An estimated 8500 people marched from Gateshead Civic Centre down over the Tyne and on to Spillers Wharf on Wednesday to the cheers and clapping of onlookers along the route. Speakers from many of the Unions involved addressed the crowd at Spillers Wharf where marchers gathered with an array of flags and banners to brighten the day. Amongst those speaking was Cath Hepburn, UCU Chair of the FE Committee and Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT.
