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Brummies rise up against their shity council

IMCista | 06.02.2008 03:02 | Workers' Movements | Birmingham

Over 3,000 people gathered yesterday in Victoria Square, Birmingham, in solidarity with thousands of Council workers who were on strike to protest against planned wage cuts. Like many other councils, in their implementation of the national 'single status' agreement, Birmingham City Council is waging a vicious attack on low-paid workers in the name of 'equal pay'.


















Up to 20,000 workers joined the biggest industrial action in the city in 30 years. Pickets were mounted across the city and even some Councillors vowed to not cross the picket line. Over 120 schools, 24 libraries, 11 leisure centres and 22 neighbourhood offices were all shut.

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wow

06.02.2008 16:12

go brummies, go, when is the next strike, let us other midlanders know some of us maybe able to get there. Inspirational this should be happening nationally. How much support are Unites & Unisons hq's giving to this? hope they go all the way!

green syndicalist

...ditto

06.02.2008 18:07

wicked to see strikers on the streets!

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And where was that fetching banner?

06.02.2008 19:04

You know the one with Birmingham Shitty Council on it?

banner fancier