Last night a dozen or so supporters protested outside the JJB Sports shops on Market Street, Manchester during the evening rush. The response from the public was fantastic - the vast majority of customers turned away.
Shop management didn't seem too chuffed, the manager was buzzing between the shops watching in dismay. They took photos of the protesters (if you're reading this, can you send a copy so we can post it here?). Don't worry, you aren't going to need photos to remember what protests look like if the sacked union rep isn't reinstated quickly!
Shop management didn't seem too chuffed, the manager was buzzing between the shops watching in dismay. They took photos of the protesters (if you're reading this, can you send a copy so we can post it here?). Don't worry, you aren't going to need photos to remember what protests look like if the sacked union rep isn't reinstated quickly!
Street wardens were called out, only to confirm that the protesters were doing nothing illegal. The police took a similar view.
Several hundred leaflets were given out, and many people signed petitions in support of the workforce.
Lessons for your protest:
1) Find out where rival shops are, so you can direct customers elsewhere
2) Bring a megaphone and placards
Posted as:
http://jjbfightback.blogspot.com/2006/12/manchester-protest.html
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Several hundred leaflets were given out, and many people signed petitions in support of the workforce.
Lessons for your protest:
1) Find out where rival shops are, so you can direct customers elsewhere
2) Bring a megaphone and placards
Posted as:
http://jjbfightback.blogspot.com/2006/12/manchester-protest.html ---
JJB Sports Walks Away From Strike Settlement With Gmb And Provoke Further Disputes
http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/PressItems.asp?NodeID=94871