Gardners occupy "against all redundancies"

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That's the sentiment of the 2,500 Gardner's diesel engine plant in Eccles, Manchester. The plant was occupied last Friday to fight 590 redunthreatened by manageGardner's must win. It's not just to save 590 jobs - actions like this are an example to the whole trade union movement. It could be the beginning of a national fightback against unemployment.

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How Gardner's are fighting redundancy - interview with AUEW convenor.