Bosses at the National Gallery in central London have sacked leading PCS union activist Candy Udwin. This is a major attack on a high-profile trade unionist and a serious assault on union rights.
The civil service workers’ PCS union held its national and group conferences in Brighton this week. They were ongoing as Socialist Worker went to press, set to run from Monday to Thursday of this week.
Some 50 protesters demonstrated in support of sacked PCS union activist Candy Udwin at the Sainsbury's wing of the National Gallery in central London this evening, Friday.
Workers at the National Gallery in central London completed their 23rd strike day on Friday of last week and warned bosses they could face more walkouts.
Some 50 National Gallery strikers and supporters held a rally in solidarity with victimised union rep Candy Udwin today, Tuesday. The rally was held to support Candy on the first day of her disciplinary hearing.
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