Reply-To: Clara Paillard via Campaigns by You
Dear supporters,
The National Gallery has now appointed the private company Securitas to run their security and visitor services but the PCS campaign to stop privatisation continues with staff going on a all-out strike from tomorrow.
WE ARE APPEALING FOR URGENT SUPPORT ALL OUT STRIKE ACTION
The National Gallery have decided to bring forward the date to sign the contract with Securitas before the new director takes up office so we have brought forward the date of our all out strike which is now starting on 11 August.
PCS members are intent on continuing to fight against the privatisation plans and to demand guarantees about their future. Join our events:
ALL OUT STRIKE FROM TUESDAY 11 AUGUST
Picket 9-11am each day plus Friday 5-6.30pm
SOLIDARITY SOCIAL FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 6.30pm
Silver Cross Pub Whitehall
PICK A DAY- PICK A PAINTING!
We are inviting trade unions or campaigns to adopt a day of strike action during August. If you can’t come to the picket line please show your support in other ways. Strikers will help adapt a suitable painting from the National Gallery collection to help publicise your solidarity. See the choices different campaigns and unions have chosen here:
Wed 12 August 2.30-3.30pm: Equity
Thurs 13 August 9-10am: London Universities and college unions (Unison and UCU)
Fri 14 August 5-6.30pm: PCS London DWP
Fri 14 August 5-6.30pm: Disabled People Against Cuts
Sat 15 August 9-11am: London council workers (Unison)
URGENT REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL HELP
Thank you so much for your support so far. We are still appealing for help to raise sufficient funds to ensure that National Gallery strikers can afford to keep fighting.
A collection sheet is here if you want to organise a fundraiser.
or you can donate via PayPal.
More ways to donate on our blog here.
The future of arts & Culture
Our campaign is part of a bigger fight to preserve access to art & culture as a public service. Other museum workers are also fighting the impact of budget cuts across the country. Please sign their petitions in solidarity:
Tate privatised workers on zero hours contracts fighting for decent pay
Welsh Museums workers striking to stop a pay cut up to £3,000
All the best,
Clara
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