Austerity Uncovered

Wages, Poverty & Pay Day Loans

Date: Time: Venue: Register: Friday 21st June 5pm refreshments finish 6.30pm Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Sunderland Melanie Lowden, mlowden@tuc.org.uk by 14th June.

Wages are being squeezed, living standards are in decline and some of the poorest in society are being hit hard by welfare cuts and changes. This meeting brings together those wanting to make a difference either locally, regionally or nationally. Together we will examine the scale of the problems and discuss what positive action we can each take. Speakers: Welcome by Paul Watson, Leader, Sunderland City Council, Julie Elliott MP, Alison Baxter FINCAN and Neil Foster, TUC Policy and Campaigns Officer. Closing remarks from Lesley Mercer, CSP Director and TUC President. To coincide with the seminar, the Austerity Uncovered tour bus will be coming to The Green at Southwick arriving around 1.30pm further information to follow.