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Ritzy benefit video: “You don’t get me, I’m part of the union!”

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Over a hundred people packed into The Grosvenor in Stockwell last night for the Ritzy strike benefit. The Ritzy workers have taken nine days of strike action so far and are looking to take more over the summer.

The night began at 7pm and went on till the early hours with singing, dancing and bbq food completely unaffected by the, at times, dreary weather outside.

Here is a video of the amazing Morton Valence doing their very first performance of “Part of the union”:

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Make sure you come to the cinema workers rally this Thursday. For more info click here

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