Boeing workers return to work today after management agreed to re-examine the grounds for dismissal of 3 union delegates. The company also agreed not to proceed with legal action against the union and individual union members.

An overwhelming majority of workers voted to end the strike after hearing that their comrades will remain employed while a private adjudicator investigates the original grounds for dismissal. Unions and members are confident that the delegates will be vindicated.

Amcor workers visited the picket today and were warmly received. Strikers at Boeing show their appreciation of the support they received from unions and the community by donating their strike fund to Union Solidarity.

Stay tuned Amcor and Boeing struggles will be celebrated soon with a function at Trades Hall. We will publish details when they come to hand.

Yours in struggle

Union Solidarity

Labels: Boeing, strikes

Boeing / Hawker De Havilland
Wharf Rd
Fishermans Bend
(Melways 42 -E12, Public Transport 235, 236, 237 from Flinder St Station & 606 Bus)

Please download print & distribute: Boeing workers support leaflet

Workers at Boeing’s Fishermans Bend plant remain on strike and are encouraged by growing union and community support. More workers attended a mass meeting today (8am Wed 23 August) after yesterday receiving company letters and court orders directing a return to work. Boeing’s attempt to panic the workers to break the strike clearly failed.

One worker however did break ranks and crossed the picketline. He attended work and during the course of the day but was convinced to re-join the strike. After walking back through the line he donated $100 to the kitty, apologised and received a strong round of applause, all was forgiven. Strikers are encouraged by the course of events they feel a weak link has been welded up.

This incident illustrates the principled way to deal with potential strikebreakers. Crossing a picketline is unacceptable, however if a worker crosses in a moment of weakness or confusion they need to be won over to walking out again. If they do take that courageous walk back through the line all has to be forgiven.

Community support is growing with visitors attending the picket and donating food. Their presence on the picket has been well received. Workers from P&O visited the picket and rail workers dropped off firewood. If you are in a position to support the dispute please do so.

• Come down to the community assembly to fill roster. (ph: 0412 484 094)
  
• Bring food, drink, shelter material
  
• Send message of support to contact@unionsolidarity.org
• print and distribute Boeing workers support leaflet

more info: background to dispute | Dave Kerin 0412 484 094 | Boeing workers support leaflet

Labels: Boeing, strikes

Boeing / Hawker De Havilland
Wharf Rd
Fishermans Bend
(Melways 42 -E12, Public Transport 235, 236, 237 from Flinder St Station & 606 Bus)

Please download print & distribute: Boeing workers support leaflet

Boeing has targeted and sacked 3 shop stewards. 350 workers members of the AMWU, APESMA (Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia) and NUW have been on strike since last Thursday (August 17). Workers at a 9am mass meeting voted today (Tues August 22) to stay out on strike. The AIRC has ordered the workers back to work; these union members require our support.

Please:

• Come down to the community assembly to fill roster. (ph: 0412 484 094)
  
• Bring food, drink, shelter material
  
• Send message of support to contact@unionsolidarity.org
  

Keep in daily contact with website for updates, as with Amcor the situation can change day by day. A leaflet for printing and distribution will be available soon.

Update: Mass meeting 8am Weds 23 August.

more info: Dave Kerin 0412 484 094 | Boeing workers support leaflet

Labels: Boeing, Community Assemblies, strikes