We have recived this update from Unite@Fujitsu regarding today's strike activity. Workers Uniting Group supporters can help with financial support for the strikes. See the end of this item.
"Congratulations to all the members who struck today, and particularly those who braved arctic conditions to picket and take part in other activities.
Members were buoyed up by the news this week of the company’s first substantive concession on pensions. However inadequate it may be, offering an extra 5% pay to over 3000 employees is another achievement to put alongside the many jobs saved and the extra year’s pension. A good start after only one strike day! If we remain determined we can win a fair settlement on Jobs, Pay and Pensions.
Despite the weather, reports are coming in from pickets in Belfast, Stevenage, Crewe, Solihull, Wakefield and Manchester ). Picketing in Basingstoke and delegation work in Manchester were cancelled today due to the snow.
Fundraising activities have also started in earnest to ensure we can supplement the Dispute Benefit that all striking members will get with Hardship Payments where required.
The strike has again attracted significant media coverage (see Google and LabourStart), with TV cameras and radio interviews supplementing the online and printed media".
Financial Support
Please send donations for UNITE’s national campaign (cheques payable to “Manchester IT Workers Group”) to John Wood, 301 Bolton Road, Bury, BL8 2NZ.
If you use online banking, you can donate to Account Number: 00980539, Sort
Code: 30-91-48, but please send an email to tell them about your donation, to
support@ourunion.org.uk.
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