union laws, £1m plus.
TUC tops or to Albert Spanswick general secretary of the Confederation of Health Service Employees (COHSE). Gerachty was araigned in front of the courts for contempt of the 1980 Prior anti-union legislation which have forbidden solidarity action of any sort. As such it was a test case for every single worker that responded to the TUC's call for solidarity with the health workers week of action.
to this blatant attack. Albert Spanswick even appealed for all the newspaper unions to call off their action after the NPA had recieved an injunction under the terms of the Act.
Frank Chapple, leader of the Electricians union, not only refused his members any backing but more or less called for the courts to imprison his member.
body blow to the Act, ensure the victory for the healthworkers and threaten the existence of the Tory government was lost. The Tories have backed off. They, however, not only live to fight another day, but have precedent.
TUC, the Tories did not think they could carry the day. The health workers fight would have netted them This outcome was no thanks to the Brother But the TUC did nothing in response The despicable So a glorious opportunity to give a established a certain Yet despite the tacit support of the •
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DIED WE STAND DIDED WE FALL Pat Kane