First major industrial action against council cuts




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The first major industrial action against council cuts came as UNISON members withdrew their labour at Nottinghamshire County Council today.

UNISON members came from across the county to express their disgust at proposed cuts to libraries, care homes and other essential services. The march, estimated at nearly 1,000 strong, started from The Embankment and crossed the River Trent via the historic Trent Bridge. The rally outside County Hall heard from TUC Regional Secretary Cheryl Pidgeon and UNISONs Head of Local Governmen, Heather Wakefield.

The march was supported by other TUC affiliated unions including the GMB, FBU, PCS Unite and the NUT.

The County Council was due to set its budget for the forthcoming year later in the day.