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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Firefighters join free transport campaign

Manchester Campaign for Free Public Transport


The Professional Footballers' Association, Greater Manchester Fire Brigades Union, Bury NUT, Manchester NUJ & several local branches of UNITE The Union & UNISON are all supporting the call for Free Public Transport

FIREFIGHTERS JOIN SOCCER STARS, TEACHERS,
JOURNALISTS & HEALTH WORKERS IN CALLING
FOR FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR EVERYONE!


Collaboration with Welsh MP creates potential for national campaign for free & better public transport throughout Britain


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