Victory at Linamar

Comrades, the threatened sacking of Rob Williams, the Unite union convenor at the Linamar plant has been dramatically reversed. Workers at the former Ford/ Visteon factory in Wales had threatened to enter a program of indefinite strike action.

The day before action was due to commence, bosses caved in and re-instated Rob unconditionally. This fantastic example is a clear demonstration of what determined, militant action can acheive with the backing of our union and solidarity networks. All the members who helped out with collections, visits to the factory, and organising solidarity should be commended for their great work.

All-out industrial action is the exception, not the norm, even in this time of heavy recession and massive attacks on workers pay and conditions. Our job is to fan the flames of resistance wherever they appear, and make sure that when workers do fight, they win. Only with a few victories under our belt can we show the rest of the class that standing up for their rights is worth more than lying down.