Tuesday 11th April 6- 7.30pm at Fountain Cafe 111 Grove Street
Member defence is how we can real win changes in our homes and blocks. Its where members come together to win repairs, stop rent increases, stop evictions and improve our immediate conditions by taking action together. All are welcome, no experience necessary.
At each meeting we cover: national and local updates; training on member defence; and work on our members issues. If you would like something to be added to the agenda contact before hand.
Recent wins include £900 rent back and boiler repair/ stopped rent increase + boiler repair/ delayed rent increase + mould fixed!
RSVP to come along and if you have your own issue contact us before and let us know and fill out this form here: tinyurl.com/lrmemberdefenceform
Accessibility: room wheelchair accessible - there is a disabled access toilet but the room is small so access is not easy. Kids welcome to come and also take part, responsibility is the parents. If you have translation needs or other accessibility needs let us know.
Time, dates and regularity
Member Defence meetings in Fountainbridge are open to all members across the city. They are on the 2nd and 4th full week of each month, Tuesday at 6pm - 7.30pm. They are open to people who have issues and those who want to work with fellow members to win real changes to our homes and grow the union.
There are meetings in Leith on 2nd and 4th full week Wednesday evenings 6.30pm at The Wee Hub, Ocean Terminal if you are based nearer that end of town. see livingrent.org/events
Living Rent is Scotland's Tenants Union, rooted in the community, working to put power back in the hands of ordinary people. Member defence is run by and for members, if you want to fight for safe, afforable, secure housing for yourself and neighbours, Join here: livingrent.org/join.
If you want to take on your issue you must join as a member, come along to find out what that means!