Connexions Strike Birmingham
Solidarity Forever | 04.05.2011 21:05 | Public sector cuts | Workers' Movements | Birmingham
It's good if you can wrong-foot the employer and take action when you realise posts and services may be at risk, before people start serving their notices - because by then, demoralisation can creep in amongst staff. It would also be harder for the employer to back down and it would be more of a symbolic protest.
The lesson is, if you hit the ground running: agitate, organise, build support with the wider anti-cuts movement, take action, this will put your workforce in a stronger position to resist government attacks. It can also inspire others not to give up hope, but to fight back.
What you can do:
i) Draw people's attention to the struggle with the Connexions leaflets and petition, write to Councillors and the local press letters pages
ii) Use Connexions actions to inspire others
ii) Join future pickets and events, people are very welcome - bring colleagues, friends, young people.
Solidarity Forever
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