Strikers starved out
Socialist Organiser1983 1983-06-30Read it in the scan (PDF), scan page 14 →
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You need ten members to start a branch in any workplace. [The definition of 'workplace' is left open in the rules: separate branches can be established in separate sections of a large The Labour Party membership of workplace recruits has to be processed through their ward branches. But the workplace branch can send one delegate to the Labour Party GC in each constituency where it has at least ten members living. AQUESTION OF SOLIDARKY Independent Trade Unions Published by Socialist Forum for Southern Africa Solidarity.
Available (at 90p plus 20p post) c/o SO, 28 Middle Lane, London N8. 90p BOb Fine AS THE workers at Hodkin and Jones abandoned the picket line and took up their case for unfair dismissal, I spoke to one of the strikers.
They' ve, starved us out. The DHSS has stopped all benefit, even to our families, until they have completed their enquiries. We can't afford to go on. Have you had any support from other unions?
Only spasmodic. We got the British Rail wagons stopped, but only as )long as there was a picket line. As soon as that went, the lorries were back in as normal.
What was the last offer from management?
Before we ceased the dispute, management had agreed improved terms but would not reinstate anybody.
What would have won the pute, in your opinion?
Mass picketing or a sit-in. But we decided against a sit-in after legal advice from our union. How many strikers are left?
All 24. We are intending to try to salvage jobs by forming our own concrete casting co-op.
MICK SIDAWAY factory or office complex.
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