600 walk-out at Ratcliffe power station

29 May Over 600 construction workers walked out of Radcliffe on Soar power station this morning in protest against the suspension of Unite health and safety rep Jason Poulter.

 

Those walking out included electricians, pipe fitters, scaffolders and welders. Later today the night-shift workers are also going to refuse to work.

The walkout was planned by a recent national meeting of rank and file sparks, and was supported by members of the National Shop Stewards Network. Also at the protest was expelled Ucatt member Mick Dooley.

 

Jason was suspended by management six weeks ago for carrying out his health and safety trade union duties, an action that workers believe was taken in revenge for their success in defeating the Building Engineering Services National Agreement (Besna) which would have reduced pay and attacked terms and conditions.

Workers are warning management of the company Spie WHS that unless Jason is reinstated, this will just be the start of the action.

Rob Williams, NSSN chair

 

Leading stewards from Ratcliffe will be attending and speaking at the NSSN conference on 06 June at Friends Meeting House, Euston. Book your ticket now! All welcome.