23 March The NSSN is asking it's supporters to use the following model letter to build support and sponsorship for a public meeting in London. This is part of a wider campaign that is developing to save the Remploy factories.

Dear friend,
RE: CAMPAIGN AGAINST REMPLOY CLOSURES

You will be aware of the recent disgraceful decision by the Tory led coalition government to close 36 Remploy factories. A 90-day notice has already been served, and over 1700 disabled workers face the sack from as early as this June.
Against a background of austerity, rising unemployment, and a welfare regime which is hounding disabled people, we believe it is vital that the trade union movement unites in a campaign to stop the closures and save jobs at Remploy.

At a recent meeting of Disabled People Against the Cuts, attended by national GMB convenor for Remploy Les Woodward, as well as representatives from Right to Work, National Shop Stewards Network and Uk Uncut, it was agreed to organise a public meeting in Central London to raise awareness and provide a rallying point for the campaign.
We propose to hold this meeting on the evening of 19 April. Please let us know if you wish to sponsor the meeting and/or send a speaker.
No closures at Remploy – fight for every job

Thursday 19 April – 7.30pm
The Venue - University of London Union
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HY

We urgently request that your trade union back this initiative. Please forward an invitation to the meeting to all local branches of your organisation. We also request any financial assistance that you can give towards the cost of the meeting and publicity.
Please treat this request as urgent. I look forward to your early response.
In solidarity,

To contribute to the Remploy Fighting Fund send donations to Phil Davis, GMB, 22 – 24 Warpole Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DD.