Workers and supporters at the Vestas wind turbine factory in Newport on the Isle of Wight are attempting to stop the remaining blades being shipped out of the factory. This is the only leverage the workers, who have been hung out to dry, really have left against the company.
Here's the latest from the Vestas campaign blog:
http://savevestas.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/i-see-no-ships-no-vestas-blades-will-move-from-newport-isle-of-wight-today/
"No boats today. Day one of the blockade was a success. Vestas did not try to move any blades. We are calling on activists to come and participate asap. We’re drafting a press release tonight.
"I know, a million questions flow, but we will have to wait a little longer. I imagine they are very busy down there – many of them for months now. Could do with reinforcements, so if you can free up a couple of days in the next week to go and help it would be priceless. I know it is a big ask but there are good reasons for asking it."
See the blog for more details, travel info, etc:
http://savevestas.wordpress.com/
Site phone:
07935 868 009
http://savevestas.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/i-see-no-ships-no-vestas-blades-will-move-from-newport-isle-of-wight-today/ "No boats today. Day one of the blockade was a success. Vestas did not try to move any blades. We are calling on activists to come and participate asap. We’re drafting a press release tonight.
"I know, a million questions flow, but we will have to wait a little longer. I imagine they are very busy down there – many of them for months now. Could do with reinforcements, so if you can free up a couple of days in the next week to go and help it would be priceless. I know it is a big ask but there are good reasons for asking it."
See the blog for more details, travel info, etc:
http://savevestas.wordpress.com/ Site phone:
07935 868 009
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