Map Shop Chaos
Socialist Organiser1982 1982-10-28Read it in the scan (PDF), scan page 14 →
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THE strikers at Stanfords Map Shop in Long Acre, Covent Garden, London are gaining support from delivery drivers and shop customers. The strikers have been out since 29 September in support of their shop steward, Paul hobbs.
Uver 60% ot the statt have joined ACTSS, the clerical and technical subsidiary of the TGWU. Ten union members have been sacked. With only five staff and four recent recruits left working, the shop is reportedly in a chaotic state.
ACAS have recommended that, since a clear majority of the staff support the union, management should reinstate the sacked workers and recognise the union. Management have said they will reinstate everyone except Paul Hobbs. This is unacceptable to the sacked workers.
The shop is being picketed daily from 9am to 6.30pm. Help with picketing would be welcome, especially at lunchtime. Also, help in cutting Stanford's business from colleges and libraries would aid the strike.
Send messages/money to: Stanford Strike Account, c/o TGWU, 173 Clapham Road, London SW9 OQF. Tel: 01-274 3251/3698.