Date: Sat 4 April 2009
UNISON -Scotland's largest public service union - today (Sat 4/4) launches its manifesto for the forthcoming European parliamentary elections. The document calls for the EU to co-ordinate increased public sector investment to tackle the economic recession, and for it to take a lead in tackling racism across Europe.
Mike Kirby, UNISON's Scottish Convenor, said:
"While it would have been fairer for the G20 to agree a substantial global fiscal stimulus, including investment in increased public sector works and direct support for those hit hardest by recession, it is now crucial that these policies are adopted at European or failing that, at national level."
The union has published a manifesto that will be launched today at its Scotland-wide meeting of branches in Glasgow. This is being publicised via the internet and [email] to its 160,000 Scottish members - urging them to compare the policies of political parties standing in the election before they vote on 4 June. Another key policy called for by the union, is to tackle racism in Scotland, and across Europe.
Mike Kirby said:
"We have seen recent attempts by the far-right to turn genuine job grievances into attacks on migrant workers, and we know how they can exploit fears in a recession. The EU needs to ensure they tackle this racism, and UNISONScotland will be campaigning strongly against the BNP and other ultra right organisations wherever and whenever they seek to peddle their lies."
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
G20 demo London Saturday 28 March
Jobs, Justice, Climate - Put People First!
UNISON is supporting the March for Jobs, Justice, Climate on Saturday 28 March in London, and is urging every member who can attend to do so.
Check out more details on the G20 demo website:http://www.putpeoplefirst.org.uk/
The aim of the demonstration is to put pressure on the leaders of the G20 group of rich nations meeting in London at the beginning of April, so that in their discussion and decisions they will Put People First!
The Google map below shows the assembly point at Victoria Embankment and where the rally will take place Hyde Park.
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UNISON is supporting the March for Jobs, Justice, Climate on Saturday 28 March in London, and is urging every member who can attend to do so.Details of times etc:
11am Assemble Victoria Embankment London
12 noon March off to Rally at Hyde Park
2pm Carnival, speakers and entertainment at Hyde Park
4pm expected end of Rally
Check out more details on the G20 demo website:
The aim of the demonstration is to put pressure on the leaders of the G20 group of rich nations meeting in London at the beginning of April, so that in their discussion and decisions they will Put People First!
The Google map below shows the assembly point at Victoria Embankment and where the rally will take place Hyde Park.
View Larger Map
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