TIME TO ACT on the Robin Hood Tax – Saturday 10 April

Robin Hood Tax campaign

Flashmob moment

3 April 2010

It's time to move from the web to the streets to support the Robin Hood Tax. Next Saturday lunchtime, 10 April, we're organising flashmobs in Britain's cities for people who want to see a fair tax to meet the needs of the environment and the poor - home and abroad. Here's what you need to do (and get your friends and work mates to join in!)

First, sign up to the Robin Hood Tax campaign at www.robinhoodtax.org.uk - there are already over 40,000 supporters (and over 150,000 Facebook fans - more than all the political parties combined). The details of next Saturday's flashmobs will be sent out by email, so you need to sign up to be certain of finding out where to go.

Second, send a photo of yourself, your house, your workplace (or, if you've got their permission, maybe even a pet!) at http://robinhoodtax.org.uk/upload-your-mugshot-to-be-part-of-the-worlds-biggest-bank-job/ - they'll be used on the day to create a campaign mosaic on the web and wherever flashmobs are organised.

Third, clear some space in your diary for 12:05pm on Saturday 10 April to join a Robin Hood flashmob. Events are being organised in Cardiff, Edinburgh, London and Manchester, and details will be sent to campaign supporters ahead of the event. Go along and show your support for the campaign. If you want to dress up as Robin Hood or Maid Marion (or, if tights and dresses aren't your thing, Friar Tuck), then please do - we're also aiming to enter the Guinness Book of World Records with the largest ever number of Robin Hoods!

And fourth, for people who don't live near one of the main venues, could your local or regional trade union can organise your own event? Tell us, and we can get details sent to Robin Hood Tax campaign supporters in your area and advise you on getting media coverage for the event. Contact otudor@tuc.org.uk if you can organise a separate event.