The People’s Assembly will be marching through London on Saturday 21 June, coinciding with the FBU’s next day of strike action, protesting against the governments austerity policies.
Supporters of the group, which is a national movement campaigning against cuts and the privatisation of government services, will assemble at the BBC’s Broadcasting House on Portland Street at 1pm before marching to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
Matt Wrack, general secretary of the FBU, said: “The future of firefighters and the fire service has been put at risk because of the governments damaging cuts.
“The march also comes as we take a further period of strike action against the attacks on our pensions. This highlights that our battles against cuts and for decent pensions are part and parcel of the wider campaign against austerity.
“I would like to see as many firefighters take part in this march as possible.”
There will be a number of guest speakers and performers on the day including comedian Russell Brand, Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, Len McCluskey, general secretary of the trade union Unite, and journalist Owen Jones.
