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For too long, trade unions have been held back: we must set them free
Fire Brigades Union general secretary MATT WRACK writes in support of the Free Our Unions campaign
FBU leader Matt Wrack

THE labour movement today faces opportunities we have not had for decades. There is the possibility of a radical Labour government within just months.

Now is the time to discuss, debate and decide how we can build the power of working-class people.

Central to that aim is strengthening and rebuilding the trade union movement.

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