Indymedia York

£70,000 secured for workers - sacked worker reinstated

Caribbean flights now cheaper than train to Inverness, says union

Post Workers in the CWU are currently on their second round of strike action for decent pay and against job and pension cuts.

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.

The York Remploy factory is one of 43 that have been listed for closure in is being calling an 'act of industrial sabotage'. Workers in all 83 factories are being balloted for strike action.

Responding to today's announcement of 43 Remploy factory closures Phil Davies, Secretary of the trade union consortium said, "This is an act of industrial sabotage which the government and the reemploy board of directors are trying to impose on disabled people and their families.

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.

Norwich Union have just announced a swathe of job cuts incluing 450 in York.

This'll have a huge impact locally, and follows on from major job losses at Nestle, British Sugar, and Fastline (one of the out-sourced rail depots).

Local Trade Unionists are discussing possible courses of action and perhaps the need for a broader campaign (through Trades Council?) over the big picture - will try to keep IndyMedia updated.

Also just to mention national campaigns gearing up in defence of our publicly-funded NHS and for Fair Pensions For All - again more details soon.