FIREFIGHTERS, teachers, social workers and refuse collectors have marched side my side, united in strike action.
The multi-union walk-out saw more than 80 East Yorkshire schools closed or partially closed, leisure centres closed and bins left uncollected as public sector workers sought to have their views heard.
It was estimated at the height of the city centre march, more than 2,000 people were weaving their way through the streets.
Unions taking action include the NUT, GMB, Public and Commercial Services Union, Unison, Unite and the Fire Brigades' Union. They are protesting at performance-related pay, pension cuts and a running down of public services.
The march ended in a rally in Queen Victoria Square.
Neil Payne, a GMB member who works at East Hull pools, said: "We are mainly out about the fact we have had no pay rise for four years, but also to support others in the public services. We have been well supported by the leisure sites, most of which have closed today. The public have been really good."
Ron Murray, also a GMB member who works at Albert Avenue Leisure Centre, said: "I think we have the understanding from the public now.. Everyone is aware that the cost of living is going up and our wages are standing still, so In effect is it like a pay cut.
"People are having to depend on payday loans and food banks and really scrimp and save."
Hundreds of people remained in Queen Victoria Square waving flags and banners to hear union leaders speak.
Mike Whale, Hull branch secretary for the National Union of Teachers, said: "It was fantastic. Seeing public sector workers all standing together. One of the great strengths of this is that we have brought together firefighters, next to bin men, next to social workers, teaching assistants, teachers and many more across the public sector.
" We all face a common problem and that is a Government which is determined to take money from the poor and middle earners and give it to the rich.
"It can't carry on."
Nikki Osborne, Unison convenor, said: "It has gone really well. There has been a really good show of strength and solidarity and now we have to build on it."
Union leaders claim the national walkout could be the biggest since the 1926 general strike.
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