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06 August 1999 |
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InternationalLufthansa faces Global Cyber-picket
270 workers sacked for a one-day strike - support the T&G campaign for human rights at Heathrow.
On 20 November 1998, Lufthansa Skychefs sacked 270 T&G members after six hours of a lawful, official one-day strike. Even people on sick leave or on holiday were sacked, black, Asian and white, men and women. Lufthansa Skychefs is the world's largest airline catering company. Its parent company is Lufthansa Airlines. After T&G campaigning targeted Lufthansa, the German management accepted its moral responsibility to resolve the dispute. Lufthansa assured the T&G that it would instruct Skychefs' London management to negotiate a settlement. But after months of delay, their only offer was to invite the 270 sacked strikers to apply for six vacancies. 'The T&G, supported by the Trades Union Congress, has launched its 'Don't fly Lufthansa' campaign. The T&G persuaded Lufthansa to talk to us in April 1999 and we'll do it again. We call for your support to win justice for our courageous members at Lufthansa Skychefs.' Bill Morris, T&G general secretary Fairness at work These employees were dismissed using laws introduced by the 1980s Tory government: laws in breach of International Labour Organisation conventions and widely seen as oppressive. The Labour government is changing the law to prevent the arbitrary dismissal of those on strike, in line with the rest of Europe. Lufthansa could not have sacked these employees in Germany, thanks to the strong protection German workers enjoy. Throughout the dispute, the T&G and its members have acted legally, morally and honourably. The company has exploited unjust laws, broken promises and treated loyal employees with contempt. Our aim is simple: to win the right of all the Skychefs workers, who have been so harshly treated, to return to their jobs. How the dispute began The dispute arose following a break-down in negotiations on flexible working practices. Lufthansa Skychefs refused to honour the negotiating procedure. They rejected an offer to involve ACAS, the government's conciliation service. As a last resort the union held a ballot for a one-day strike, in full compliance with the law. An overwhelming majority voted in favour of action, but members were sacked within hours of starting their strike. How you can help - Send off for a Lufthansa campaign pack and join our supporter network to get regular information on activities - Visit the T&G picket lines - Write to Lufthansa Airlines and tell them that you are joining our 'Don't fly Lufthansa' campaign - Booking a flight? Ask who provides the food. If it is Lufthansa Skychefs, book with another airline - Make a donation to the T&G Hardship fund, and if you are a member of a trade union, the Labour Party or community organisation, ask them to send a donation Solidarity The T&G has received great international support from the International Transport Workers' Federation and unions in Germany, France, the USA and Spain. Financial support is provided by T&G dispute benefit, but the strikers also rely on donations from individuals and branches. Financial support is desperately needed. Visit the Cyber-Picket at http://www.tgwu.org.uk/news/support_skychefs.htm
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