A major demonstration is planned as part of J30 day of action across Bristol and other parts of the South West following NUT, ATL and UCU members balloting to strike in response to the ConDem government's plans to make public sector workers pay for the economic crisis caused by the financial sector's irresponsibility

The nationwide strike action on June 30th by over 750,000 public sector workers is the biggest threat yet to this governments plan to make public sector workers pay for the economic crisis, with the likelihood that schools, colleges and government offices will be shut for the day.

While the banking sector has returned to enjoying the fruits of our labour, we are told that there is no alternative but to cut the services we depend on, and for public sector workers to pay more, work longer, and receive smaller pensions while bankers enjoy ever increasing bonuses.

In Bristol there will be a demonstration organised by the NUT, ATL and UCU, with other unions likely to join and support from groups such as the Bristol and District Anti-Cuts Alliance and the Bristol Anarchist Foundation . A march will start from College Green at 11.00, with a rally and music at Castle Park to follow. Around 5000 people are expected to turn up for what may well be the biggest protest the city will have seen since the outbreak of the Iraq war

In Taunton there will be an anti-cuts rally organised by NUT, ATL, UCU, and PCS and supported by Taunton Activist Collective

For updates on where actions are happening see the J30 site that provides links and call outs from across the country.

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