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Solihull THE first national ference of the Leyland Action Committee attracted carworkers major BL car plants when it met in Birmingham Saturday.

The conference discussed a balance sheet of the struggle against the implementation of the 'Slaves Charter' in BL the 92-page productivity document that Michael Edwardes • had successfully imposed in April — and went on to debatel what the next steps were for militants in BL.

Cowley Alan Thornett, Cowley, opened the conference SOS CIL strikes against the 5 per pay and productivity deal. He pointed out that management had won not because workers were unwilling to struggle; but because the trade leaders, including 'left-wing' Moss Evans, had not given continued official backing workers' protests.

The combine committee and the Leyland cars negotiating committee, Thornett considered, had given Evans and Duffy a completely free hand. The rank and file had nowhere to turn.

Management has in consolidate its gains. An appeals system has been negotiated for grading disputes between management and union officials which cludes strike action by setting up a 'final appeals' body for disputes consisting member of the TUC, a member of and "independent' negotiator.

This the nearest any British company must have system of forced arbitration the Australian But rank and file workers at BL are not letting the company have it all its own way. discussion on the full plementation of the 92-page document showed regrading, manning' levels, and forced mobility were still being opposed. Claim The next wage claim was also discussed. The Leyland Action Committee decided to campaign for a claim of £120, index linked to the cost of living, and a 35-hour week. BL workers are not ukely to tae kindly to another after the insulting 5 per cent deal.

The Communist Party's stranglehold on the combine leadership has to be challenged by militants in BL. The CP has proved itself totally unwilling to lead a fight without official backing. le neller the recent sell out by Moss Evans as a The Leyland Action Committee gained a good reputation in the recent dispute by campaigning for everyone to come out against the 92-page document. the The grouping of militants now intends to democratic control over wage negotiations by calling on Moss Evans, Bill Lapworth, the regional automative group, and Jack Adams, Chairperson of the region 5 cars council, to a national delegate conference. aim negotiating committee that can stop the BL workers being sold again their representatives.

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..... Socialist Challenge 19 June 1980 Page 6.