Disunity | Socialist Action 1983

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To date the determination of the London TransDistrict Council the NUR to fight job loss nas carrica mue nanonal ex' ecutive of the union with There can be no doubt that the majority of the ranks of ASLEF and the NUR are totally opposed lo uro ana tne rest ol trie job cuts. But the growing leaderships has steadily strengthening hand of those in the union alu WOkec WIll anti-strike.

IL Was this question of unity and how to fight for it that was at the centre of Otherwise its maority will have been a party to useless bureaucratic unity with the leadership of ASLEF at the expense of thousands of jobs.

The situation on the London underground has very severe implications for TASL EF continue British Rail. refusing to oppose OPO drivers could well sign up for it when it is introduced.

Then it will be crunch time for ASLEF ecutive. Will they instruct their members picket lines or leave then to individually choose betwcet an extra +30 a week or victimisation by management?

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Socialist Action 17 May 1985