UNISON Scotland public service workers marched in Glasgow on Saturday 10 April with comrades and friends to demonstrate against cuts in public funding. Here's the 4 minute video of the march around Glasgow's west end in glorious sunshine.
And this is Matt Smith, Scottish Secretary, explaining what the demo is all about in just a minute.
More videos at our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/UNISONScotland
And don't forget to check the UNISON Scotland website: http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk for more on our Public Works and Stop the Cuts campaigns.
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Showing posts with label Stop the Cuts demo 10 April 2010. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stop the Cuts demo 10 April 2010. Show all posts
Monday, April 12, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
BBC News: UNISON protest over public sector cuts
BBC News - Protest over public sector cuts:
Thousands of union members have joined a demonstration in Glasgow against public service cuts.
Unison, the public services union, has held a march and rally in the city's west end to urge Scots to defend their services as the general election looms.
Unison said about 2,500 people took part in the event.
Unison's Scottish convenor said the cuts were threatening various services, from classroom assistants' hours to mobile libraries and meals on wheels.
Convenor Mike Kirby said: "Unison members, who deliver services across Scotland, are reporting that cuts are already threatening services for Scots from the cradle to the grave.
"And this is just the start of a sustained period of attacks on the public sector.
"As politicians vie with one another to out trump each other's cuts to pay for the bail out of the banks, we urge our members and community campaigns to join Unison's Public Works campaign.
"We will urge them to tell politicians at all levels - in Westminster, in Holyrood and locally, that you will not accept cuts in our vital public services to bail out the fat cats."
Unison's UK president, Gerry Gallagher, STUC general secretary, Grahame Smith, and the Scottish president of the Public and Commercial Services Union, Janice Godrich, also spoke at the rally.
'Own story'
A similar demonstration was held in London's Trafalgar Square at the same time.
Mr Gallagher said: "In Glasgow and in London today our key message is that public services should not suffer because of the bank bailout.
"Our members didn't cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in communities across Scotland.
"You all have your own story to tell. And tell them you should.
"Because it is the combined voice of public service workers and service users that need to be heard in corridors of power."
The marchers set off from Kelvin Way, walked through the west end before holding a rally in Kelvingrove Park.
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Thousands of union members have joined a demonstration in Glasgow against public service cuts.
Unison, the public services union, has held a march and rally in the city's west end to urge Scots to defend their services as the general election looms.
Unison said about 2,500 people took part in the event.
Unison's Scottish convenor said the cuts were threatening various services, from classroom assistants' hours to mobile libraries and meals on wheels.
Convenor Mike Kirby said: "Unison members, who deliver services across Scotland, are reporting that cuts are already threatening services for Scots from the cradle to the grave.
"And this is just the start of a sustained period of attacks on the public sector.
 |  Our members didn't cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in communities across Scotland  Gerry Gallagher Unison UK president |
"As politicians vie with one another to out trump each other's cuts to pay for the bail out of the banks, we urge our members and community campaigns to join Unison's Public Works campaign.
"We will urge them to tell politicians at all levels - in Westminster, in Holyrood and locally, that you will not accept cuts in our vital public services to bail out the fat cats."
Unison's UK president, Gerry Gallagher, STUC general secretary, Grahame Smith, and the Scottish president of the Public and Commercial Services Union, Janice Godrich, also spoke at the rally.
'Own story'
A similar demonstration was held in London's Trafalgar Square at the same time.
Mr Gallagher said: "In Glasgow and in London today our key message is that public services should not suffer because of the bank bailout.
"Our members didn't cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in communities across Scotland.
"You all have your own story to tell. And tell them you should.
"Because it is the combined voice of public service workers and service users that need to be heard in corridors of power."
The marchers set off from Kelvin Way, walked through the west end before holding a rally in Kelvingrove Park.
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UNISON demo urges - stop to 'cradle to grave' cuts
Sat 10 April 2010
UNISON – Scotland’s largest public service union, is holding a major march and rally in Glasgow’s West End today (Saturday) where speakers representing thousands of UNISON members from different public services across Scotland will urge Scots to defend their services. The union will also be supported by its UK President, Gerry Gallagher, STUC General Secretary, Grahame Smith, and PCS Scottish President, Janice Godrich.
UNISON’s Scottish Convenor, Mike Kirby said:
“UNISON members, who deliver services across Scotland are reporting that cuts are already threatening services for Scots from the cradle to the grave. Fewer full time places will be available for under fives in Edinburgh. Play groups or under fives groups might have funding withdrawn in East Ayrshire, classroom assistants hours are being cut in Falkirk, Dumfries & Galloway, Highland, Inverclyde, and others.
“Many communities will see their mobile library service withdrawn, eg in Falkirk, Clackmannan and Moray. If you find yourself out of work due to the recession, better get yourself up to speed on how the benefit system works as Welfare Rights Units employed by councils to make sure you get your due entitlement are cut back or closed in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and East Lothian.
“The annual spring clean that some elderly people receive is being abolished in Fife. The cost of meals on wheels for the elderly and vulnerable is going up in the Borders or switching from fresh to frozen food in Midlothian. And the cuts don’t stop when you die as the cost of being buried or cremated is increased to more closely reflect charges at private crematoria in Fife. No-one is exempt.
“And this is just the start of a sustained period of attacks on the public sector. As politicians vie with one another to out trump each other’s cuts to pay for the bail out of the banks, we urge our members and community campaigns to join UNISON’s Public Works campaign and tell politicians at all levels – in Westminster, in Holyrood and locally, that you will not accept cuts in our vital public services to bail out the fat cats.”
UNISON UK President, Gerry Gallagher will bring greetings to the marchers from a similar rally in London.
He will say:
“In Glasgow and in London today our key message is that public services should not suffer because of the bank bailout. Our members didn’t cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in communities across Scotland.
“Cuts will damage recovery from recession; Cuts will hit public services we all depend on; Cuts will threaten the wellbeing of our members and their families. You all have your own story to tell. And tell them you should. Because it is the combined voice of public service workers and service users that need to be heard in corridors of power.”
UNISONScotland’s Public Works campaign will now target the election, with hustings at Scottish and local level, and by questioning political parties and individual candidates.
ENDS
March and Rally - Map and details
View Stop the Cuts - UNISON March & Rally - Glasgow 10 April 2010 in a larger map
Assemble (green marker) from 9.30am in Kelvin Way for march off at about 10am.
March Route (in blue) via Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Great Western Road, Byres Road and University Avenue back to Kelvin Way
End of march - Kelvin Way - enter park (purple marker)
11am Rally in Kelvingrove Park.
Rally plus fun stuff for kids will be held on grassy slope below Park Circus (pink marker)
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UNISON’s Scottish Convenor, Mike Kirby said:
“UNISON members, who deliver services across Scotland are reporting that cuts are already threatening services for Scots from the cradle to the grave. Fewer full time places will be available for under fives in Edinburgh. Play groups or under fives groups might have funding withdrawn in East Ayrshire, classroom assistants hours are being cut in Falkirk, Dumfries & Galloway, Highland, Inverclyde, and others.
“Many communities will see their mobile library service withdrawn, eg in Falkirk, Clackmannan and Moray. If you find yourself out of work due to the recession, better get yourself up to speed on how the benefit system works as Welfare Rights Units employed by councils to make sure you get your due entitlement are cut back or closed in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and East Lothian.
“The annual spring clean that some elderly people receive is being abolished in Fife. The cost of meals on wheels for the elderly and vulnerable is going up in the Borders or switching from fresh to frozen food in Midlothian. And the cuts don’t stop when you die as the cost of being buried or cremated is increased to more closely reflect charges at private crematoria in Fife. No-one is exempt.
“And this is just the start of a sustained period of attacks on the public sector. As politicians vie with one another to out trump each other’s cuts to pay for the bail out of the banks, we urge our members and community campaigns to join UNISON’s Public Works campaign and tell politicians at all levels – in Westminster, in Holyrood and locally, that you will not accept cuts in our vital public services to bail out the fat cats.”
UNISON UK President, Gerry Gallagher will bring greetings to the marchers from a similar rally in London.
He will say:
“In Glasgow and in London today our key message is that public services should not suffer because of the bank bailout. Our members didn’t cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in communities across Scotland.
“Cuts will damage recovery from recession; Cuts will hit public services we all depend on; Cuts will threaten the wellbeing of our members and their families. You all have your own story to tell. And tell them you should. Because it is the combined voice of public service workers and service users that need to be heard in corridors of power.”
UNISONScotland’s Public Works campaign will now target the election, with hustings at Scottish and local level, and by questioning political parties and individual candidates.
ENDS
March and Rally - Map and details
View Stop the Cuts - UNISON March & Rally - Glasgow 10 April 2010 in a larger map
Assemble (green marker) from 9.30am in Kelvin Way for march off at about 10am.
March Route (in blue) via Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Great Western Road, Byres Road and University Avenue back to Kelvin Way
End of march - Kelvin Way - enter park (purple marker)
11am Rally in Kelvingrove Park.
Rally plus fun stuff for kids will be held on grassy slope below Park Circus (pink marker)
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Stop the Cuts - join the UNISON Scotland Rally to defend public services - Glasgow, Saturday 10 April
The weather forecast is for sunshine in Glasgow on Saturday. And you couldn’t do much better than to spend some of it with friends and colleagues from UNISON demonstrating your support for the services that our members provide.
Join us at Kelvin Way in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park from 9.30am on Saturday 10 April. Bring your family and friends, there’s plenty for children to do too – bouncy castle, face painting, story telling, balloons, beat the goalie – and of course everything that Kelvingrove Park has to offer.
Why you should demonstrate on Saturday
Public services should not suffer because of the bank bailout. Our members didn't cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in our communities.
Public services should not suffer because of the bank bailout. Our members didn't cause the crash, and neither did the people we serve every day in our communities.
Cuts will damage recovery from recession; cuts will hit public services we all depend on; cuts will threaten our members and their families.
March and Rally - Map and details
View Stop the Cuts - UNISON March & Rally - Glasgow 10 April 2010 in a larger map
Assemble (green marker) from 9.30am in Kelvin Way for march off at about 10am.
March Route (in blue) via Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Great Western Road, Byres Road and University Avenue back to Kelvin Way
End of march - Kelvin Way - enter park (purple marker)
11am Rally in Kelvingrove Park.
Rally plus fun stuff for kids will be held on grassy slope below Park Circus (pink marker)
See you on Saturday!
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Stop the Cuts: UNISON march & rally in Glasgow, Sat 10 April
Stop the Cuts: Public Works! The fightback starts here... UNISON March & Rally against cuts on 10 April in Glasgow. Assemble from 9.30am at Kelvin Way for march off around 10am. See route in Google map below.
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See UNISON Scotland website for more info on the demo.
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Click here to view a larger map of the route for Stop the Cuts - UNISON March & Rally - Glasgow 10 April 2010 - opens in new window
See UNISON Scotland website for more info on the demo.
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