Birmingham GPMU SWEAT-SHOP workers in Birmingham have launched a fight-back for union rights. After one worker was sacked for protesting at exces sive overtime, the workforce, predominantly Punjabi women, voted uPeter Heathfield: tight privatisation nanimously for all-out action. EmBition of their union, the The workers are fighting for Burnsal! Ltd, an wick.
They are also demanding their colleague's reinstatement; equal they are Fighting back- Bursail workers want equal pay and safe conditions excessive overtime; and respect for health and safety.
On strike since June 15, the workers have also lodged 11 for the establishment of a joint management/ union Safety Committee.
Recent visits by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have found that guidelines in the use of dangerous chemicals London local government A TU frequently used in electroplating were being ignored. 'A GMB survey of the workforce found many were with the use of chemicals without adequate protection The workers have faced racist harassment from the white management and atempts to recruit strikebreakers from outside, but the local labour movement, with unions NAlc public stewards sector and NUPE pledging support Speakers from/ messages of support & donations to: loc Quigley, GMB, Will Thome 2 Birmingham Rd, Halesowen, W.Midlands B63