National strike, pictures and report

GUIDO | 17.07.2002 17:23

GREAT DAY OF ACTION BY COUNCIL WORKERS AND MORE MEDIA LIES. (article 1)

National strike, pictures and report

Today has seen a massive show of strength by council workers who are sick of low pay deals while other public sector workers (the police for example) are getting large pay rises. "The sad reality is that most of us who serve this borough cant even afford to live here" said Jayne a Southwark council employee and GMB member. Outside Lambeth townhall a UNISON member said "Councillors get more in perks than we earn in a year!" Other strikers complained bitterly about a recent London Waiting paydeal for Police officers that has been refused to other public service workers. Council leaders and other local govenment stooges have made the usual claims about the strike being a failure. The reality is that over 1million people have walked out on strike today and more action is planned for next month.

GUIDO

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