Revelations that more than 200 health and social care workers have died as a result of contracting the Covid-19 virus has prompted a number of campaign groups and individuals in Waltham Forest to come together to demand that essential workers are provided with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as a matter of course.

The campaign was initiated by WF Trades Council – which represents union members in the borough. It has been joined by representatives of political and community organisations – such as the WF Mutual Aid groups, the Waltham Forest Workers’ Coronavirus Support Group and Leyton & Wanstead Labour Party – as well as concerned individuals.

“Thousands of WF residents have shown their appreciation for the fantastic job done by essential workers on Thursday evenings”, said Organising Committee member, Tom Taylor. “Now we can repay them by supporting the “WF United for PPE” campaign.

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