FBU members outside Westminster Central Hall,  2.11.15, photo by J. Beishon

FBU members outside Westminster Central Hall, 2.11.15, photo by J. Beishon   (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)

Rally against the Trade Union Bill

Thousands of trade unionists came to London yesterday to lobby their MPs as part of the TUC rally against the Trade Union Bill. Many couldn’t get into the event at Westminster Central Hall but the FBU saved the day by bringing their fire engine round to the front of the venue for the rally speakers to address the crowd.

NSSN national chair Rob Williams also spoke from the FBU platform, calling on everyone to come back to London on 10th November when the Bill gets its third and final House of Commons reading before it goes to the Lords.

Outside Westminster Central Hall,  2.11.15, photo by J. Beishon

Outside Westminster Central Hall, 2.11.15, photo by J. Beishon   (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)

Rob said: “If everyone brings 10, 50, 100 people with them on 10th November, we could fill Parliament Square and really put the Tories under pressure.”

The Trade Union Coordinating Group (TUCG) of left unions organised an evening protest outside parliament and announced that it has called a demonstration at 6pm on 10th November at Parliament Square. The NSSN has appealed to all its supporters and affiliates to go to it. But if you can’t get to London, join any protests in your local area or organise one through the NSSN, a Trades Council or your union branch.

Make November 10th #KillTheBIll day!