There was no blame for services stopping – as much as some of the employers might have wanted that to be the case.
There was a feeling of ‘good on ye lassies’. This could be illustrated no better than the wheelchair bound lady who had her daughter bring her to the demonstration to support the woman who cared for her.
The march and demonstration were massive. I actually hopped off it a few times to look back down the hill, and was absolutely amazed. The women and their banners just kept coming and coming.
At the demo itself, there are not many time when a male general secretary stands in the sidelines and watched a women only panel of trade unionists lead (mores the pity), but I was absolutely proud to do so.
I was there to show solidarity, the women – both staff and activists – had, and continue to lead, that strike to the acclaim of the people assembled in George Square.
Branch Secretary Shona gave the message loud and clear that the fight is not over yet, but with a campaign, solidarity, activists and determination like I saw during the Glasgow Women’s Strike, I have a feeling people will be writing about what happened there for years to come.
