Support Unions Taking Strike Action on 30th June
CIRCULAR 2011HOCO283MW
27 June 2011
TO: ALL MEMBERS
Dear Brother/Sister
You will be aware that pensions in the Fire Service and across the public sector are under attack. The Government’s pension plans for all of us mean:
- Work Longer
- Pay More
- Get Less
As a result of these attacks union members in the civil service and education will be taking strike action this week on 30th June. The action will involve members of the ATL, NUT, PCS and UCU. The strikes will involve hundreds of thousands of workers taking action in the next shot in the battle against the Government’ attacks.
I have already written a message of support to our brothers and sisters in the affected unions and I would urge all members to consider what can be done to demonstrate support on the day. There will be picket lines at schools, colleges, universities and civil service workplaces. There will also be regional marches and rallies in various locations across the UK. Please do what you can to support.
Our own Conference in May agreed to make preparations for industrial action and I hope members will use the opportunity of June 30th to discuss the challenges and attacks we face in the Fire and Rescue Service as we build our campaign in the coming period.
Best wishes.
Yours fraternally
MATT WRACK
GENERAL SECRETARY
MW/sll
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