Construction workers protest outside Balfour Beatty site Blackfriars Station

19/10/11 This week's protest by construction workers at Blackfriars Balfour Beatty site in London began in full darkness at 6:30am this morning.

Along with the cold weather it was a sign winter is just around the corner. Despite the chilly weather though, the struggle between construction workers and the 'big seven' electrical contractors rages on as hot as ever.

These companies want to withdraw from the JIB national agreement. Balfour Beatty has been targeted because over 1,600 of their electricians have been given notice that the new inferior BESNA contracts will be imposed on them. This could mean a 35% pay cut.

Electrician encourages workers on site to join the struggle...
read more at http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/articles/13006/19-10-2011/construction-prote...

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[kevin41788]

Micheal Dooley is the way forward for the building workers, he tells it like it is and he has the minerals to go ahead and help motivate and win the confidence of construction workers UK. All ther best with your election and the Electricians protest!!!

[juicym8]

@neilcaff HEAR! HEAR!! most definately agree!

[neilcaff]

Excellent video. Now lets push on and get the biggest possible yes vote in the strike ballot.