Cleaners occupy Goldman Sachs

Guido | 29.11.2006 11:23 | Workers' Movements | London

Yesterday a small but determined group of low paid cleaners and their supporters occupied city firm Goldman Sachs. The demo was expected and all entrances had been closed except one. Police and extra security were evident. However the peaceful yet determined occupiers outnumbered the guards and soon the lobby was occupied by the demonstrators. Extra Police were brought in to control the gathering and escort them outside. Details were taken but there were no arrests.

'You cant come in, this is private prop...'

'Heeelp!'

Police/Yuppie alliance try to remove protester.

Meanwhile at reception.

More plods arrive.

Outside the volume rises.

If this was supposed to intimidate...

...it just suceeded in making them louder!

The cleaners were employed by ISS, a company specialising in cleaning the offices of the city elite. The cleaners union is not regognised and their pay is a joke. The T&G trade union have been organising a number of high profile demos and occupations this one is just the latest. Check out their website:

http://www.tgwu.org.uk/Templates/Campaign.asp?NodeID=42437

and hit the 'Justice for cleaners' option. More actions to follow.

Guido
e-mail: guidoreports@riseup.net

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Solidarity

29.11.2006 13:24

Great job, all the best for your campaign!

alex

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Sack them

30.11.2006 21:45

and then have them deported.

D Tomas