Finally, UK friends: straitened times are on the cards for us too. UK public servants are relatively better protected legally, culturally, and by strong collective bargaining, but every day we’re hearing about threats of redundancy…
You need a trade union right now. Every UK worker has a right to join one, whether or not your employer recognises it.
If you need help finding the union best suited to you/your workplace, check out the TUC, or feel free to ask.
Join before you think you need it.