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For all rank and file workers, local reps and shop stewards, whether public or private sector, to communicate and look at ways of building a strong rank and file movement in the UK.
Background
Following the biggest show of public sector strength for years on November 30th, a number of public sector union bureaucrats are already getting ready to sell us out. Recent unofficial actions by striking electricians, however, are showing the way forward for the rest of us. It's vital that we follow their example and build a wide rank and file movement capable of taking the initiative and controlling all industrial action from below rather than passively accepting the treachery of leaders.
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How do we build an effective rank and file movement? 2 Replies
I'd be interested to hear any comments or ideas on this, so contributions to this discussion are most welcome. I'd also be particularly interested to hear (confidentiality and security…Continue
Started by Serge Forward. Last reply by Serge Forward Jan 8, 2012.
What is Solidarity Unionism ? 8 Replies
How can a genuine rank and file worker's organisation develop and grow without being infiltrated and destroyed or taken over by parasitical political groups or hierarchies ?There are plenty of…Continue
Started by Carlos Guarita. Last reply by Dek Keenan Jan 2, 2012.
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Comment by Mike Harris on February 16, 2012 at 0:47 -
Forwarding this important solidarity appeal to all friends. Please
take a few minutes to help Nick out. This is an important campaign!
Sorry for any duplicate postings.
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http://www.causes.com/causes/652437-reinstate-postal-worker-shop-st...
> The postal worker that honked his horn, when occupy was not allowed on
> campus has been terminated from his work. His termination was based on
> one attitude to cops. Two a ticket for stunting (honking his horn).
> Three being out of his delivery area. And four activity on a wild cat
> strike when he was on vacation. The plan for tuesday is to fill their
> managers emails with letters of outrage over the conduct of firing
> this worker based on these charges.
> thankyou, solidarity, and lets fight to win. An injury to one is an
> injury to all.
> please begin sending emails and letters to the following people
> in response to Nick Driedgers termination.
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> Wesam Haymour
> -Title:SPT TRANSPORTATION
> -Location: 9808 103 A AVE, T5J 2T6
> Edmonton Alberta
> - Email : wesam.haymour@canadapost.postescanada.ca
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> Brenda Young
> -Title MGR SHIFT
> -Location:12135 149 ST, T5L 5H2
> Edmonton Alberta
> -Email: brenda.young@canadapost.postescanada.ca
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> Robert Mccutcheon
> -Title DIR PLANT OPERATIONS
> - Location: 12135 149 ST T5L 5H2
> Edmonton Alberta
> - Email: Doug.sinclair@canadapost.ca
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> Azam Bacchus
> -Title: OFFICER OF LABOUR RELATIONS
> -Location: 12135- 149 ST T5L 5H2
> Edmonton Alberta
> -Email: azam.bacchus@canadapost.postescanada.ca
>
> SAMPLE LETTER:
Template email wrote:
To _____:
I am writing out of concern over the recent treatment of Shop Steward Nick Driedger, who has recently been dismissed. It is my understanding that Mr Nick Driedger advances the welfare and safety of his fellow workers in this role. It is hard to believe that someone as honest, positive, and hard working as Nick should be dismissed, especially in light of the charge discussed below.
Mr Nick Driedger has been accused of stunting, a charge of which hehas not been found guilty. According to eyewitness testimony, he was merely honking his horn, which could only make him more visible as he drove through an area with many police and protestors. Also, according to eyewitnesses, he ceased after hearing shouting from the officers in question. The eyewitness testimony in his favour is substantial, and it is disturbing that Canada Post Corporation would find Nick Driedger guilty in advance of the verdict of a court of law.
I, ______ request that Nick Driedger be reinstated as a full time mail service courier with no harm to his seniority. I also request the cessation of any targeting of him due to his activities as a CUPW shop steward.
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Comment by Chris Bird on February 9, 2012 at 10:49 -
sparks dispute in UK has shown how well workers can organise regular union action
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Comment by Serge Forward on January 10, 2012 at 20:19
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Spineless!
The UNISON Local Government Service Group Executive has reputedly voted by 24 votes to 10 to endorse the proposed Agreement, the Higher Education Service Group Executive voting likewise by 8 votes to 5. This would appear to mean that UNISON is accepting the agreement which UNITE rejected yesterday.
Separately the Health Service Group Executive voted to ballot members on the offer to them, and will meet next week to agree their recommendation to members in that ballot.
If that's not good enough reason for building a strong rank and file movement, I don't know what is.
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Nice one Geoff. With increasing unemployment, it's also vital that unemployed workers are involved with the wider workers' movement.
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Cheers fella. I had a look round the groups on here but couldn't see anything like it. But at the current time, I reckon the need to build a strong workers movement from below is even more pressing than usual.
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Comment by Mike Harris on December 27, 2011 at 14:40
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Good luck comrades.... syndicalists in the UK have a strong tradition of building the rank-and-file movement from below.
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Forthcoming Leics Rank and File meeting
The planning meeting to organise a Leicestershire-wide public and private sector rank and file conference will take place at:
7.30pmThursday 12th January 2012at Leicester Secular Hall75 Humberstone GateLeicester LE1 1WBAll rank and file workers, groups, reps, are invited to participate in organising for this event. Contact leicestersolidarity@gmail.com to get involved.
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