[FOR three weeks now, 37 sacked union members…]
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FOR three weeks now, 37 sacked union members have been picketing LaBour Pumps, Wellingborough, visiting branches and factories in the area for support and trying to arrange blacking to and from the company.
The sackings took place after union members struck to defend a workmate suspended without pay for arguing with his foreman. This followed a long period of management provocations because of an overtime ban, imposed to secure a decent annual wage increase.
Management are attempting to kcep production of pumps going with non-union labour and office staff doing long hours.
They have refused to negotiate with the union or see ACAS and appear to want to smash the union - something they. have wanted to do for some ime.
l'or the union side support
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