A
representative from the Save Lewisham Libraries Campaign joined
striking Bromley library workers again today, this time outside of
Bromley Central Library, as their
dispute with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) continues. The strike
began on the 6th
of June to protest against cuts being made to the Library Service. Many
of the comments made by those standing outside of the library echo what
members of the Lewisham campaign have been saying about libraries in
our borough. That libraries are so much more
than buildings containing books. One staff member stated that she had
seen children grow up over her time at Bromley libraries, that those who
used the libraries are a microcosm of society, that they were part of
the library community and that ‘They are our
friends’. Another went on the state that trying to run a library on so
few staff meant that ’it’s going to grind to a halt; there are not
enough staff to allow us to do our jobs properly’. Workers and campaigners in Bromley have kept up an incredible fight for their precious libraries as councils all across London and the country have taken the axe to this vital and much loved service. We all need to do what we can to support their fight
Great public support for libraries and the strikers at Bromley Council meeting on 15th July
To make a donation:
Cheques can be made payable to Bromley Unite. please send cheques and messages of support to
Onay Kasab, Unite, 33-37 Moreland Street, EC1V 8BB
Bank details for donations are
Bromley Unite LE/531 Branch
Number 20272821
Sort 60 83 01
No comments:
Post a Comment