WoW York

Union success story

IWW York — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:30:25 +0000

£70,000 secured for workers - sacked worker reinstated

In its first nine months operating in York the IWW has won over £70,000 in back pay and compensation for local workers.

Cleaners, hotel staff, shop assistants and security guards are just some of the people finding out that a little union can pack a big punch.

Where employers have taken money off staff we have made them pay it back. Where they have sacked unfairly we have forced them to reinstate or pay for their actions.

Together we make a difference.

With the IWW people are doing it for themselves and making York a better place to live. They are securing dignity and respect at work and want to help others to do the same.

How it works

If you have an issue at work then the local IWW will provide you with an experienced union official to help sort it out. This can include on site representation at a meeting with your boss. If this does not sort it, then we can provide legal back up to help you take it further, for example to the employment tribunals.

Although our experience shows that workers gain more when they stand together, so we will also help organize the union where you work.

NEWS - recent IWW action in York

Unfairly dismissed Nursery Nurse wins her job back after local IWW intervention.
Bullied staff fight back and force cash settlement from boss with local IWW arguing their case on siteompany trying to keep workers pay as ‘punishment’ for resigning forced to pay up to avoid tribunal.
Migrant workers exploited by local employers enforce their rights with IWW support.

Supporting each other

Call 0845 458 2615 and find out how the IWW can work with you.

To keep on helping each other we need contributions.

Contribute your time – become a local IWW Organizer with full training and support from York IWW.

Contribute your money - join the IWW for £3.30 per month, or make a donation to the York Branch.

Contribute your skills and talents. We need creative volunteers such as ·

events organizers· artists· web wizards· writers· photographers· community activists

anyone who can help make York a better place to live.

IWW York Branch

15 Priory Street

York YO1 6ET

0845 458 2615

wowyork@yahoo.co.uk

www.wowyork.org

WoW York

Wow York is happening

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:28:20 +0000

WOW York!

From nothing five months ago WOW York has a local union up and running - supporting people at work.

22 workers have received practical advice and support from Wow York, including representation in their workplace.

York workers have had disciplinary charges dropped, missing wages paid up, extra shifts offered and over £25,000 paid in compensation.

Most importantly WOW York workers have experienced dignity at work and the power of local union organisation.

And we’ve had fun doing it, so if you want to act local then we want to hear from you.

To find out more email issues@wowyork.org and let’s see what we can achieve together.

WoW York

WOW York

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:58:51 +0000

This is a call out for people to help build a new workers movement in York. Under the banner WOW York the IWW http://www.iww.org.uk/ will create a strong and vibrant local organisation that supports workers today and builds for a brighter future.

Help create a new, imaginative, life changing, confident local union. We welcome all fellow travellers as we try and unite York workers - identifying common issues and realising collective strength.

Interested? Email iwwyorkshire@iww.org.uk and get involved.

WoW York