9th from an ETU correspon—
dent. Despite threats of dismissal and intimidation from both the employers and the union, 4,500 members (police figures) turned out in the magnificent demonstration in London on November 10th, 1967 against the new contracting agreement. Informed reports of two recent meetings of the JIB confirm the em didn't take too kindly to Cannons! assumptions re the proportion oa as to be graded approved electrician and we hear the employers walked out of the meeting. The rift was to be temporary however, because after the dem— ons tration the employers reluctantly agreed to the ETU suggestion that it was going to cost them a little more than was envisaged to get the agree— ment through. It can be assumed then that the number of members graded approved might quite well be a little higher, but then what a small price to pay for the subjugation of the union. a In the Sunday Observer, 26th November 1967, Cannon says that power is more important to him than money. For someone who has just received a thirteen pound a week increase and sold out the contracting industry at the same pore it is difficult to see which item has proved to be the most corrupt._
cS) Contrary to the ‘terms laid down in the notes of the JIB the employers and the union have now connived at delaying members receipt of the employ— ers recommended grading until as late as possible. In the light of this and because of the intimidation and threats made against our members, it has been decided by the Joint Action Committee to postpone the one day stoppage planned for 12th December until January 9th, 1968 when we propose to hold a one day stoppage and mass demonstration at the union H.Q., Hayes Court, West Common Road, Kent at 2 p.m. All members are urged to support this demonstration and we invite support from E.T.U. members in other industries who may well find themselves victims of similar agreements in the near future.