Submitted by SWFBU on
22 May 2012
TO: ALL MEMBERS
Dear Brother/Sister
TUC DEMONSTRATION AGAINST AUSTERITY: OCTOBER 20TH
Following debate at recent meetings, the TUC has now reached agreement for a mass demonstration in London under the banner of “A future that works”. It will take place on October 20th this year.
This demonstration will be an opportunity to demonstrate and protest against the various austerity measures which have hit working people in the UK and elsewhere. Living standards for millions have suffered as pay has been frozen or even cut; unemployment once again threatens a whole generation of young people; the attacks on our pensions continue; and our public services are being cut and privatised. All while tax cuts are handed out to the very richest in society and inequality grows. There are many reasons to march – as members of the FBU and more widely as citizens.
You will recall that in March 2011, the TUC organised the “March for the alternative” which proved to be the biggest ever trade union demonstration in UK history. FBU members from all over the UK joined that event. I am sure thousands will want to attend again.
This issue will be discussed at the Executive Council, at our Branches and at our various Committees over the next few months as arrangements are made. Please begin to think about how you might attend.
Best wishes.
Yours fraternally
MATT WRACK
GENERAL SECRETARY
