Welfare Reform Bill Protest

I have posted here recently about the proposed changes in welfare, the so called 'reforms'. It is vitally important the all progressive minded people come to the defence of some of the most vulnerable people in our society, who are going to be the targets of these measures.

The PCS union and the TUC are organising a lobby of parliament on Tuesday and I intend to go along with the Green Party Trade Union Group and others to lobby MPs and to speak out against these appalling measures which are in effect the introduction of US style workfare.

Further details are here on the PCS website http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/campaigns/welfare-reform/welfare-for-all.cfm

It is vitally important that these proposals are stopped in their tracks. With thousands being thrown on the dole queues each day and many disabled people finding themselves at the back of the line for finding employment, it is crucial that efforts to genuinely help people are put in place and not profiteers charter, which these proposals will produce.

Details of the protest here http://www.pcs.org.uk/en/campaigns/welfare-reform/welfare-for-all.cfm

Will see some of you next Tuesday at noon there and don't forget to contact your MP.