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Successful
NSSN meeting in Coventry
5 July
Following on from the inspiring national conference of the NSSN,
supporters of the NSSN in Coventry called a meeting titled �What next
after 30th June?� on the evening of the strikes that saw
huge support across the city for those taking action to defend
pensions.
Despite many
people being on picket lines since 6am, there was a very good turnout
of 26 people, with representation from the following unions � Unite,
Unison, GMB, PCS, FBU, NUT, UCU and CWU. After short introductions
from NUT strike leader Jane Nellist and a general overview of the
current situation from CWU branch secretary Judy Griffiths, there was
a wide ranging discussion with reports from the picket lines in the
city and updates on how the cuts are going to affect us all.
The meeting
provided an excellent forum for an exchange of experiences and ideas,
and to discuss future tactics in the struggles ahead.
A number of
unions have already committed funds to booking a coach to go to the
lobby of the TUC called by the NSSN in September. What was clear from
members from the many unions attending this meeting, and the events of
the day, that if the TUC organised a 24 hour public sector general
strike it would be met with huge support from trade union members. The
NSSN will do all in its power to help make this take place.
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