The TUC’s austerity bus rolled into Luton today, where it was met by UNISON members, activists and local MP and UNISON member Kelvin Hopkins who all added their voices to its anti-austerity message.
UNISON organiser Samuel Older reported that the bus had gathered a lot of attention from members of the public and local council staff working in the town hall where it was parked. Activists from the University of Bedfordshire, Luton borough council and central Bedfordshire council came down to add their support.
UNISON Eastern regional secretary Glyn Hawker said: “Our members are suffering under the government’s cruel austerity policies. Many have had no payrise for over three years, have suffered pay cuts or been threatened with losing their jobs altogether. All this at a time when the cost of living continues to rise.”
But, she continued, “UNISON will continue to campaign for fair pay for all our workers and a fairer country for everyone.”
The bus is visiting communities in towns and cities across England to reveal more about the true impact government economic policy is having upon ordinary people and their families.