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with the IG WU. However, when these talks took place Raindi refused to repeat his earlier public statement that he was prepared to recognise the union though not to reinstate the sacked union organisers at the subsidiary Supreme Quilting. Instead he took a completely intransigent attitude which made negotiations impossible.

The only change has been that he has dropped his absurd claim that he was going to close the factory completely. However, all the workers are still cacked.

Raindi's latest move has been to issue a slander writ against a Labour councillor, claiming he described Raindi's as 'a sweatshop' in a council meeting. In view of recent damages awarded to Grunwicks for slan ler, this is a serious threat. The withdrawal of the writ must become another condition for settlement of the dispute.

Raindi's erratic behaviour of the last fortnight would seein to indicate THE turnout for the mass picket at Arlington House bostel, Camden, on Saturda 1Ith, was good, thuugh not the big mobilisation it could have been if the TGWU's official machinery put its weight into a campaign.

Workers at Arlington House, who since striking for improvements on their pay of around £30 a week have been sacked and evicted from their rooms at the hostel, have nou been found proper alternative accommodation by Camden Council.

A strike benefit is being organised on Wednesday December 22 - tickets £2 from Carden Labour Cent. 8 Camden Rnad, London NW1, or a few at the door [Primrose Hill Community Association, Fitzroy Road, Lond! NW1].

Donations and offers of help with picketing to the Labour Centre 1485 1100]. • TRADE in the shop should be abour 50% up on normal in the days before Christmas. But it' s not even at the normal level. Service is very poor. They have got staff who have