Prospect is encouraging members from all over the UK to protest with the union's banner on the TUC's March for the Alternative in London on March 26. Members will meet at Prospect's headquarters, 8 Leake Street, London SE1 7NN, at 10.45am, before joining the main body of the march.

The TUC is currently recruiting and training large numbers of stewards to ensure that both the march and rally are safe, well-managed and family-friendly.

Transport arrangements

TUC affiliated unions have booked a range of transport. The TUC-backed False Economy website has launched a special area devoted to sharing transport.

In Scotland, transport arrangements are being co-ordinated by the STUC. Members who wish to attend should contact Anne Douglas or Alan Denney at the Prospect Scottish office (0131 558 2660).

Prospect branch secretaries have been sent more details about how to  apply for help towards travel costs in a circular from Paul Noon.

'Cuts are not the cure' pamphlet

The TUC is distributing thousands of pamphlets with the message that 'Cuts are not the cure' in the run-up to the march.

It says that the government's decision to close the deficit in just four years and to do so by cutting four pounds in spending for every pound raised in tax are political choices not put to voters at the last election, rather than economic necessity.