Yesterday [Wed 9 August] two more Amcor plants walked out in solidarity with striking workers at Amcor Flexibles in Preston. A total of 11 Amcor sites across Australia have taken solidarity strike action over Tuesday and Wednesday. Amcor workers from West Heidelberg visited the picketline at Preston after walking out.

Building workers from the Laverton power station site visited the picket and donated $3,000. Commitment to donate funds has also been expressed from other Amcor sites.

Negotiations continued throughout Wednesday and the outcome of the talks is not clear at this stage. However with the solidarity strike action at other Amcor sites, offers of financial support and determination by the striking workers, it is hard to see the company winning from here.

Visit the Amcor Picket
Amcor Flexibles
29 Bell St
Preston
[Between Chifley Dv and Albert St]

messages of support: contact@unionsolidarity.org | Community picket roster: Paullie 0402 273 677

more info: background to dispute | Support Amcor workers leaflet | Dave Kerin 0412 484 094 | Joe Montero 0402 679 201, 9486 6306

Labels: Amcor, strikes