Hundreds of school workers marched through Blackpool town centre in protest at what unions have described as a Government “betrayal” of plans to improve pay and conditions for support staff.
Those taking part included teaching assistants, lunchtime supervisors and other school support staff who play a key role in helping children learn and supporting the day-to-day running of schools.
These pictures reflect the atmosphere and mood of the peaceful protest, organised by GMB Unioin, as it wound through the streets of Blackpool.
1. GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government
GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government | National World
2. GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government
GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government | National World
3. GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government
GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government | National World
4. GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government
GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government | National World
5. GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government
GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government | National World
6. GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government
GMB Union members march through Blackpool to demand improvements to the School Support Staff negotiating body from the Government | National World