Steelworkers and politicians have rallied in Newport and Port Talbot to support the steel industry, urging Tata to engage seriously with unions for the future of Llanwern, Port Talbot, and Trostre. Speeches emphasized the long-lasting effects of Tata's decisions on communities, with a call for a just transition and no compulsory redundancies. The UK Labour Party has pledged a £3bn commitment to develop green primary steel production. Participants stressed the importance of securing the best deal for steel, not the cheapest, and called on the UK government to support steel communities.
Last weekend I stood in solidarity with steelworkers in Newport. Today I brought their fight to Parliament and raised the vital importance of the steel industry to Newport and Wales as a whole. Watch my full speech from Westminster Hall 👇 https://t.co/fkJPT95m7q https://t.co/XkLSKWRKhM
As Chair of the multi-union committee, Alan represents steelworkers throughout Port Talbot. I'm proud Alan is backing me, along with @CommunityUnion, @GMBWSW and @UniteWales. As First Minister, I'd stand up for our Welsh steel industry. https://t.co/YzvHfYTsBb
The potential loss of nearly 3,000 jobs at Port Talbot is something that resonates personally with me, as the son of a steelworker. It doesn’t have to be this way. Our steel sector must be a crucial part of our future. My latest @southwalesargus column👇 https://t.co/gTTzQcbp3X
In Port Talbot, everybody has a connection to the steelworks. Together, we will fight to save every job in the town and beyond. 👊🏾The fight for steel is on 🙌🏾Stand up and be counted ✊🏾Vote Yes for action #SupportUKSteel @UniteWales @unitetheunion https://t.co/awPgEErhGh
A palpable sense of anger in Port Talbot today - but also of resolve. I will always stand shoulder to shoulder with @CommunityUnion, @GMBWSW, and @UniteWales steelworkers. We all know there is a future for steel worth fighting for. https://t.co/FR007JgY1B
Steel workers don’t only make steel, They are made of steel. We will fight for every job in TATA. In Port Talbot, Llanwern, Trostre and Shotton https://t.co/4dsxRWbUUS
With @PantegAnthony in Newport today standing with steelworkers whose jobs are under threat. The multi-union plan, with a just transition & no compulsory redundancies, should be the way forward. #SaveOurSteel @CommunityUnion @UniteWales @GMBWSW https://t.co/uIhf2GYULx
We've had a fantastic turn out across our rally in Port Talbot and Newport today. @vaughangething @SKinnock, @jessicamordenmp, @RuthNewportWest, our members and the entire Port Talbot and Newport community showed their support for our steel industry. It's time for @RishiSunak… https://t.co/E8C09XuLUC
✊Standing with our steelworkers today in Newport city centre to send a message to Tata and the government. We need our steel! 🧵 (1/2) https://t.co/CbpWgiyOe3
We need the best deal for steel, not the cheapest deal. Proud to march through Newport today with Tata steelworkers, and reps from @UniteWales, @CommunityUnion and @GMBWSW. Now, to Port Talbot - the UK government must step up for our steel communities. https://t.co/UhWLFYc5lq
Powerful speeches at Port Talbot rally by @vaughangething & @SKinnock setting out @UKLabour ‘s £3bn commitment to develop green primary steel production:for jobs & for security @CommunityUnion @GMB_union @unitetheunion https://t.co/i5w6MmAOTh
Fantastic rally in Newport today. @vaughangething @jessicamordenmp @RuthNewportWest and @CommunityUnion Vice President Reg Gutteridge were fantastic in laying out why our steel industry is so important to Newport. Tata and @RishiSunak need to stop their bad deal #SaveOurSteel https://t.co/1mxYs5yxLv
"We're fighting not just for the steel jobs of today, but the steel jobs of tomorrow. We are with you." @RuthNewportWest shows that this isn't just about now. The decisions made by Tata today will have long-lasting effects for our communities. #SaveOurSteel https://t.co/xzNAV8oALj
We're marching through Newport city centre this morning to fight for our steel industry. We need our steel industry. That's why so many have come out in support of our members. Tata need to engage seriously with unions on the future of Llanwern, Port Talbot and Trostre.… https://t.co/UoLsLprvff
Ballot for industrial action to take place in response to threat of Tata Steel job losses https://t.co/86wgYyRxMN https://t.co/AxfITBUe3j
Senior Community reps from across @TataSteelUK have voted unanimously to ballot for industrial action. Tata’s proposals are unacceptable and they have brought the consultation process into disrepute. We are prepared to fight for our industry and our communities. Read our full… https://t.co/VfkvnkOru2
#Breaking Steelworkers in Community are to be balloted for industrial action in response to the threat of job losses at Port Talbot and other Tata sites, the union announced https://t.co/JgozEtadpJ
A reminder to all those who want to come and show support, there is a steel rally tomorrow (Saturday 17th Feb) at Port Talbot's Civic Square at 1:15pm. https://t.co/4iXExWQqh6