EVENT: Mobilising for the March for an Alternative

As we hope everyone now knows, the TUC's national demonstration will be on Saturday 26th March. Our task now is to ensure that this is the biggest event in the TUC's recent history. Promotional material is now available. Leaflets and posters can be ordered from the TUC or go to the Altogether Campaign web pages.

Transport

As we expect this demonstration to be huge, we are asking people to assemble at 11am on the Embankment, so people organising transport from outside London may well need an early start. We are already hearing reports of people booking trains, and there will be countless coaches. TUC regional offices stand ready to help coordinate and publicise transport, and we will also advertise coaches or transport with spare seats on the website.

Please keep your TUC Regional Secretary and County Associations informed of what you are intending to do around mobilising for the demonstration. Working through the Regional TUC, or County Association, you may be able to keep down the cost of transport for your trades union council.

Stewards

We are looking for stewards for the demonstration, particularly on the transport and on the route, and trades union council delegates will be ideal for this important task given their union discipline background. If you wish to volunteer to be a steward on the day please contact your TUC regional education officer, who will be providing the training for stewards. Also keep an eye on the False Economy which will also provide you with an opportunity to volunteer.

This email was circulated by Tom Mellish, Organising and Recruitment Team, TUC