A big crowd assembled in Windush Square this evening to support the three union reps who have been dismissed from their jobs at the Ritzy cinema. A fourth worker is awaiting a disciplinary hearing. Between them, the workers for Picturehouse for over 18 years.

Several speakers addressed the lively but peaceful crowd, including journalist and political activist Owen Jones. Here’s some photos from the scene:

Owen Jones addresses the crowd.

Campaigners faced the Ritzy customers with posters imploring them to boycott the cinema.

Although the workers calling for a boycott were less than three metres away, these Ritzy customers elected to ignore them and carry on enjoying their pints.

Discuss the Ritzy dispute on the urban75 bulletin boards

More on the Picturehouse workers’ campaign

Why Picturehouse Cinemas should pay the Brixton Ritzy staff a living wage

Find out which employers are paying the London Living Wage – livingwage.org.uk/employers

Living Wage for Ritzy Staff – Facebook page

The Living Wage Foundation

Living Wage and women in-work poverty

KPMG – a Living Wage Employer (case study)

Living Wage Research for KPMG (PDF study)