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| Northern Ireland trade unions march against government cuts | Northern Ireland trade unions march against government cuts |
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| Trade unions are due to march in Belfast on Saturday, in protest at austerity measures being introduced by the government at Westminster. | Trade unions are due to march in Belfast on Saturday, in protest at austerity measures being introduced by the government at Westminster. |
| The rally has been organised by the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). | The rally has been organised by the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU). |
| The demonstration will begin in York Street at 11:00 BST and will coincide with protests in Glasgow and London. | The demonstration will begin in York Street at 11:00 BST and will coincide with protests in Glasgow and London. |
| The coalition government has argued the cuts are necessary to tackle the deficit. | The coalition government has argued the cuts are necessary to tackle the deficit. |
| The ITCU's Northern Ireland Committee represents more than 250,000 members in 36 trade unions across Northern Ireland. | The ITCU's Northern Ireland Committee represents more than 250,000 members in 36 trade unions across Northern Ireland. |
| In a statement ahead of Saturday's march, the ITCU said the rally would "send a message to our MLAs and our MPs from all political parties that we the people are firmly opposed to the failed policy of austerity which destroys lives and futures". | In a statement ahead of Saturday's march, the ITCU said the rally would "send a message to our MLAs and our MPs from all political parties that we the people are firmly opposed to the failed policy of austerity which destroys lives and futures". |
| Ten days ago, the Stormont Assembly voted in favour of the Welfare Reform Bill, supporting the biggest shake up of social security benefits in decades. | |
| The changes will impact on thousands of people in Northern Ireland, affecting those in receipt of payments such as disability living allowance, housing benefit and employment support. |