SocialistAction 1983–88

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

Kenure Plastics workers stand firm

Socialist Action No. 148, 12 September 1986 · pp. 8-9 of the scan · 250 words

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DESPITE management's declared intention to close the factory the workers at Kenure Plastics standing firm.

Vinayak ALU shop Patel, steward. told Socialist Action tnat ine workers were determined carry Patel was amongst a delegation iron Kenure Plastics the Notts miners rally. They raised £163 through bucket collection. workers have been locked They in the process ot WeIC negotiating an improvement in their poor pay and conditions to £3.00 per hour Official A big boost Ior le dispute, reported Vinayal decision by the AEU to give off al surkin hreat The closure boss, Peter Davis anficial is sero us, Patel said, nounced to the AEU but is not immediate. workers who have been scabbing have been six antine, not p.

policy the company has been to draw out the pre un negotiations. have appealed to industrial tribunal but the company has rejected three alternative dates for the hearing. 'delaying tactics' and appealed for maximum support the The weekly mass pickets take place every Friday from 2pm to 5pm. Sacked twist io the dispute was given last Fri day with the sacking of one of those still working Jimm Smith, an AfroCaribbear who's been working at the Factory for four years was approached management testify on their behalf at the tribunal.

workers When he refused he was given the boot!

Funds and messages of support should be sent to. Kenure Plastics Workers Gc/o supoor commie King Street, South all, Middx (phone 01-843 2333).

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Socialist Action 12 Sep 1986

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