John Leach addresses rally against controversial protest crackdown

The video discusses the government's push for legislation to limit the right to strike, introducing minimum service requirements. John Leach, Assistant General Secretary of the RMT, emphasizes the union's resistance to such laws, highlighting past and present industrial actions. He calls for civil disobedience and mass action, drawing parallels to historical labor struggles. The union aims to unite beyond traditional bases, asserting that they will not be restrained by new laws.

What is the government's current legislative focus according to the speaker?

• Increasing wages for workers

• Banning the right to strike

• Improving public transportation

• Reducing taxes for corporations

Who is John Leach in the context of the video?

• A community activist

• Assistant General Secretary of the RMT

• A company CEO

• A government official

What has been the response of politicians to industrial action?

• Passing unprecedented legislation

• Supporting the workers

• Increasing public sector jobs

• Reducing government spending

What historical periods does the speaker compare the current legislative attacks to?

• The 2000s and 2010s

• The 1950s and 1960s

• The 1970s and 1920s

• The 1980s and 1990s

What actions does the speaker suggest are necessary to resist legislative attacks?

• Negotiating with employers

• Civil disobedience and mass action

• Increasing union dues

• Lobbying politicians