Total victory at Finlay picket!
by Stephen Jolly Wednesday May 03, 2006 at 10:57 AM
jollys@yarracity.vic.gov.au 96399111 Trades Hall, Carlton South

Total victory and reinstatement of sacked workers after picket at Finlay!

The Finlay company has caved into the picket outside their Waterdale Rd, West Heidleburg plant in Melbourne and reinstated sacked workers Harra, Vince and Arjunta.

These workers were sacked two weeks ago after an incident of alleged 'smirking' by a worker at his boss. The boss explictly stated he felt more comfortable sacking these workers after the introduction of Work Choice.

Yesterday at 6am a snap and real picket line (in that it stopped trucks entering the site) was called by Union Solidarity with the help of many others including the Socialist Party. Over 300 people blocked the two entrances and drove the boss to defeat late last night.

This is a message to the ACTU and all workers - we don't have to wait until the next Federal election or for an expensive win in the High Court - we can win on the ground with unity and resolve.

This is the first serious setback for Howard's new IR laws.

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