Workers say ‘Hands off my mate’ in march through Grimsby
5th June 2009
March and rally, Grimsby town centre
WHERE: Frederick Ward Way
DATE: Saturday, 6th June 2009
TIME: 11:30am
On Saturday 6th June at 11:30am, 300 workers from the Associated
British Ports (ABP) will march through the town of Grimsby to raise
public awareness of ABP’s attack on employees’ terms and conditions
and the effect it will have on both workers and the local
community.
A ‘Hands off my mate’ themed event will see the ABP workforce
take to the streets carrying posters and placards urging ABP’s
management to keep away from their working conditions and not to
impose redundancies.
This will be followed by a march through Grimsby to the former
MFI car park, just off Freeman Street for a rally at 12:15pm.
Speakers at the rally will include local MP Austin Mitchell and
Unite regional secretary, Davey Hall.
Davey Hall said: “This march will be a fantastic opportunity to
show ABP’s management and the people of this town that our members
are determined to protect their terms and conditions and jobs.
“The workers have had tremendous support from the local
community so we are hoping they will be out in force tomorrow
morning.
“Two coaches full of Unite members from Hull will also be
joining us on the march to show their support.”
ABP is the largest port company in the UK with over 20 ports
around England, Scotland and Wales.
ENDS
More information contact: Dave Monaghan on 07979 241 995 or Ian
Wood in the Hull office on 01482 324167
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