Public and Commercial Services Union

13 October 2010

Our alternative to the cuts campaign
London and the south east

John McDonnell MP is campaigning to repeal part of the anti-trade union laws and make it impossible for employers to take trade unions to court to block strike action on minor technicalities that would have had no effect on the outcome of the ballot.

John, chair of the PCS parliamentary group, came top in the private members bill ballot earlier this year. This means he is able to present a bill of his choosing in parliament.

The current legislation puts a massive burden on trade unions and means trade union ballots are subject to far tighter regulations than general elections.

The lawful industrial action (minor errors) bill will be debated by MPs on Friday 22 October. A mass lobby is being organsied for the week before the bill is debated to ensure it is supported by MPs.

Gather at Old Palace Yard (opposite the St AStephens entrance to parliament) from 12.30pm

Enter parliament about 1.30pm

Rally to start at 2pm in committee room 14