"Using the pay rise as a weapon": A statement from Curzon Workers
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Oct 3 2017 18:01
In a time that's seeing strikes at cinemas across London, Curzon has so far not yet been affected. Indeed, the chain is expanding: opening up a new sites in London and Oxford. Last February, Curzon CEO Phillip Knatchbull was recognized by the BAFTA for supposed Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. But all this success has come at staff's expense. Below, a group of Curzon workers detail their struggle to retain paid breaks.
The Curzon Cinemas struggle: A snapshot
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Jun 5 2015 22:35
An unfinished essay-interview with workplace activists at the Curzon Cinemas covering their living wage fight, their union recognition agreement, and changes to their terms and working conditions.
“The harsh reality of capitalism”: Low wages, zero-hours contracts, and self-organisation in London’s Everyman Cinemas
Submitted by Chilli Sauce on Dec 10 2014 21:09
An interview-essay detailing the experiences of cinema worker Eve Ryman and her involvement in a self-organised wage/contract dispute and subsequent union drive.
Behind the screens: an interview with two Curzon cinema workers
Submitted by Steven. on May 24 2014 16:04
An interesting interview with two workers in the Curzon Cinema group who have been involved in a recent campaign for unionisation and the living wage.
A day in the life of a Curzon cinema worker
A brief tale of toil from a worker in a Curzon cinema in London, where there is an ongoing campaign for the London living wage.
Curzon workers win union recognition
Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 13 2014 09:59
Curzon cinema workers have won union recognition after a high profile campaign as an agreement was reached between union officials and Curzon management.
