h0m0revolutionary
1st May 2009, 20:59
Visteon workers, who have spent the past month occupying and picketing their factories in protest at their sacking have won an enormous victory!
After being sacked at 20 minutes notice, workers in Basildon, Belfast and Enfield occupied their factories. Had they done nothing, workers would have lost everything but statutory redundancy. But by fighting back, they have won an extra 64 weeks redundancy pay and full pay for the time on strike.
Good on them for their inspirational protests. This isn't an isolated event, they were never interested in simply securing financial compensation for themselves, this was about standing up for yourself. During this time of crisis the working class will be hit hard and too often we take it. What an excellent example of what can be secured when you fight back.
After being sacked at 20 minutes notice, workers in Basildon, Belfast and Enfield occupied their factories. Had they done nothing, workers would have lost everything but statutory redundancy. But by fighting back, they have won an extra 64 weeks redundancy pay and full pay for the time on strike.
Good on them for their inspirational protests. This isn't an isolated event, they were never interested in simply securing financial compensation for themselves, this was about standing up for yourself. During this time of crisis the working class will be hit hard and too often we take it. What an excellent example of what can be secured when you fight back.