Sunday, May 31, 2009

Rob Williams overwhelmingly backed by Linamar workers

Linamar workers in Swansea have voted for an all out strike in support of their sacked convenor Rob Williams.

The yes vote was 139 and the no vote was 19, with a turn out of 88%. Unite Joint GS Tony Woodley addressed the workforce prior to the ballot taking place.

Linamar management, have threatened the workers with the sack if they took strike action to get Rob his job back.

Messages of support to Rob Williams: robbo@redwills.freeserve.co.uk

Hardship fund details are: Cheques payable to "TGWU branch 4/1" – c/o 31, Waun Wen Terrace, Swansea SA1 1DX or pay into Unity Trust Bank - sort code 086001 account number 20055051.

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