Forty years ago, GCHQ workers were banned from joining a trade union. Twenty-seven years ago they won back that right. Today, the Conservative government is attempting to restrict the right to strike for over five million workers.
Last year, it introduced the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act, which stipulates that when workers in certain sectors vote to take legal strike action, they could be forced back to work and sacked if they do not comply.
The TUC is organising a march and rally to celebrate union history, protest against this government and stand up for the right to strike.
UNISON is supporting the rally, which will take place in Cheltenham – the home of GCHQ – on Saturday 27 January and is urging members and branches to attend.
The march will gather from noon and set off at 12:30pm and will be finished by 4pm.
Solihull UNISON 