Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in London to co-incide with the G20 summit due to finish on Friday.

Many UNISON members are also in attendance to voice their concerns over the state of the global economy, and raise awareness as to where the blame lies.

 

Unison also took part in major rally precending the G20 held on Saturday, which was attended by tens of thousands.

The G20 is a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies: 19 of the world's 25 largest national economies, plus the European Union (EU).

Collectively, the G20 economies make up 90% of global gross national product, 80% of world trade and two-thirds of the world population.

The G20 is an informal forum that brings together industrial and emerging-market countries on key issues related to global economic stability.

The G20 is made up of 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and The European Union which is represented by the rotating Council presidency and the European Central Bank.

Many of the world leaders at the summit will be advising economic and financial policies which will perpetuate the ongoing economic crisis and continue to punish workers for the faults of big business and bankers.

Much anger and distrust has developed across the world of late with regard to the actions that have led to the global economic downturn, and, in real terms, the harsh times which working people are now experiencing.

The showing of solidarity and strength over this last week, and the mass opposition to the ongoing mismanagement of global economics was palpable at the rally and will act as a stark warning to those politicians and corrupt bankers who ultimately are to blame.