SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Unit Superheaters struggle on

Socialist Action No. 12, 3 June 1983 · pp. 14-15 of the scan · 198 words

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page 14 of the scan

A PACKED meeting of local shop stewards called by the engineering UlOl Broad Left Swansea last week heard Unit Superheaters con Pete Thomas pledge to fight on against the British Steel CorsoraLol The workers at Unit Superheaters have been on strike for over four weeks. At first the dispute was over forced redundancies, but now the BSC , has announced the total closure of the Planli David Jenkins, the Wales TUC research and administration officer, hit out at the BSC Unit Superheaters parent company. 'This is an example of management at its worst. BSC has utilis ed this dispute to close …Ine lactory COWl aue disentitle the workers their redundancy money' Following. High Court writ forcing the end ot the occupation the workers have now mounted hour picket of the plant.

At last week's meeting many strongly critical at the lack of support from the AUEW leadership officials. Material is now being removed from the factory and blacking and solidarity action is now io Messages and supporg Fred Evans, Bishopston Rd, Bishopston Swansea. (Graham Atwell)

page 15 of the scan

IN APRIL BL Cowley workers ended a strike with a THE MRACLE MAESTROIS BORN Socialist Action 3 June 1983

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