Published by Socialist Action, P.O.Box No65, London SW16 INN, England. Editor Terry Viney, Printed by Spider Web Offset (TU) 9 Rosemon: Rd.. London NW'3. factory in Manchester took bold action last month to try to force their boss to ber and Allied Trades Union (FTAT).
rate for their work, the workforce -mostly women - have been on strike since February 27, and briefly occupied the factory in March tried numerous tricks to break the struggle for recognition. recognise teir union, te rurniture, limAfter four months of negotiating for wages to be paid at the nationally agreed Royal Pride boss Robert Nowak has factory. just Delore a secret ballot took place and finally, the strikers were offered the full pay agreement, including back pay ing in. and improved working conditions - providing the union was not recognised.
But the workers know that the right to organise is vital it they are to defend their right to jobs and decent wages. uney nave retusca to buase.
Nowak managed to obtain a court order to end the occupation, but the picket remains solid and no stock is leaving the Salford. Mass pickets are held outside the factory every Monday, and donations are flood Labour MP Frank Allaun spoke at a meeting to support the strikers, which was well attended.
Donations can be sent, payable to "Royal Pride Strike Fund" , FTAT, 37 Anson Rd, Manchester MI4 SDB. Dele. gations to help the picket, can help from 7.30am, Royal Pride, New Bridge St,