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.
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.
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Solidarity
29.11.2006 13:24
alex