A UK-wide cost of living campaign is set to have its launch in Glasgow later today.
Enough is Enough was set up by trade unions and community organisations to ' push back against the misery forced on millions by rising bills, low wages, food poverty, shoddy housing – and a society run only for a wealthy elite'.
The launch rally will take place at the Old Fruitmarket in the city centre and will kick off at 7pm, with the event currently showing as sold out on eventbrite.
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Royal Mail workers are set to walk out on Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9 as part of ongoing disputes over pay. This comes after industrial action began on August 26 before continuing on August 31, reports the Daily Record.
After limited post was delivered through Royal Mail on previous strike days, more disruption is anticipated this week, with the amount of post being delivered set to be restricted and prioritised.
The campaign group went viral on social media last month after posting a campaign video including a message of solidarity from RMT leader Mick Lynch, following the country-wide rail strikes that began earlier this year. ScotRail workers have since returned to work after receiving a higher pay offer, but RMT has announced further strikes that will impact rail lines across the UK.
The group have five central demands, which are:
1. A Real Pay Rise
After decades of stagnation and real terms pay cuts, it’s time for a real pay rise. That means a significant rise in the national minimum wage and a path to £15 an hour, a real public sector pay rise, and an inflation busting-rise in pensions and benefits.
2. Slash Energy Bills
Cancel the October price hike and return to the significantly lower pre-April energy price cap
3. End Food Poverty
Enshrine the Right to Food in law and put this into practice by introducing universal free school meals, community kitchens, and reinstating the £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift.
4. Decent Homes for All
Cap rents, build more council homes, insulate homes and introduce a charter for renters’ rights.
5. Tax the Rich
Make the rich pay their fair share by raising taxes on the wealthiest and the profits of big businesses. Crack down on tax avoidance and evasion.
And alongside that, we should be cutting the tax burden on working people, starting by reversing the recent hike to National Insurance.
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