Mass demonstration and bin lorry 'drive by' in Brighton as 'GMB Three' appear in court
A bin lorry drive by and mass demonstration will take place outside Brighton Magistrates as three GMB officers appear in court.
Where: Outside Brighton Magistrates Court, The Law Courts, Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0LG
When: Friday 24 March 2023 at 9.30am
A bin lorry drive by and mass demonstration will take place outside Brighton Magistrates as three GMB officers appear in court.
The ‘GMB Three’ were arrested during a lawful industrial dispute with Biffa during May 2022.
They were charged with wilful obstruction of a highway on 27 May 2022 at Amberstone depot.
They deny all allegations.
Before the case is heard by the court there will be a demonstration and a drive by of bin lorries by those who support the ‘GMB Three’
Mark Turner, GMB Branch Secretary said:
“The continuation of the case against the ‘GMB Three’ is frankly a waste of public money.
“All those who believe in human rights, the right to freedom of assembly and protest should be watching this case closely.
“It is a blatant attempt by employers and the state to remove the rights of those who wish to protest.
“The ‘GMB Three’ robustly deny the allegations against them.
“The way to resolve industrial disputes is for employers to take their employees concerns seriously and negotiate meaningfully with the GMB.
“Heavy handed tactics to use the law to stifle this sort of peaceful protest resolves nothing.
“We look forward to the case finally coming to court on Friday and hope that the right to protest and assembly is protected.”
