SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Peoples march

Socialist Action No. 5, 16 April 1983 · p. 3 of the scan · 251 words

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VERPOO actions or delegations on the day.

Like last time, the march will terminate in Southall before going onto the final central London being organised by the GLC, and the na. tional demonstration.

Southall a high unemployment spot scar red by the closure of dozens factories.

1981 community along with striking workers came out in their thousands to greet the march.

Local cafes and pubs heaped hospitality on the marchers while the temples provided accommodation Those marchers are still remembered with affection in Southall, and we expect a similar - if not better response this time.

The People's March for Jobs will be heavily centralised unde control. Nonetheless, it's important for everyone to get involved in the town planning cullice. along the route. And that doesn't just mean sitting in transport the mass demonstration in Londor on 5 June.

The TUC, the should really pull out al the stops to make this the biggest ever against unemployWhatever the problems of the TUCs' policies, this like al the events on the '81 and on the 83 marches - will be a militant, anti-Tory atfair.

These are the best conditions for the movement discuss out develop a fighting alternative the AES • The details and planning for the march vary by region. To find out more contact your regional TUC or your local trades council. The TUC's preliminary jobs march map.

North-East feeder marches will be published later.

by BUS! A fuller map showing all the legs, including the Wales and

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