On Saturday 17th Feb, Tata Steel workers and supporters, including Ali McDiarmid, Jessica Morden MP, and Welsh Steelman, mobilized in Newport and Port Talbot's Civic Square at 1:15pm in response to Tata Steel's proposed job cuts and the threat of job losses across its UK sites. The Community Union announced a ballot for industrial action, with the Unite union also planning a strike ballot for 1,500 workers. Hundreds marched in Newport to voice their opposition to the job losses and to advocate for a multi-union plan that promises a just transition without compulsory redundancies. Speakers emphasized the importance of the steel industry to the UK's economy and national security, criticizing Tata Steel's management and calling for Rishi Sunak's government intervention.
Tata Steel workers protest over proposed job losses https://t.co/9eoO59s9Hb
Hundreds of people have joined protests against the proposed loss of thousands of steel jobs in South Wales ✍️: Rod Minchin https://t.co/GqxS9GSA3O
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
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
✊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
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets to protest at the proposed loss of thousands of steel jobs https://t.co/UiDv0oV65t
As we march to #SaveOurSteel today, here's just one reason why the Tata-Tory electric-arc furnace *only* model represents a bad deal for steel. It's a high-risk strategy. Instead we need the multi-union plan - it delivers for customers, supports jobs & protects national security https://t.co/X1TiCVccMh
"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
Tata Steel workers protest over proposed job losses https://t.co/L1LfjTfwjN
"The cheapest deal for steel is not the best deal... the economy we have today relies on steel." @vaughangething is absolutely right in his speech to steelworkers in Newport today. We've said it time and time again, we need our steel. #BritainWeNeedOurSteel https://t.co/vLTwAggiOJ
Live updates as Welsh steelworkers are set march to save their jobs https://t.co/PkbmNLWAkE https://t.co/3iEyFgfyNp
We’re here in Newport. Join us on the march to Save Our Steel https://t.co/xY4EFyNllm
Next Saturday marks 2nd anniversary of #Russia’s full-scale invasion of #Ukraine in 2022. If you are in #London, #UK, please join the rally and the march of solidarity with Ukraine next Saturday, on 24 February. https://t.co/Qf6DmkAEXK
British unions announce strike ballot for Tata Steel workers https://t.co/UsGipddEJM https://t.co/wtWJSm4gln
#UK's Unite union announces strike ballot dates for 1,500 steel workers at Tata https://t.co/oXwFnNzAxW
Tata Steel workers to vote on strikes amid threat of job losses https://t.co/lnmPgj3PIW
Ballot for industrial action to take place in response to threat of Tata Steel job losses https://t.co/86wgYyRxMN https://t.co/AxfITBUe3j
Tata Steel workers to vote on strikes amid job peril https://t.co/xFNIrurFHh
#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
Spot on @jessicamordenmp & @WelshSteelman the MU Plan is the credible alternative to Tata's devastating proposals. Join the @CommunityUnion-organised march in Newport on Saturday to demand that @TataSteelLtd & @RishiSunak think again. A just transition is possible.. #SaveOurSteel https://t.co/1eEBMo5sTN