Trade unions stage Wigan town centre rally in opposition to Government policies

Trade unionists held a rally in Wigan town centre to voice their opposition to the Government and support striking railway workers.

By Charles Graham

Published 26th Jun 2022, 12:30 BST- 1 min read

Updated 27th Jun 2022, 10:03 BST

The march and rally coincided with three days of disruptive strike action by railway workers and came a week after a delegation from Wigan’s National Education Union (NEU) branch travelled to London support the Trade Union Council’s We Demand Better demonstration.

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There were speakers including striking RMT railway workers and representatives from Unite, Stand Up To Racism, Bakers Union, Unison and the NEU.

Trade unionists protest in Wigan town centre. Picture by Sue Vickers

Some of the protestors at the trades union rally. Picture by Sue Vickers