus for the document, though as it is going to be at least 30 pages long it is probably better to get consensus in principle rather than try to agree every line of text. We would also like to ask the GA for £462 to fund an initial print run of 5000 copies. We would like to do this at the GA on Saturday June 2nd if possible. |
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Occupy Finsbury Square banner materials
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I have spent a total of £42.12 on banner materials for the new Occupy Finsbury Square banner which says 'The world is in a much bigger mess than this camp. OCCUPY' and is 12 metres wide and hanging between the trees at Finsbury Square. I provided the background fabric and sewing threads out of my own cupboards but had to buy the rest. We team-sewed on the ground at Finsbury for about 24 hours in total to make this banner. I would like to be reimbursed the £42.12 and have the receipts for what I spent. I bought the cheapest available fabrics for the purpose. |
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Adopt common approach to work through common concerns
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Propose coordinating activities by adopting a common approach to common concerns. Common approach would entail:
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Forward plan summer GAs
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Propose planning summer GAs ahead:
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Change WGA to be a monthly (not weekly) event
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That the Wg assembly is not held on a weekly basis anymore. It will be held once a month, on a date to be defined case by case. This proposal comes from the following considerations:
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Funding for Corporations WG to support upcoming Day of Action
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BACKGROUND - Carnival Of Dirt Last year Occupy activists decided to occupy the UK office of the FTSE 100′s highest paid CEO: Mick Davis of Xstrata plc. To support the defence of the Xstrata 21 the Occupy the London Stock Exchange’s Corporations Working Group didn’t have to dig deep to uncover sinister and illegal conduct. We began a project to create a research document to present to the world. Many occupiers came forward to provide support. People began approaching us asking us if we knew much about Glencore. These two corporations effectively already work together and are currently attempting to merge. The people who wanted to offer support began to pile up. Indigenous activists in areas of the world damaged by these companies contacted us with information and a desire to act. Organisations like the London Mining Network, Piplinks, Philippines Solidarity Campaign and Free West Papua began feeding into our campaign, journalists and film makers from a number of continents worked with us, Occupiers from Switzerland and many more. Suddenly a large variety of groups, from research to direct action to people suffering directly at the hands of Xstrata and Glencore, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Shell, Anglo American, Verdanta and others were planning a day to commemorate the dead and celebrate the living who still fight on, a Carnival of Dirt. A day for the majority world. Carnival Plan http://www.carnivalofdirt.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/day-of-dead5finFB.pdf Morning – Funeral Procession Lunch – Provided by the majority world, with accompanying teach-out Evening – A street party PROPOSAL The costs of this day are somewhere in the region of £2000, with other groups contributing what they can. This proposal submits a request for Occupy London to agree to spend from its funds to help purchase the following items: Materials for the Props - Coffins and Funeral Bier – £120 - A memorial to those murdered for standing up to the extractive industry. A celebration for the lives of those who continue the fight. Supported by a New Orleans Style Jazz soundtrack. Printed Materials – (breakdown below) 3000x Flyers - £134 – Advertising the event 5000x Stickers - £140– Advertising the Street Party 20 A2 Placards - £67 - For the funeral, showing the faces of those murdered Web-hosting costs -2 years – £35 - While I am happy to pay half the cost for hosting the website carnivalofdirt.org I request from the assembly the remaining £35 to host the site online for 2 years. After the event, I would like to develop the site as a resource for the Corporations WG's continuing work. SUMMARY OF FINANCE REQUEST Timber - £50 Paint - £30 Second hand umbrellas - £40 Printed Materials - £341 Web-hosting - £35 TOTAL: approx. £496 |
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£983.00 for headcam and iPad available for use by both Livestream and Occupy London Legal Observers
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[passed without iPad] £254.00 Cerevo LiveShell | High-Quality Live Uploading & Streaming to UStream, LiveStream, Youtube from any HD Video Source. £350.00 Contour+ Plus Camera Sub-total = £604.00 iPad set up: x 1 iPad as per James's costings. Alternatively, a longer term investment would be a 24 month contract, which would provide 15GB/month would cost £159 up front with £25 for 24 month, which would work out at £759. With the amount of data, and considering the length of the contract, it would work at at £379.50 / year / iPad. Sub-total £379.50 Total = £983.00 (1 x Livestream cam. 1 x ipad) Please note: A replacement HTC phone for one livestreamer will be sourced elsewhere. Funds that are not used for these items, will be refunded back to Occupy London account. |
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£100 to cover the purchase of 10 legal observer jackets from GBC
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I would like to make a proposal that £100 be reimbursed to cover the purchase of 10 legal observer jackets from GBC. I am making this request on behalf of Janie Mac who I believe made this purchase during the time when the finances were frozen. The legal observer jackets have been necessary as GBC have been reluctant to give any of theirs out as they are being kept by certain people. They were used during all of the May actions. The legal observer jackets are being looked after by me, and they are immediately available for anyone with the necessary training to respond to any Occupy event. There is no receipt for this as Janie bought these items from GBC who ordered a larger number. I can ask that GBC write out a receipt if this helps. |
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‘OCCUPY THE JUBILEE’ event on Jubilee day on Sunday 3rd June
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[passed but without march to Republic] The RDWG is proposing an ‘OCCUPY THE JUBILEE’ event on Jubilee day on Sunday 3rd June. This is the day that the British Establishment is planning the celebrate monarchy with a thousand ships coming down the Thames. We are proposing that Occupy London celebrates democracy at St Pauls Cathedral assembling at 12 noon. The group has a draft paper called ‘Crown, Parliament and People’ as background for a discussion at the GA which we intend to circulate. Occupy for Democracy This was suggested at a recent GA as an alternative. We are not opposed to this as an alternative title and are happy to discuss its merits again in seeking consensus. Celebrating Democracy The theme of “Celebrating Democracy” is not about the current democracy which has failed. It is about celebrating the struggle for democracy undertaken by, for example, the Levellers, Chartists, and Suffragettes symbolised in their colours, green, red, and violet. This runs alongside a popular republican tradition taking us from the revolutionary Tom Paine to a future People’s Republic built on people’s assemblies and real democracy. A range of speakers will connect the themes of democracy and people’s rights. A speaker from the working group will open on the Crown and the struggle for democracy. Alberto Durango (IWW City Cleaners Branch) will talk about the struggles for democratic and trade union rights in the City. Dr Louise Irving will speak about the failure of the parliamentary system to halt long term government plans for privatisation of the NHS. Donnachadh McCarthy will speak about the corruption of liberal democracy by corporate interests. Natasha Langridge (Playwright) will speak about democracy practised by pirate ships. Peter Tatchell (Republican and Human Rights Activist) will discuss why we need republican democracy. John McDonnell MP will draw these themes together with reference to the struggle for democracy in the past and why we need a radical extension of democracy today. Lastly we hope to have Jubilee Debt Campaign to do a Teach - Out on auditing and cancelling debt. Jubilee was historically associated with debt forgiveness and when Athenian democracy was established Solon, the father of Athenian democracy, wrote laws cancelling debt. CARNIVAL It is important that this event is conducted in a carnival atmosphere. We would like to have some communal singing interspersed between speakers. People should dress up as pirates. We should have balloons and music. We are suggesting we should decorate where possible with the red, lilac and green colours of the Levellers, Chartists and Suffragettes. We hope to have some people dressing up as pirates with flags. DANCE-IN We propose a march from St Pauls on a route that will take us to the Thames. We have asked a samba band to lead us with the idea of dancing rather than simply marching – for example Salsa to St Pauls, Boogie to the Bank and Tango to the Tower or whatever route is agreed. Those who want to disperse will do so and the rest and those who want to join the Republic event will find our own way there |
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Message of Support from Occupy London to Occupy Bilderberg
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The Economics Working Group has a statement of support for Occupy Bilderberg, that it would like endorsed by the GA. This message will be read out - in Chantilly Virginia - to the members of Occupy Bilderberg, protesting outside the Bilderberg Conference (May 31 - June 3). It is a simple message of support, and the idea is that it would have more impact coming from the whole of Occupy London, rather than solely from the EWG. Many thanks Charlie |
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Request for operators of general@, press@ outreach@ email addresses and press phone to declare themselves and their procedures
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BACKGROUND: On the home page of both the old and new Occupy London websites, the following email addresses and telephone numbers are displayed: General: general@occupylsx.org Press: press@occupylsx.org Outreach: outreach@occupylsx.org Press phone: +44 (0) 845 299 6175 Because of their prime position on the homepage, any outsider wishing to contact Occupy London will do so using these means, and will be under the impression that they are making 'official' contact. However, there is currently no information available about who receives any emails and telephone calls made to these places, what process they use to respond to them or how an occupier could request and be granted access to these shared resources. There is no way of knowing if the password to these accounts are secure. Occupy London values and promotes transparency, accountability and horizontal structure, yet it's primary points of one-to-one contact with the wider world lack all 3 of these, and those who use these contact points appear to have not made any effort to change this state of affairs in the 6 months since they were created. PROPOSAL I propose that: The General Assembly requests that every person who has, or has had, access to send and receive emails or telephone calls from any of these addresses and numbers: 1) Makes themselves known. 2) Explains which addresses or number they have access to, how they came to have access to them, and how others who desire it can gain access to them. 3) Gives an estimate of the number of emails and calls they have received and responded to since they gained access to each address or number. 4) Explains the procedures and processes that they have been using to decide how and whether to respond to or forward incoming communications 5) Is invited to share ideas on how the operation of these and similar addresses and numbers could be made more transparent, accountable and horizontally structured. For the sake of explicit communication, the General Assembly requests that those announcing their possession of these resources do so in writing, and publish their responses to either the new Occupy London website Press WG forum, or to the mailing list at occupylondon@groupspaces.com The General Assembly requests that responses are made by the relevant parties within 2 weeks of this proposal being passed at a General Assembly. |
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£170 for Finsbury Square
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It is anticipated that residents at LFS will be leaving the site by May 25th, and as part of the handover process, certain costs need to be met in order to successfully facilitate the safe removal of on-site infrastructure. Core Costs: 1) Professional toilet emptying fees - whilst the toilets can be cleaned and maintain on a daily basis emptying is a professional job requiring funds = 3 toilets @ £15 each (emptied twice weekly = £90) x 1 week = £90 2) Gas for cooking - £80 x 1 week = £80 Site Closure Costs: 3) Luton Van Hire £25 x 5 hours = £125* 4) Graffiti removal / Repainting / Reparation of flower bed walls = £50* TOTAL = £345 *Will only be requested should LFS GA agree to proposal to withdraw from the site by May 25th |
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Financial Request from Occupy Finsbury Square
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Finance request from Occupy Finsbury Square Subitted by A.n.on, 9/5/12 (Given the number of people concentrating on May Actions and/or Film Shooting this Friday – and the absence of a GA on Saturday – it is proposed that the much-needed Collective Review of our Grand (and not so grand) Strategies, as petitioned for by over 80 people this week; as tabled as an as-yet-undiscussed agenda item 2 weeks ago, remains ‘on the drawing board’ for one more week. It is still vitally important; its implementation warrants our full and undivided attention, that’s all.) Proposal 1 £100 to pay for Yorick’s fine in response to his attempted Occupation of Trafalgar Square, 9/11/11. Proposal 2 £370 core expenses to Finsbury Square, not least to revitalise the Occupy Frontline, many of whom took part in this week’s May Actions; some of whom got arrested; one of whom(?) got hospitalised. Breakdown: Food - £150 (about £2 a week per Occupier) Sanitation - £90 (about 5.8 pence per bowel movement) Gas - £80 (about £4 per service, if we discount un[ac]countable amounts of ‘hot drink’ founts) Petrol - £50 (about £25 per screening of ‘The Ipcress File’’ on reclaimed TV in Lee’s tent; plus lighting for kitchen, power for phone-charging & laptopping etc) Proposal 3 £100 for new generator at Finsbury Square. All 3 generators are now irredeemably (ie. cost-prohibitively) broken. According to Gusztav a quality replacement can be bought for the aforementioned price. Proposal 4 £200 for straw to soak up mud at Finsbury Square. This would be bought from Camden City Farm, delivery included. |
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600 pounds for legal expenses (Trafalgar Square, Nov 2011)
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6 people have been convicted of a section 12. "deviating from the route of a march and not rejoining when being asked. Each have been given a 100 pound fine. 600 pounds for legal expenses. This was on the 9th of November. An attempt to Occupy Trafagur Square. |
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Use cheap mobile technology to reunite the movement
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For 5 mobile phones with 10 pounds credit, that have twitter, facebook , and gmail. capablilty to be distributed to activists (with proven track record) located at fisbury square and associated places. this will give the ability for tactical action planning and also to solve the porblem of letting the right people know where meetings are and when, Esp. with lack of internet , total cost circa £100 |
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Reimbursement for counter-fascist outreach event in Luton May 2012
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Proposal for reimbursement for outreach event (counter-fascist event in luton)
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Support police demo on May 10th, 2012
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Supporting police demo Details The police will be protesting on May 10th. This is arguably one of the best opportunities occupylondon (and all of the uk) have to show solidarity to the 99% The benefits and consequences of supporting them are beyond my limited imagination to express here so I implore this be discussed at the next earliest GA - please grab it with both hands and open hearts!!!! |
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Pay for restoration of Finsbury Square
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A reasonable and adequate amount of money should be set aside from Occupy London finance funds to . The purpose of this money would be to cover necessary costs such as replacing the turf of this public park in Islington. If money is not set aside it is possible that Occupy London could be portrayed as a burden on the hard pressed council tax payers of Islington, many of whom have been very supportive of Occupy London. |
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Support ending corporate capture of the United Nations
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It is proposed that Occupy London becomes a signatory to the joint civil society statement Ending corporate capture of the United Nations. It's a statement calling for the UN to represent the public interest and resist corporate capture at Rio+20. It has been supported by Friends of the Earth and others. Ending Corporate Capture of the United Nations We, the undersigned organisations, believe that the United Nations (UN) is currently the most democratic and appropriate global institution for international negotiations. We therefore support further strengthening of multilateral institutions and processes within the UN framework, making them more democratic and responsive to the needs of people. However, we have strong concerns about the growing influence of major corporations and business lobby groups within the UN: over their influence on the positions of national governments in multilateral negotiations, their dominance in certain UN discussion spaces and in certain UN bodies. Increasingly we see UN policies that do not necessarily serve the public interest, but rather support the commercial interests of certain companies or business sectors. The upcoming Earth Summit in Rio in June 2012 should be seized as the opportunity to stop this trend, terminate dubious partnerships between the UN and businesses, and end the privileged access that has been granted to the corporate sector... See more » |
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ART MATERIALS FOR BANNERS
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FERN AND ELLA OCCUPYING FINSBURY SQUARE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE SOME FRESH BANNERS AS EXISTING ONES ARE EXTREMELY TATTY THAT WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE INFO TENT AT FS AND TAKEN ON DEMONSTRATIONS ... very sorry I cant give amount today as I have been ill and unable to travel to meet girls to check ... details of costs will be submitted ASAP but this is also a call out for donations to avoid paying out of central funds please ... |
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LEGAL COSTS
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COLE BROWN ( AKA SPYRO) WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH 'FAILURE TO LEAVE A ROYAL PARK' HIS FINE WAS £100 WHICH HAS BEEN PAID AND FOR WHICH HE HAS RECEIPTS |
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Nomadic Occupy finance request
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REQUEST 1 We request £50.00 for paint and material to make and surround the Camp with Posters and Banners. I have asked if there were any available from Finsbury Square and from Max, so as to avoid buying them, so far none have been provided. REQUEST 2 We have determined that we will live on donations from the Public and from contributions from Nomadic Occupy Members, so we don't request money for food and gas. The Group wants to be autonomous and so asks for £1,500.00 as a one-off payment to enable us to press ahead with plans and projects (as was submitted in my e-mail of the 12/04 last). Details of the Equipment and Items on which this money is intended to be spent are being completed, will be submitted to the Approval of the Group andto the Finance/Process Working Group - LSX Occupy when completed. Other than this, No other Request by any other person should be taken to have been made on behalf of Nomadic Occupy Working Group. Kay - LSX Next Steps Working Group Moderator and Nomadic Occupy Group [Note: It has yet to be clarified whether or not this proposal comes with consensus from Occupy Nomads.] |
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Proposal for emergency budget
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BACKGROUND
A block is not because you disagree with a proposal. A block is made because you would leave Occupy if the proposal went ahead as it so violated your sense of what Occupy is. In a finance GA all that is being decided is how money is allocated and as long as it is spent within the guidelines of the Initial statement (i.e. not to the EDL for example) although you might disagree with any given proposal it could not become a cause of a block
So proposals could go through on some basis that if a certain percentage did not object the proposal should be carried (say 90/10 or 80/20). However the problem has always been that this is not just a discussion about money but a discussion of power - what is a true occupier, centralisation v autonomy etc which is why people have blocked proposals.
Therefore it is most likely (unless we can just agree to split it) that we have to resolve the structure and identity of Occupy first so we can simply then allocate the money.
As this is likely to be a long and drawn out process (and may never come to a satisfactory conclusion) it would mean that in effect all the money would go to FS and OT with £3k remaining ring fenced for legal costs.
PROBLEMS
1 FS would get enough money to survive but to really get FS going as an active political camp and base for Occupy. It would need more money than that ( providing of course there is a proper list of aims and specific costs for things needed like internet etc & also there would need to be the feeling that FS was aiming to be self supporting and everyone in the camp would be contributing to that.) If the debate just carries on then the money will just evaporate and there will never be the money, unless we get a lot more money from donations or fundraising, so there will unlikely to be an opportunity to give FS a kick start.
2 It would be unsatisfactory for those who feel a camp is primarily a tactic or a way of expressing opposition and that the money should primarily or only be used for campaigning
3 if no agreement about structure is reached then there could be legal attempts to force the money to be handed over (such as made by Steven Moore at one finance GA). Such a move would in my opinion be the end of Occupy
Some money is set aside to keep the status quo for 4-6 weeks for the camps, OT and May campaigns to give an opportunity for an attempt to sort out the structure of Occupy. The rest is ring fenced for legal costs. If there is no agreement about structure and identity reached then there can be no further attempts to re-allocate the funds and there can be no legal threats to legal moves made as the money would be there for a proper purpose.
If there is sufficient agreement about how Occupy works then the funds could be re-allocated by a GA providing it was also then subsequently ratified by a subsequent GA. |
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Occupied Times finance request
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(Submitted by Em & Mark K, on behalf of the Occupied Times) Proposal: Funding request for The Occupied Times: £200 for additional printing costs for a special May Day issue - more pages, some colour printing. Background Info: The Occupied Times has been self-funded since November. While the LSX camp was at St Paul's it was possible to get a lot of donations towards printing costs. A sponsume funding drive also helped. Other expenses - travel costs for distribution rounds, travel to do talks at universities and to run workshops etc have been funded by OT members themselves. Since the LSX eviction donations have been way-down and a second sponsume is struggling to meet its target. The OT crew were really pleased to receive £370 from the Occupy London fund a couple of weeks ago and are working on ideas for further fundraising. The aim is to be self-sufficient and to have a sustainable paper that can carry the Occupy message and be a tool for Outreach for months to come. It could also become a tool for raising more funds for Occupy in general in the future, although more help with distribution and donation-collecting would be welcome to make this a reality. This request is a one-off to allow us to print a really special May issue without eating into the funds we've raised to date. This issue will include info on all the May dates, events and the Global Spring... |
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Request for Josh V's legal costs
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· £29 (travel, printing, preparation) To be reimbursed since, without trying to make it a sob story, I don't have a job and am a student and most importantly since they were directly involved with, and strengthened, the case. · £350 (travel costs (Lithuania) for central defense witness Include; £100 on a bus to Latvia, around £200 on a flight to London (return), 2 sets of Easybus return tickets adding up to £35. The reason for there being two sets of easybus tickets was a cancellation of his first flight (which for starters many feared would jeopardise the case) and then the immediate re-scheduling of his new flight. All of these have there respective E-tickets as proof of purchase. Please note in the event that any costs that are reclaimed in future - (possible appeals etc) - cost received could be given back to the WG |
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Fallback finance request
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Finance Proposal BACKGROUND A block is not because you disagree with a proposal A block is made because you would leave Occupy if the proposal went ahead as it so violated your sense of what Occupy is. In a finance GA all that is being decided is how money is allocated and as long as it is spent within the guidelines of the Initial statement (ie not to the EDL for example) although you might disagree with any given proposal it could not become a cause of a block. So proposals could go through on some basis that if a certain percentage did not object the proposal should be carried (say 90/10 or 80/20). However the problem has always been that this is not just a discussion about money but a discussion of power - what is a true occupier, centralisation v autonomy etc which is why people have blocked proposals. Therefore it is most likely (unless we can just agree to split it) that we have to resolve the structure and identity of Occupy first so we can simply then allocate the money. As this is likely to be a long and drawn out process (and may never come to a satisfactory conclusion) it would mean that in effect all the money would go to FS and OT with £3k remaining ring-fenced for legal costs. PROBLEMS 1 FS would get enough money to survive but to really get FS going as an active political camp and base for Occupy. It would need more money than that ( providing of course there is a proper list of aims and specific costs for things needed like internet etc & also there would need to be the feeling that FS was aiming to be self supporting and everyone in the camp would be contributing to that.) If the debate just carries on then the money will just evaporate and there will never be the money, unless we get a lot more money from donations or fundraising, so there will unlikely to be an opportunity to give FS a kick start. 2 It would be unsatisfactory for those who feel a camp is primarily a tactic or a way of expressing opposition and that the money should primarily or only be used for campaigning. 3 If no agreement about structure is reached then there could be legal attempts to force the money to be handed over (such as made by Steven Moore at one finance GA). Such a move would in my opinion be the end of Occupy. PROPOSAL Some money is set aside to keep the status quo for 4-6 weeks for the camps, OT and May campaigns to give an opportunity for an attempt to sort out the structure of Occupy. The rest is ring-fenced for legal costs. If there is no agreement about structure and identity reached then then there can be no further attempts to re-allocate the funds and there can be no legal threats or legal moves made as the money would be there for a proper purpose. If there is sufficient agreement about how Occupy works then the funds could be re-allocated by a GA providing it was also then subsequently ratified by a subsequent GA. We will most likely need the remainder of they money for legal costs in any case. I think there would have to further discussion about the exact nature of the costs and guidelines about what sort of direct actions would be included (eg whether involving violence or police baiting etc) but that can be sorted out at another stage. Working group(s) - Economics WG - but this is a rewriting of a proposal. Additional comment This is a redrafting of a proposal I submitted to the GA last Saturday 21st. I will not be able to attend the GA on Sat 28th. I will try and find someone who can do it for me but if not would be grateful if some one else could. This proposal is really a backstop if agreement is not reached. If some other form of agreement was reached I would probably be happy to drop my proposal but only if it meant both camps and the WGs receive funding. I have not had a chance to sound this proposal out with others unfortunately. |
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Occupy May 12th, 15th Finance Request
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TCU - Asking for £900 £450 / £450 for each Props for the events (direct actions) Direct action costs Maps/flyers/printing/general publicity (maps) stickers Caution Occupy tape: 150 provisions for family/community event on the 12th (am) Any funds not used will be declared and held by the direct action WG |
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Livestream Equipment Finance Request
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We consider it imperative that the livestreamers and online tech have some funds to support in covering the various events coming up beginning of May onwards and would like the offer of a previous proposal made I think it was £320.00 to cover the costs of back up batteries for Android & laptops, harddrives for archiving and collating footage and editing, (no easy task and extremely labourious, what with rendering etc) (if it isn't backed up then it isn't really saved and easily lost) all purchases of course will be receipted. Also android livestreamers would benefit from having spare batteries for their phones as backup. PS: Various items have been stolen that had been supplied voluntarily by occupiers (eg: mobile battery pack), we will endeavour to have any equipment safe and secured and will keep accurate records of funds spent and where equipment is being held. Naffy mention a couple of sims and dongles for laptops. |
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Occupy May 1st Direct Action finance request
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We would like to have flying tents on may the 1st. Request would be £100 for now for helium balloons, canister, two/three pop-up tents (they will be kept for other actions) Will put a bit more research into it before Saturday, but just wanted to make sure the request came in in time. |
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Occupy Finsbury Square Finance Request
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(submitted by Finsbury Square) Details In recognition of the part the OFS has to play in the upcoming month of MAY ACTIONS it is requested that OL releases sufficient funds to maintain the physical structures and safety of the camp for its workers and residents. These core costs include: 1) Professional toilet emptying fees - whilst the toilets can be cleaned and maintain on a daily basis emptying is a professional job requiring funds = 3 toilets @ £15 each (emptied twice weekly = £90) x 2 weeks = £180 2) Cleaning materials and toilet roll - some are donated but supplies in this extreme weather need continual replenishment = £38 3) Gas for cooking - £80 x 2 weeks = £160 4) Tarpaulin to complete Bender project (Extra accommodation to reduce need for tents and help better house residents / make better use of space) 180ftx240ft = £136 (Hazelwood has already been sourced and collected, and bender's are ready to be built). The tents that will be freed up will then be made available for further demos / actions / occupations. 5) Tech Tent (650watt inverter @ £60 to be refunded to Lee / Receipts available), / RAC Battery Charger @ £40 to be refunded to Lee / Receipts available) = £100 in total
You will note there is no request for FOOD or PETROL. Finsbury acknowledges its responsibility to step up fund-raising efforts and has sufficient offers of support through private donations, activities, and voluntary contributions from residents who are in receipt of some income to provide healthy food for its workers and residents for the next fortnight .
TOTAL = £614 for 2 weeks expenditure After consultation with residents and supporters over the last few days it is recognised that the endless debates over core funding for camps is detracting from other pressing issues and actions on the horizon. There are positive proactive changes in place at the camp but they do not ensure its long term future and there are moves to relocate to a new space where clearer boundaries, structures and a more developed focus one political activities can be put in place. In the meantime however, many Fins residents are significantly involved in May actions and believe their contribution to be essential to the success of those actions. We now want to be able to concentrate on effective politics in the public arena, rather than wasting further energy on endless divisive meetings and the struggle for survival . Our request is for two weeks core funding to be reviewed and, if agreed, resubmitted on May 9th process meeting. We acknowledge this is a temporary solution and that long term self sufficiency for all Occupy projects needs to be addressed during the interim period. Finsbury believes that the frequent breaches of the safer spaces policy issues that so divided Occupiers were a direct result of the massive and unregulated population surge after the eviction of OLSX that has impacted its ability to function more effectively politically. However these issues are being addressed and there have been no incidents that have derailed OL business for several weeks with the result that 3 WGs; Econ. WG / RDWG / SSP discussion forums have now returned to meeting on site. The Geodome is no longer being used for emergency accommodation and can once again be used as a resource for WG meets and events. In addition, the larger meeting tent next to info is secure, undercover and available for events / meetings. As the UK'S longest running Occupy site we believe that we have proved the longevity of the movement and the resolve of its supporters and to leave just as we are attempting to gear up public engagement with the cause would look like defeat. We have had weekly positive meetings with Islington council and are actively engaged with them in drafting documents for the Fairness commission. The public certainly saw the eviction of St Pauls as the beginning of the end for Occupy
We ask for your support for this proposal which seems modest, reasonable and of course open to fortnightly review. |
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Support for concept of rights of Mother Earth in Rio +20 text
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This is the letter I'd like Occupy London to support: Dear Ambassador, We, the undersigned representatives of civil society organizations and social movements, Encouraged by the vision of the G77 to include the concept of Mother Earth in the Rio+20 negotiations, Commend this step as a sign of commitment to a just and sustainable future for people, all species and for our Mother Earth, Request that all UN Member States work vigorously to retain and expand the sections on the Rights of Mother Earth and Harmony with Nature, Ambassador, Rio+20 is the moment to define ‘The Future We Want’ and that future must include the Rights of Mother Earth as well as safeguards for people and nature, especially in the context of an ill-defined Green Economy. We therefore call upon you to continue to respect your obligations to Human Rights, the Rio Principles, Equity and to support further efforts to defend Mother Earth! Signed, Here's a letter explaining the background: Dear Friends, For the first time ‘Mother Earth’ has appeared in the Rio+20 negotiation text! This represents a potential shift in the negotiations which have thus far been weighted dramatically towards the economic over the environment… but we must act quickly and strongly to support this initiative. Please circulate this request widely! Last night the G77 proposed language referencing Mother Earth and the interdependence between Human Beings, other living species and the planet we inhabit. There is, however, a big debate within the G77 on just how far to go with these concepts, under the section on Harmony with Nature. This is a critical moment in these negotiations as governments are deleting, bracketing or integrating items and our voice needs to be heard as civil society and social movements. Much of the debate is happening behind closed doors in sessions between blocks like the EU or the G77 and this is where decisions are made to retain elements or remove them. If we want the Rights of Mother Earth and these broader concepts to appear in the text, we must move quickly and show that we support this initiative by the G77! This is a message that must be heard by all G77 Member States, and by all UN Member States, before the Harmony with Nature section is again negotiated in a few days. I am asking you to sign the following statement to support ] putting forward concepts and frameworks that put human-centered activities in the larger context of Mother Earth and the environmental systems we must protect. This is probably the most important step we can take to counter the narrow and dangerous focus of the false Green Economy that is based on markets, pricing, commodification and financialisation of nature; completely without respect or regard for Mother Earth! We must protect human rights, the Rio Principles and other safeguards in the negotiating text, but going beyond a focus solely on people and narrow economic interest is critical. If no voice speaks for nature in these negotiations, then we are leaving future generations and Mother Earth completely vulnerable; Rio+20 must be the moment for a bold new vision of our common future and it must include the Rights of Mother Earth! If you agree, please sign the following statement by Sunday April 29th, we will fax in signature before the negotiations begin again on Monday April 30th. Send your name, organization and country to anil@canadians.org In solidarity, Anil Naidoo Blue Planet Project Council of Canadians |
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Occupy May 1st Statement
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On 1 May, people around the world will strike. They will demand their right to decent working conditions, secure employment and pensions. This day is for all people. It isn't just for workers lucky enough to have unions to represent them. It is for parents and carers whose work is often not seen as productive, for people forced into workfare schemes, for students whose only way to employment is unpaid internships, for those who can't get their foot in the door of the workplace because of their nationality, gender, disabilities. It is for all of us and our right to earn a living for a decent life. The numbers of people claiming unemployment benefits is rising, with unemployment at levels close to their highest for a generation (much as the Government likes to constantly move the goalpost in their favour to massage the figures). Many with a job are forced to comply with unacceptable conditions, due to not having realistic alternatives, and their work is not as valued as some. The income gap between the highest and lowest is growing more quickly in Britain than other economies over the past three decades. Topping the inequalities off, we’ve seen average pay rises for FTSE 100 executives at 43%, with ‘top’ directors at 49%, all of whom can use their status to avoid tax. It is time for these inequalities to stop. This May Day, strike with your union if you have one. Call in sick, take a holiday, don't show up. Join actions and marches in your city, bring your community together and talk about the issues in your area, make some noise. Remember, you are not alone and that together we can make a change. Occupy London will be out in support of events on the day and is be planning some actions of our own: Morning - Occupy the tube! Occupy London is planning something very special and would like to invite you to get involved. More details coming so stay in touch ;) Noon - Assemble for May Day march At noon Occupy London will be joining the thousands coming together for the May Day March in London. Assemble at Clerkenwell Green from noon, then at 1pm moving off to Traflagar Square where there will be a rally. More info at http://www.londonmayday.org/. 2.30pm - Against Workfare Occupy London will support the anti-workfare actions against companies participating in the workfare schemes, which have been called by South London Solidarity Federation and North London SolFed calling on all those fighting back. More information and map of targets will be at https://www.facebook.com/events/406395462721503/. March, strike and occupy. |
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Rotating Roles Proposal from Marshal
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(Posted to GS) Ratification of new members monthly at the last GA of the month for the roles of: Finance Working Groups Representatives Press Officers Occupy London Facebook page moderators/administrators Occupy London Web Site moderators/administrators The newly elected members to have a public 'handover' with the duties required to do the role outlined clear and simple. Any issues or concerns about the role should be raised at this stage in order to revise and improve the nature of the role, committed to transparency and non-exclusiveness. |
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Ant's In Reach Proposal
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In Reach (Proposed) Working Group Occupy London Financial Proposal - The Occupy London Fund The proposal 1. 1) The Occupy London Fund would be an online funding request portal where supporters of Occupy London’s activities and ‘The Actual Occupiers’/ Supporters can post and allocate funding requests. The proposal is for all Occupy London funds to be frozen except for core expenditures of camps and working groups. Over a four to eight week period Occupy London reassesses its shared core values, goals, ethics and fundraising strategies while gathering momentum for May Actions. During this time all remaining funds are transferred to a bank account for the purposes of the Occupy London Fund. 2. 2) Occupy London Funding request process; for projects submitted by Occupy London supporters or individuals, requests would be posted on an Occupy London website where visitors to the website can comment/discuss, share, rate and vote on whether or not the project should receive financial backing from the Occupy London Fund. 3. 3) Occupy London Funding request process for actual occupiers, working groups and camps; for core expenditure or specific project expenditure submitted to the Occupy London Fund. Follows the same process as point 2 but decision making responsibilities for funding approval would only be open to actual occupiers, who (for the purposes of this document), are or have been Occupiers for more than 52 days in the year and belong to at least one active working group. Funding requests from Working Groups, Supports and Actual Occupiers would be agreed on the bases that accurate accounts and progress reports are made available online and posted on the Occupy London websites. 4. 4) Requests to end core expenditure funding; follow the same process for funding requests in as point 3 Feel free to add to the shared financial resources pros and cons below. Shared Financial Resources Pros · Can provide architecture for promoting collaborative projects between working groups, camps and individuals. By using a system like the Occupy London Fund to provide financial support to initiatives which work toward our common goals and values. · Supports the movement in making short, medium and long term plans that require a level of financial backing which individual groups may find difficult to achieve within their own limited budgets. · Provides a platform where new initiatives can request start up funding. Shared Financial Resources Cons · Pressure on signatories and finance working groups · Distrust between groups around how finances are managed · Creating dependency and a drain on the resource. |
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AIMING FOR FINANCE RESOLUTION
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Background: Finance WG with support from others in a number of WGs have frozen the finances due to repeated breaches of process and SSP at Finance GAs and other meetings where finance was discussed. A means of resolution suggested by many Occupiers is to decide now what to do with the money in the bank account and allocate it accordingly to working groups, projects and/or camps. This would enable autonomy and freedom. A decentralised system would be the result. Camps, groups and projects would, post-resolution, be financially independent. There would be no more communal money pot. The finance WG has collected various suggestions on this theme. There are four proposals based on the suggestions. These don't come from one WG but from cross-WG and cross-camp discussions.
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Ronan's 6 week plan
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Overview That any decision regarding the overall allocation of funds should be postponed until the issues of the structure, identity and processes of Occupy London are given focus for an agree period as these directly impact current and future finance decisions During this period, finances could be distributed as needed via Finance GAs or another interim agreement could be found, so that there is a realistic time-frame to focus on all of the important issues that affect future financing of the movement The main reasons we find ourselves in the current mess are unaddressed and will only get worse if a decision regarding finance is taken that actually affects the potential working structure (or lack) of Occupy London Sample of way of addressing the issues (which would be tailored throughout the process): During this interim period, a sample way of addressing the issues could involve: Phase 1 - A series of open space meetings are held, where no specific agenda other than allowing free form discussion, to allow people to learn about each others points of view and values. Within this time, there could also be the possibility if necessary to have mediated meetings where viewpoints have become polarised Phase 2 - Based on the discussions that have been had in phase one, a process for working through the issues of structure, identity, process, press and finance over the course of the rest of the period is agreed. There would also be the need to factor and timetable these discussions around upcoming events in May etc Phase 3 - With a working process in place, separate focus groups are formed to discuss specific practices (e.g. transparency, accountability, access etc.) involving these issues and related working groups. In the interests of expediency, the emphasis here should practical, preferably placed on existing problems (or problems that have occurred in the past) as opposed to potential or theoretical problems. Phase 4 - Focus groups come together to exchange practices agreed upon within each group, and discuss whether or not these practices are compatible with one another and within the movement as a whole. Phase 5 - Open space discussion of practices agreed upon in phase 4 Phase 6 - Discussion of implementation of practices agreed upon in phase 5. This can include success tests and metrics, trial periods, reevaluation etc. |
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Six weeks of allocated funding + Create: Democratic Forum to discuss Aims and Identity
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RDWG Proposal Author: Julie Six weeks of allocated funding + Create: Democratic Forum to discuss Aims and Identity (see below) The Real Democracy wg and believe that Occupy London is facing a crisis of identity, purpose and democracy. We believe the current Occupy London’s financial crisis is symptomatic of this deeper underlying crisis. However freezing essential funding is making a difficult situation worse and hasty moves to divide funds risk dividing the movement further. There is clearly a need to debate the broader funding issues in an in democratic forum and consider the more immediate essential funding needs of camps and working groups. To help resolve the deeper crises we call on Occupier to collectively come together to explore and develop a common identity ; to agree our common aims by building on our Common Statement agreed 6 months ago and to set out what tactics Occupy London wants employ to meet our aims. If these are deeper issues are sorted out then it will be much easier to deal with our financial problems. We can do both at the same time. The other big issue is our democratic process and our ability to respond to the challenges conflict like this pose. We have democratic challenges that we need to meet. Recent attempts to resolve the crisis have departed from our commonly understood practices and process. New practices are clearly needed, but if we are live up to our initial statement, they must be democratic. The Real Democracy wg came to the GA on the 1st April with some initial ideas on developing our democratic process. The feedback we received suggested that we also need to look at our identity, aims, purpose and tactic. We have now set out some questions for Occupiers and will be holding open meetings to debate these further and coming back to GA regularly We need to evolve not dissolve. Resolutions for GA: We call on the General Assembly to award the following funding for essential camp and working group activity for the next 6 weeks to give time to develop a forum for making funding decisions and consider our democracy. Finsbury Square : 2100 May Day activities : 1300 Occupied Times : 650 AND We need a democratic Forum to meet our essential funding request and consider how we allocate our present £10,000 balance and fund-raise in the future For GA discussion item: AIMS and IDENTITY - These are Occupy London's current political statements: (have copies of our Common Statement) what aims and purpose to you think we should have? - These are Occupy London current methods and tactics. (Outline some like camps, direct action, statements, newspapers, assemblies) What do you think are the best tactics to develop? - These are some statement Occupy London's identity (find some!); what’s you understanding of our identity? AND FINANCE FORUM For disscussion, improvements , etc Proposal for the setting up of a Finance council of delegates with an elected Finance 'process' committee (see details below) FINANCE COUNCIL and FINANCE ‘PROCESS COMMITTEE” TO CONSIDER Overall Function of the Finance Council and finance process committee To raise money and manage the funds of Occupy London for the common good and inline with the budget agreed by the Occupy London General Assembly 1. REMIT The Finance Council will a) Develop a 6 monthly budget by § Agreeing a clear transparent process for gathering the views of all Occupy London members, working groups and camps on spending priorities § Consulting members of Occupy London on a draft budget by holding an open meeting § Bring a budget to the GA for formal adoption b) Prepare, agree and publish a fundraising strategy c) Consider and meet essential and urgent funding requests using a clear and transparent criteria and process d) Allocate funds to working groups and camps , inline with the budget agreed by the GA and using a clear and transparent process e) Produce and agree 6 month budget setting out Occupy London predicted expenditure and income f) Ensure a yearly finance report that includes annual accounts and is independently audited and agreed by the GA. The Finance Process group will g) Arrange the meeting set the agenda for the Finance council h) Manage the Bank Account - set out and agree transparent criteria for the appointment of bank signatories (these could be members of the Finance Committee) including outlining what the role responsibilities are and how the position would end i) Monitor the funding allocated to working group to ensure it is sued for the agreed purpose j) Collect receipts and keep books to accurately record all financial tractions k) Produce quarterly statements that all Occupy Londoners can access and question. l) Produce a yearly finance report that includes annual accounts and is independently audited and agreed by the GA. 2. MEMBERSHIP Finance Council The Finance Council will consist of delegates from all Occupy London working groups and camps. Camp and working groups will regular participation of at least 20 members will be allowed 2 representatives, 30 members 3 delegates etc. Members will be delegates nominated annually / 6 monthly by Occupy London working groups / camps using a clear transparent process Finance process committee This will consist of (5 – 12) members Members will be elected from amongst the delegates (or Occupy Londoners) yearly via a secret ballot. Rotation of positions is encouraged and no individual member may hold the position for longer than three years, either continuously or in different years. Members can be recalled if there is a serious breach of safer spaces or finance wrong doing, or dereliction of duty (and there has been a due process to agree this) Any 7 delegates can call for a vote of no confidence in the Finance process committee and bring for a majority vote of 75 %. 3. WORKING GROUP TERM OF OFFICE The working groups remit will be agreed by the General Assembly yearly 4. FACILITATOR and ROLES The Finance Council and process committee will agree the facilitator at the proceeding meeting/ this will rotate The Finance process committee will elect/ appoint a treasurer yearly who will have responsibility for producing the financial reports and maintaining the financial records with the support of the process committee The finance process committee will elect/ appoint a member yearly who will have responsibility for calling all the meetings and keeping the minutes up to date The finance process group will develop other roles, such as people to lead on fundraising, which it will appoint / elect as it sees fit 5. SUB – GROUPs The Finance Council and process committee can set up sub groups to work on particular projects, such as Fundraising and co-opted members from Occupy London. The remit and Membership must be agreed by the Council or process committee and the sub group must report back to the respective forum regularly. 6. MEETINGS Bi Monthly open meetings of the council are held every two months that all FS / Occupy Londoners can attend, ask questions on the bi monthly statement and contribute to debate and discussion. These will be held in a publically accessible meeting space. The Finance Council will meet at least biweekly. Meetings of the council will be held in public in an open accessible public London venue The Finance process committee will meet at least biweekly and before each Finance Council |
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WGA will have the mandate to approve which Working groups or camps have a space on the current occupylondon.org.uk website
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From Vica as part of Website Development Working Group: 1.The Working Group Assembly will have the mandate to approve which Working groups or camps have a space on the current occupylondon.org.uk website. (please could this be put at Friday's Ga as i will not be able to attend the Saturday GA, and would like to be there for clarifying questions. Thanks) |
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Space on website
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The Working Group Assembly will have the mandate to approve which Working groups or camps have a space on the current occupylondon.org.uk website. The WG assembly will proceed to approve the working groups and camps for the current occupylondon.org.uk website. |
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Occupy Heathrow
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Drawing inspiration from the Bangkok airport protest in Thailand 2008 I propose we occupy the Southern Parameter Road/s to/from Heathrow Airport for as long as possible and throughout the Olympics for maximum impact. Occupy the Southern Parameter Road/s to/from Heathrow Airport. |
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Open Day
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That the open day that will take place on Tuesday 10th April can be endorsed by the GA as an Occupy London event. It will be an event where working groups and camps can share information on what they have done in the past months and what they plan to do in the future. It will be an opportunity for us to outreach to our supporters. There will be a planning meeting Saturday at 4pm where anyone who would like to get involved in organizing can participate. |
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Finance Resolution
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There is £10,000 in the Occupy London bank account. The Process by which that money is distributed on a weekly basis has broken down. There are three suggested options to discuss and see if a consensus can be reached.
The Finance Group will execute the decision taken by the General Assembly on what to do with the funds. |
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Homeless Statement
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A proposal from the Next Steps WG. It is a statement regarding homelessness. To publish the statement as one of Occupy London. |
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Proposal from Church Liaison Working Group
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CHURCH LIASON PROPOSAL Take good care of vulnerable people Have a tent inside St Paul’s at lent Acknowledge Occupy London contribution to national debate. Debate under central dome inside St Paul’s Continue to organise debates with St Pauls Institute To Continue to have GAs on steps of St Pauls To continue discussions with St Pauls and City Of London Corp. To publicise as a shared agreement. |
Untested
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Provide description of Process posted on wall in Tent City University
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There was a proposal to provide a print out of the various processes at Occupy in London such as GA structuring and the consensus process used. Print out the information and post in TCU |
Consensus
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Statement On Welfare Reform Bill
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A statement drafted reacting to the welfare reform bill. Inspired by previous evening's GA. The statement was not produced by a Working Group. Release the statement through the usual Occupy London platforms. |
Blocked
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RMT to assist Saint Paul's Tranquility team
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The tranquility team at Saint Paul's lacks volunteers. There are recurring disturbances during meetings and late into the night. Max, who has liaised up until now with the RMT offer of security shall invite them to the GA to meet the campers. Unless they are not prepared to work in the spirit of Occupy, they shall begin supporting our Tranquility team as soon as they can. |
Consensus
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Clear separation between Occupy LSX and Occupy Saint Paul's
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Our identity at Saint Paul’s is in question as we seem to represent our camp AND Occupy London. We can not operate efficiently. Passwords of website, facebook, twitter and other media platforms to be provided to the relevant Saint Paul's WG. |
Consensus
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Register of Proposals
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The Process WG would like to create a register of Proposals that would track proposals, inform as to theoir status and whether they achieved consensus or not. A virtual platform that can display the status of proposals. Accessible to the Process WG for updates. With facility for WG's to upload proposals. |
Consensus
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Occupy to share a platform with housing agencies and NGO's.
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Proposal put forward by the Land and Housing sub-group of the Economics WG. Housing lies at centre of economics crisis we live in. Idea is to put together a government program of social housing offset by money that has gone into quantitative easing. What we want to do with that idea, is get NGOs and other people like British Social Housing Federation, Shelter, Chartered Institute of Housing etc. who know a lot more about the subject than we do. If we manage to achieve meetings of this kind we would like to have the approval of the GA. The Land and Housing sub-group can go ahead and arrange this conference. Conditions apply: (a) the WG gives the GA regular updates on their progress (b) The GA gives approval of any final documentation that would be aimed at the government (proposed by Economics WG). |
Consensus
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Taking action regarding consistent breaches of Safer Spaces Policy
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Occupy London requires safer spaces to perform its work. A safe space is a place where the people inhabiting and visiting that space are practising sober, process-respecting, non-violent and peaceful behaviour. Any location not providing a safer space, is not suitable for holding Occupy London meetings or events. Funding requests from such locations cannot be considered until they can be shown to provide a safer space in which Occupy London's work can continue. The same principles apply to individuals and working groups who do not follow the precepts of our safer spaces policy. An unsafe space and individuals or groups not practising safer spaces policy do not represent Occupy London. We need alternatives; this is where we work towards them. No funding requests will be allowed for people or places that breach SSP. No events or meetings will be held at unsafe sites. |
Untested
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Core Expenditure (Finance WG)
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Need to allocate funds to pre-approved costs without passing through the Finance GA every Tuesday. Toilets £345/ Food for 3 kitchens (Fins, LSX and BOI but not Justice) £170/ Gas LSX £80/ Gas – toilets £160/ Fuel for generator at LSX £62 This shall be reviewed on a monthly basis. |
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Amendment to Online Safer Spaces Policy
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Having already acheived consensus, it was felt that the Online Safer Spaces Policy was lacking in important aspect. This is the amendment we wish to add: "Personal attacks and false and defamatory accusations will not be accepted." There was originally a sentiment similar to this in the Policy, however it was removed during the intial consent of the Policy. The amendment will be added to the Policy. Users of Occupy London online platforms will have their access removed to said platforms if they breach this new code of conduct. |
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Demands to G20
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Demands to City of London
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Start banner WG
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Create a group to design a banner and feedback to a later GA |
Consensus
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Statement from Energy Efficiency and Environment WG
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Amendment to initial statement: |
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£250 for 16amp cable for Tech WG
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Consensus
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Clear front of camp
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Clear the front of the camp of all party political banners and stalls. |
Consensus
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Occupy common land in the city
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Support occupations of land around city that is publicly owned, to reclaim the commons |
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Linking OSLX and OFS
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There will be a meeting once a week for both sites together. The working group reps from each site will exchange numbers and communicate. Each camp will have a phone at the info tent. We are first occupy to have two sites. We need to enable the camps to be autonomous yet communicating, to experiment and demonstrate how decentralized organizing can work. It is Occupy London rather than separate projects. Each GA will include some feedback from the other site. |
Consensus
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Solidarity with Greece
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Send a message of solidarity with general strikes in Greece. |
Consensus
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Ban alcohol and drugs
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Blocked
Blocked
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Create bank account
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Untested
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Occupy London Initial Statement
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Consensus
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Statement of Autonomy
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Occupy London Statement of Autonomy Occupy London is a people’s movement. It is party-less, leaderless, by the people and for the people. It is not a business, a political party, an advertising campaign or a brand. It is not for sale. We welcome all, who, in good faith, petition for a redress of grievances through non-violence. We provide a forum for peaceful assembly of individuals to engage in participatory as opposed to partisan debate and democracy. We welcome dissent. Any statement or declaration not released through the General Assembly and made public online at occupylsx.org should be considered independent of Occupy London. We wish to clarify that Occupy London is not and never has been affiliated with any established political party, candidate or organisation. Our only affiliation is with the people. The people who are working together to create this movement are its sole and mutual caretakers. If you have chosen to devote resources to building this movement, especially your time and effort, then it is yours. Any organisation is welcome to support us with the knowledge that doing so will mean questioning your own institutional frameworks of work and hierarchy and integrating our principles into your modes of action. SPEAK WITH US, NOT FOR US. Occupy London values collective resources, dignity, integrity and autonomy above money. We have not made endorsements. All donations are accepted anonymously and are transparently allocated. We acknowledge the existence of professional activists who work to make our world a better place. If you are representing, or being compensated by an independent source while participating in our process, please disclose your affiliation at the outset. Those seeking to capitalise on this movement or undermine it by appropriating its message or symbols are not a part of Occupy London. We stand in solidarity. We are Occupy London. None |
Untested
Consensus
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