Two million public sector workers, the majority of them women, took part in the National Day of Action for Pensions Justice on November 30.
The unprecedented mobilisation, which dominated the news bulletins, aimed to put pressure on ministers to enter meaningful negotiations to secure a fair and just settlement to the dispute on public sector pensions.
Thousands of events and rallies were held across Britain, with TUC general secretary Brendan Barber addressing one of the biggest rallies in Birmingham and deputy general secretary Frances O'Grady taking part in a march and rally in London. The day was dominated by the workers themselves who told of the impact that the cuts would have on their living standards now and in old age.
As well as rebutting myths about public sector pensions being gold-plated, unaffordable and unfair, the day demonstrated the immense unity and strength of feeling among public servants, as well as the high level of support from private sector workers and the general public.
More on the Day of Action @
http://www.tuc.org.uk/industrial/tuc-20361-f0.cfm
http://www.tuc.org.uk/union/tuc-20343-f0.cfm
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