It is not the task of shop-stewards to show management how efficient it should be (the findings could be embarrassing!) We must realise that the most precious possession of the BSC or any other employer, is its capital. Indeed it is considered sacred. This is where the management is vulnerable; an occupation which involves the stopping of machinery, or its removal, and the accompanying loss to the management, would soon produce changes of heart. It would be important however to back this up with actions of support (not just collections and flag waving) from other workers in neighbouring steelworks. Guerrilla strikes could be extremely effective, leading to sympathy On the question of 'reorganisation". It should be noted that while some technical alterations must take place in the steel industry, these should not on any account be accompanied by productivity deals and any worker concerned should receive a guaranteed five-day week employment or five days pay at his or her old rate until suitable alternative work can be found on the works (suitable to the worker that is).
The Red MoleThe Red Mole Vol. 2, No. 33, 12 December 1971
The Strug
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