Union leader calls for change in laws
THE Scunthorpe shop steward at the heart of Lindsey Oil Refinery strikes has said he is 'absolutely delighted' at the outcome.
Wildcat action by hundreds of workers on the Total complex at Immingham look set to end on Monday when workers are offered the deal hammered out between unions and management.
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'ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTED: Unite shop steward Kenny Ward marches down Eastfield Road during the dispute at Lindsey Oil Refinery. PICTURE: Jon Corken
All 647 workers, including 51 people made redundant, sacked over the dispute will have the chance to got back to work on the project.
Kenny Ward said: "We're absolutely delighted. It's been long, it's been hard.
"The agreement we have put in place will be put to the workers on Monday.
"We all came out together and we will all go back together.
A Total spokeswoman said: "Total is pleased that contracting companies and the unions were able to reach a positive conclusion to the talks.
"We expect this means that the contractors will be able to get back to work as soon as possible and get the project completed on time with no further disruption."
Nearly 650 people were sacked in the first week of the dispute after the withdrawal of labour, described as 'illegal' by total.
A deadline for the staff to reapply for their jobs passed on Monday evening with no response from union members and the firm agreed to the talks on Tuesday morning.
4 Comments
by Ex steelworker, scuni
Sunday, June 28 2009, 1:12PM
“exunion, Community is not on LOR., nor are the ex-police, ex-service, ex- London union men.”
by Ray, scunny
Saturday, June 27 2009, 1:55PM
“well done to the lor lads.
I wish the steelworkers had the guts to stand up to managment like you lot.”
by me, on the trail
Saturday, June 27 2009, 1:34PM
“Different circumstances my friend.
The lads at LOR were united in their stance and real men who put their livelihooods on the line in support of their principles.
Take heed Corus lads get together and take them on.
You may have some sacrifices to make and the going may get tough but sticking together you will suceed in the end.
United you will never be defeated.”
by exunion, scunny
Saturday, June 27 2009, 10:45AM
“where are all the clever commenters on this, it's the same unions that were trying to run corus and have backed down on that cause”