Rally in support of striking mental health workers
madashell | 27.02.2007 13:51 | Health | Social Struggles | Liverpool
Mental health workers in Manchester are striking over cuts and the threat of privatisation, a rally to support them has been called as a part of the TUC's national NHS Together Day of Action.
UNISON Manchester Community & Mental Health
As part of the TUC NHS Together Day of Action
Saturday 3rd March 2007
Rally & Demonstration in Manchester
Assemble 12 noon in Albert Square
12. 30: March around city centre,
back to rally at Albert Square (outside M/cr Town Hall)
250 Manchester Mental Health workers are striking against cuts in jobs and services, downgrading of jobs, and threats of privatisation.
NHS Primary Care Trust services could be transferred to the private sector - making things worse for patients and staff. We oppose this.
We invite all trade unionists, NHS support groups and campaigns to support our demonstration - bring your placards about your local issues.
Rally speakers:
Karen Reissmann, Mental health worker in Manchester and delegate to UNISON’s national health service group executive; Marie Lloyd, Chairperson of UNISON North West Regional Health Committee and Branch Secretary of UNISON Ormskirk & Southport Health branch; Greater Manchester Keep Our NHS Public; Merseyside Keep Our NHS Public; Roger Bannister, North West Regional delegate to UNISON National Executive Council; Ian Allinson, Amicus Senior Rep Fujitsu
Plus invited: Joyce Horan, Amicus Health Sector National Committee
Demonstration called by
UNISON Manchester Community & Mental Health
supported by
Manchester TUC, Merseyside TUC, Manchester PCT Joint Staff Side Committee, Amicus Merseyside & Cheshire Health Services
Greater Manchester Keep Our NHS Public, Merseyside Keep Our NHS Public
More information, Tel: 0161 203 4702 or email c.bedale(at)btinternet.com
As part of the TUC NHS Together Day of Action
Saturday 3rd March 2007
Rally & Demonstration in Manchester
Assemble 12 noon in Albert Square
12. 30: March around city centre,
back to rally at Albert Square (outside M/cr Town Hall)
250 Manchester Mental Health workers are striking against cuts in jobs and services, downgrading of jobs, and threats of privatisation.
NHS Primary Care Trust services could be transferred to the private sector - making things worse for patients and staff. We oppose this.
We invite all trade unionists, NHS support groups and campaigns to support our demonstration - bring your placards about your local issues.
Rally speakers:
Karen Reissmann, Mental health worker in Manchester and delegate to UNISON’s national health service group executive; Marie Lloyd, Chairperson of UNISON North West Regional Health Committee and Branch Secretary of UNISON Ormskirk & Southport Health branch; Greater Manchester Keep Our NHS Public; Merseyside Keep Our NHS Public; Roger Bannister, North West Regional delegate to UNISON National Executive Council; Ian Allinson, Amicus Senior Rep Fujitsu
Plus invited: Joyce Horan, Amicus Health Sector National Committee
Demonstration called by
UNISON Manchester Community & Mental Health
supported by
Manchester TUC, Merseyside TUC, Manchester PCT Joint Staff Side Committee, Amicus Merseyside & Cheshire Health Services
Greater Manchester Keep Our NHS Public, Merseyside Keep Our NHS Public
More information, Tel: 0161 203 4702 or email c.bedale(at)btinternet.com
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