Tag: defend the four

  • 164 – “We’re ALL under attack – so let’s strike together in November”

    164 – “We’re ALL under attack – so let’s strike together in November”

    NSSN E-Bulletin 164  “We’re ALL under attack – so let’s strike together in November”  Last Saturday October 12th, I attended a Steering Committee meeting of the NSSN*, the National Shop Stewards Network, at the RMT’s National HQ. The Steering Committee brings together representatives from trade unions right across the public and private sector to discuss…

  • ‘Nothings got worse since austerity took hold’ – Really?!

    ‘Nothings got worse since austerity took hold’ – Really?!

    A BBC survey purported to show that over 40% of those interviewed had not noticed a change to local government services since austerity took hold. Some even thought services had improved! Yet we all know of closures to libraries, swimming pools, reduced council facilities and the rest. Even the BBC website has stories from leading councillors…