An estimated 8500 people marched from Gateshead Civic Centre down over the Tyne and on to Spillers Wharf on Wednesday to the cheers and clapping of onlookers along the route. Speakers from many of the Unions involved addressed the crowd at Spillers Wharf where marchers gathered with an array of flags and banners to brighten the day. Amongst those speaking was Cath Hepburn, UCU Chair of the FE Committee and Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT.
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A fantastic show of strength of unity between all of the unions , it was great to be part of it .i took my little girl to experience the day and learn from it she is the one dressed in UCU colours on the first photograph . Tracey
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