READING will see a demonstration and march protesting a number of issues later this week.
Reading Trades Union Council and Reading Resists have organised the rally and named six key demands they’re supporting.
The rally will be seeking: an end to food poverty, a “real” pay rise for workers, a cut in energy bills, “an end to climate chaos,” higher taxes for the rich, and decent housing for all.
Nikki Dancey, President of RTUC, said: “All over the country trade union members, civic campaign groups and ordinary citizens are saying – enough is enough, we’ve been pushed too far!
“We’re getting poorer and poorer, while the rich are getting richer — we need major government action NOW to stop the 99% falling further and further behind and to ensure that planet earth is still habitable for generations to come.”
Those protesting are invited to assemble in Forbury Gardens at 2.30pm on Saturday, February 18, from which the march will lead through to The Butler on Chatham Street.
A rally will take place at The Butler from 4pm, featuring local union speakers and Public and Commercial Services Union’s National President, Fran Heathcote.
A free party will also follow at the venue, featuring live performances from Hard Times, The Highwasters, and Attila The Stockbroker.
