Midlands support for ETUC Day of Action against public sector cuts

Midlands trade unionists are supporting today's ETUC Day of Action against the cuts with a series of events in towns and cities across the region. Trade unionists and service users will have a presence on many high streets across the midlands, asking people to sign petitions and explaining what the cuts will mean. Events taking place include:
Northampton:
12 noon: Street stall in the Market Place – this will be next to NBC Notice board (nr Burger King / water foundation).



12 noon: Street stall in Abington Street stand – this will be in front of H & M

Derby:

12 noon: Derby Area Trade Union Council have organised jointly with the People’s Charter and UNISON a public leafleting session in the City Centre between 12:00 midday and 1:30pm followed by a rally in the Market Place (opposite the Assembly Rooms) beside the memorial between 1:30-2:00pm.

Birmingham:
4.45 pm: UNISON West Midlands media event with a coffin and Grim Reaper touring Birmingham city centre, followed by speeches at 6.00 pm in Victoria Square.