A recent wildcat action among workers building an Amazon fulfilment centre in Gateshead was successful at stopping a de-skilling attempt. This follows from the recent victory in the national "No to ESO" construction rank and file struggle over de-skilling at Hinkley Point C.
60 sparks refused to cross the picket and after the demo, went home for the day. The result is that the main contractor has insisted that this stops and electricians are hired to complete the work. The agencies in the North East are now desperately looking for sparks with rates rising.
Construction rank and file statement
Wildcat action stops de-skilling at Gateshead Amazon facility
SOURCE: libcom.org
