A group of workers have occupied the Vestas plant on the Isle of Wight.
Their brave stand is in defence of 600 jobs under threat and to keep production going at almost the only British producer of wind turbines. The government says it plans to create a million “green jobs”. Meanwhile, in the real world, this wind turbine factory is being closed and Labour does nothing.
All 600 workers at the factory face redundancy. The factory is the largest employer on the island.
Rush messages of support to 07980 703115 and 07970 739921 and 07733 388888.
Solidarity would like to add it’s voice to those offering condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the firefighter Ewan Williamson who was killed whilst taking part in a life saving operation at a fire in an Edinburgh pub during the early hours of Sunday morning.
At a news conference, Brian Alloway, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Chief Officer gave a report of the incident at the Balmoral Pub in Dalry Road in Edinburgh;
"Our crews on arrival were confronted with a very severe fire, and whilst tackling that fire, a breathing apparatus crew of two firefighters were injured by the collapse of an internal floor. Tragically and despite the best efforts of all his colleagues at the incident one of those firefighters lost his life."
"Our service is a very close knit community and we are all absolutely devastated by this loss. The thoughts of every single member of this service are with the firefighter's family. This is a tragic day for us."
Mr Allaway went on to confirm that residents rescued from properties above the blaze owed their lives to the bravery of the firefighter who died and his colleagues.
The tragedy is a reminder that firefighters risk their lives day and daily during the course of their duties.
Defend Tommy Sheridan
Friday, 10 July 2009
Solidarity have called on the Crown Office to explain the millions of pounds of public money allocated to the pursuit of the partys' Co-Convenor, Tommy Sheridan. Lothian and Borders Police have been investigating the case for nearly two years with, at times, dozens of officers working full-time. Solidarity Press Spokesperson, Hugh Kerr, said:
"The question of why this investigation was launched, and the resources allocated to it, has never been answered. This is a waste of public money and a distraction of Police resources that cannot be justified."
Sheridan and his partner Gail are due to appear at a preliminary hearing on Monday 13 July at the High Court in Edinburgh at 10.00am. Kerr called on Solidarity members to join him in a show of solidarity at the court:
"All socialists, trade unionists and activists should rally against this attack on our comrades. Tommy Sheridan has never failed to stand by the people in struggle and it's time for us to get behind him to end this politically motivated action."
Save our Schools – A Plea from Parents and Communities
Thursday, 02 July 2009
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Parents and community activists have once again occupied Wyndford Primary School in Glasgow in a bid to save their school from closure.A packed Solidarity all members meeting in Glasgow on Tuesday night voted unanimously to send a message of support to the occupiers after one of the parents made an impassioned appeal on the campaigners behalf.
Peter, whose children attend the adjoining St Gregory’s Primary School, told the meeting of the community’s determination not to give in to the council. He told of how the council had cut water to the building and was trying to cut of the electricity. The parents are in determined mood however and with support of the community have managed to stop the council from removing furniture and fittings from the building.
A campaign was mounted in Glasgow after the New Labour run Council voted to close up to 25 schools and nurseries in the city.
An online petition to the Scottish parliament can be signed here
In a brutal and deplorable act bosses at the Lindsey Oil Refinery in Lincolnshire have sacked 900 workers who were on strike to defend the jobs of 51 sacked sub contractors.
The attack by the sites owners, the giant corporation Total, is an attack on workers everywhere.
The strike has now escalated dramatically!
Solidarity messages of support must be urgently sent to
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or texts sent to 07706 7 10041.
To read more about the background to the dispute click here
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A group of workers have occupied the Vestas plant on the Isle of Wight. 
Solidarity would like to add it’s voice to those offering condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the firefighter Ewan Williamson who was killed whilst taking part in a life saving operation at a fire in an Edinburgh pub during the early hours of Sunday morning. 
Solidarity have called on the Crown Office to explain the millions of pounds of public money allocated to the pursuit of the partys' Co-Convenor, Tommy Sheridan. Lothian and Borders Police have been investigating the case for nearly two years with, at times, dozens of officers working full-time. Solidarity Press Spokesperson, Hugh Kerr, said:
In a brutal and deplorable act bosses at the Lindsey Oil Refinery in Lincolnshire have sacked 900 workers who were on strike to defend the jobs of 51 sacked sub contractors.
