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From: The Socialist issue 985, 7 March 2018: UCU strike: bosses on the run

Search site for keywords: Hull - Workers - Council - Solidarity - RMT - National Education Union

Hull workers united against bosses

Strikers include lecturers in UCU fighting pension cuts, photo Hugh Caffrey (Click to enlarge)

In a determined and clear show of solidarity, more than 150 workers in Hull rallied in support of University and College Union members from Hull University on strike to defend pensions, railway workers from the RMT striking to keep a guard on every train and the FCC strikers battling to win sick-pay rights.

Called by Hull Trades Council, the rally and demonstration through the pedestrian areas of the city centre was supported by striking workers, fellow trade unionists and members of the public.

A bucket collection of passers-by added to the donations already raised by local trade unions. Hull National Education Union (NEU) has already donated £1,000 and East Riding NEU has donated £250. Other unions meeting this week have promised money.

The feeling of unity among the strikers from the different disputes even went so far as to have fierce local rugby league rivals Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers supporters shaking hands in solidarity!

The trades council is determined to continue to coordinate support and ensure that all workers are victorious.

Mick Whale, Hull Trades Council president

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The coronavirus crisis has laid bare the class character of society in numerous ways. It is making clear to many that it is the working class that keeps society running, not the CEOs of major corporations.

The results of austerity have been graphically demonstrated as public services strain to cope with the crisis.

The government has now ripped up its 'austerity' mantra and turned to policies that not long ago were denounced as socialist. But after the corona crisis, it will try to make the working class pay for it, by trying to claw back what has been given.

The Socialist Party's material is more vital than ever, so we can continue to report from workers who are fighting for better health and safety measures, against layoffs, for adequate staffing levels, etc.
When the health crisis subsides, we must be ready for the stormy events ahead and the need to arm workers' movements with a socialist programme - one which puts the health and needs of humanity before the profits of a few.