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Union left groups are here to co-ordinate action
There are now left groups in the NEU, PCS, RMT, Unison and Unite – in this time of heightened struggle, we urge all members to reach out to them so that we can mobilise for united action across the union movement, writes UNION LEFT
Lobbying and demonstrations are important, but the left must organise for joint industrial action too

TUC CONGRESS takes place during the biggest wave of strikes in over 30 years. Since 2008, real wages have fallen, public services have been cut, poverty and foodbank usage have grown.

There are now more foodbanks in this country than jobcentres — a damning indictment of this rotten Tory government.   

Rising prices are cutting the living standards of all workers, especially the lowest paid, forcing many into a position where they can’t afford to heat their homes or feed themselves and their families. We face the threat of recession and mass unemployment.

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