Frasier Ahi

THE C.B.eR. LOCKOUT - THE LATEST SITUATION from Chris Arthur The Lockout has now entered its 14th week, the employer still refuses to even discuss reinstatement and has blocked all efforts - by Ministry of Labour, M.P.s, local public opinion, etc., to get a peaceful settlement. The National Union of Hosiery and Knitwear Workers has notified the T.U.C. of the dispute and has written direct to the National Executives of all Unions affiliated to the T.U.C., asking for practical support in declaring CBR Mills 'black', The financial appeal of Brighton Trades Council raised over £700, mainly from Sussex trade unionists. A number of solidarity demonstrations were organized, A constant picket line has been maintained, 13 hours a day, seven days a week, The victimized men are standing firm! A joint campaign committee has been set up, comprising representatives of the Lockout Committee, Brighton T.C. and individual T.U. members, councillors, etc. The committee asks you to help in the following ways: 1) Immediately contact your local M.P.s, get pressure put on Minister of Labour, 2) RALLY - A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY 30TH JULY AT 3 P.M, AT THE PEACE STATUE, BRIGHTON/HOVE BOUNDARY ON SEAFRONT - FOL OWED BY A PROTEST MARCH. 3) Local T,U. branches, shop stewards, etc. - the CBR lads would be glad to send a speaker to one of your meetings. 4) Further donations always welcome, although the committee thanks those who have already contributed, Since the dispute started, a woman employee was sacked at a minute's notice after joining the Union. This week, the BBC "24 hours" crew were interviewing various people. One of those still at work joined the Union and the following day answered questions by BBC interviewers. ‘The next day he, too, was sacked. So now there are 19 victims of this arrogant and reactionary sweatshop employer. All enquiries should now be made to: Mike Taylor, Room 4j, 16 Lowes Rd,, Brighton,