(11/7/05) UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis today praised the role of public service workers who had to deal with the aftermath of the London tube and bus bombings.
“The tragic and appalling events of 7 July 2005 will remain with us all for a very long time," he said. "Our thoughts go out to all those who have lost loved ones and to those who were injured in these horrific attacks.
“I know there have been many individual acts of heroism and I know how readily the public went to the aid of those injured. But I do want to pay a special tribute to all those public service workers, many of whom are UNISON members, who responded with quiet efficiency, dedication and determination.
“They have shown over the past few days just how much the public service ethos matters in our society. They have worked round the clock to rescue, treat or care for the victims, regardless of their own safety and comfort. Many of them have witnessed scenes too terrible to contemplate.
“Their task continues. They deserve and should get our support and respect not just for the work they are now doing but for the work they do day in day out dealing with the public’s individual tragedies.
“Thank you to all public service workers from UNISON and all the communities you serve.”
Posted at July 11, 2005 03:45 PM