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Expulsion threat to strikers

Socialist Press no. 121, 18 October 1978 · scan pp. 11–12 · about 271 words

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mass picket workers at the Usherare on indefinite, unofficial strike demandAt a meeting with representatives of the NATSOPA naersons official backing of the Fords dispute, though there is no doubt the strike could be won. The TGWU members involved are fighting for the most basic right of all. They are appealing for support, especially on their mass picket at 6.30 am on Friday October 27.

We urge trade unionists everywhere to respond to this call.

SECRETS IN THIS OFFICE)

LOW PAY FREDDY RALLY LUCRE tOV MAS EN POW AA:

AIRWAYS (PHEW-GOT IT!.)

WHIT THE HELL?

Low PAY chapel on Monday October 9, management revealed plans to make 15-20 workers of their own choosing redundant. and to force a further half dozen workers to retire.

out Since the factory is at present undermanned this move could only be seen as a bid to remove the militant leadership of the NATSOPA chapel.

A union meeting next day therefore voted to take all-out strike action demanding that the sacking threats be withdrawn, and seeking the payment of money witheld by management during a previous dispute.

But this prompt action in defence of jobs has annoyed NATSOPA officials, who have now disciplinary action, including possible expulsion from the union. of chapel members on strike HEY STOP THAT LEAFLET!

PAY LOw ON MY LOW PAY RALLY? AT THIS RATE EVERY DAMNED ALRIGHT! WHICH BRIGHT SPARK HAS SPRT THE BEANS MALCONTENT WILL BE THERE, GRIPING ABOUT THEIR BLOODY WAGES!

NUPE® DINTURBI DO NOT

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Walker printing inks factory in East London

ing the withdrawal of management redundan- cy threats.

OOPS!! RALLY

← Contents of Socialist Press no. 121, 18 October 1978