Blacklisting Update

The Blacklist Arrives At Parliament

Bosses of major construction firms who blacklisted trade union members are set to be named and shamed in a parliamentary investigation into blacklisting next week. Directors and senior managers are expected to be outed by Dave Smith (Blacklist Support Group) when he gives evidence at the Scottish Affairs Select Committee in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

The Select Committee, chaired by Ian Davidson MP (Glasgow West) is holding its second session investigating blacklisting in construction and the North Sea oil industry. Other blacklisted workers will be invited to give evidence as the investigation progresses over the coming months.

2pm Tues 12th June 2012
Committee Room 8
Houses of Parliament

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This is an open session of the Select Committee and any blacklisted workers, supporters or press are invited to attend (please allow time to get through security).

 

 

 

 

 

New Unite Construction Campaign

"Play By The Rules"

Last week Unite launched a campaign to ensure that companies who are part of the National Agreements are playing by the rules.

The companies are quick enough to raise points and keep us to the book, its time that we keep them to the book too. I have been on many jobs where things that are in black and white are blatantly ignored.

Although Unites campaign is aimed more at the people who are lucky enough to be directly employed (overtime, travel) by one of the companies, there is something that the rest of us can do.

The biggest rule that these companies always fall short on is the use of AGENCY LABOUR on site.

Ratcliffe Safety Rep Update

The Ratcliffe Safety Rep has been Reinstated

On Saturday 26th May, there was a National Rank & File meeting held in Liverpool. This meeting was attended by RnF groups from across the UK. One of the main points discussed at this meeting was the ongoing suspension of a Unite Safety Rep for SPIE at Ratcliffe Power Station.

Rank & File Report from the Combine Meeting

Report of the combine meeting in London

by a 'Progressive Pipey'

*Please note - 1200 from all trades downed tools at Ratcliffe in defence of our suspended steward last Tuesday - more news to follow as and when*

Unite Combine construction meeting – Holborn, London, 23/05/12:

"Present were the Unite Assistant Gen Sec, Unite National Officer for construction, Unite EC members for construction plus also Unite shop stewards and Unite Rank and File lay activists from all regions.

View From The Site by A. S. Park

View From The Site - The Old Breed

I received an email this week asking if I can post this article up on here. A view from the site.

Written by London based electrician, A. S. Park

If you would like to write a piece for the blog or have any ideas then please get in touch

Father time. Old codgers. Ageing git. OAP's. Old boy's. Old timer's. Grandad. They all and each go by many names. I prefer one above all. I honour, The Old Breed.

They're the same on every firm. Each has had at least one......

Blacklist Update May 2012

Blacklisting Update May 2012

1. Consulting Association blacklist

The Consulting Association blacklist was exposed in 2009 – 3200 building workers personal details were kept of a secret database – it is mainly union members who have dared to raise concerns about safety issues or unpaid wages. The blacklist was used by major contractors to sack stewards and stop them getting jobs on their projects..............

Latest Rank & File Newsletter

News from the national Rank and File meeting

Mass picket called at Ratcliffe this Tuesday

Things are warming up again on the Rank and File front. The combine meeting on May 23rd went well full report soon.

At the Liverpool Rank and File meeting it was decided to have a mass picket at Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station for our steward who is still suspended this Tuesday at 6am. Please try and get along its important we show solidarity and demand his reinstatement...............
 

NATIONAL RANK & FILE PROTEST

NATIONAL RANK & FILE PROTEST

TUESDAY 29TH MAY

RATCLIFFE POWER STATION

6AM

At the National RnF Meeting on Saturday, it was unanimously agreed to hold a National protest at the Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station on Tuesday 29th May 6am.





A Unite M&E Shop Steward has been off work now for several weeks due to being suspended by SPIE for bullying.
This particular "Elected" Shop Steward is being victimised by his employer for being central to the BESNA protests/victory, Trade Union activities and in particular standing up for the health and safety of the workforce




The result of his disciplinary is due Tuesday morning.



Transport is currently being organised from all corners of the country. Get a car full of you along and come and join us.


Directions To Ratcliffe On Soar E:on Power Station 

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Latest Unite M&E Press Release

Following today's meeting Unite have released the following Press Release

Unite launches compliance campaign in mechanical and electrical contracting sector

23 May 2012

Unite has launched a national campaign ‘Play by the rules’ today (Wednesday 23 May) to police the key agreements on every site in the UK at its national meeting of key union representatives from the industry................

We are still here, Report of the last few weeks

It may have gone quiet on here but out on the streets the fight is still going on.

This Saturday there is a National Rank & File Meeting in Liverpool.

National RnF Meeting

Saturday 26th May 

12pm-4pm

Liverpool

Casa Club, 29 Hope St. , L1 9BQ

Nearest Station - Liverpool Lime Street

As of May 1st 2012, Clown House Technologies had officialy withdrawn from the JIB/SJIB. More details will become available soon.

The boys up in Scotland have been doing very well. Full Scottish RnF Update below.