A mass meeting of steelworkers from the Corus Tubes Corby plant, Sunday 18th October, voted for a ballot for industrial action. Over 300 steelworkers gathered to express their outrage at actions by Corus – the UK Steel giant, in refusing to pay bonuses in violation of over 30 years of procedure and custom and practice.
This decision by Corby steelworkers comes as workers at Corus Tubes Hartlepool begin a ballot for industrial action today, Monday 19th October. The decision by the Corby branches has extended this industrial dispute to all of the Corus Tubes business.
Community Union National Officer for Steel Roy Rickhuss said:
“Our members have taken a stand today and said that they will not let Corus rip up their contracts. Community Union have repeatedly stated that we are willing to sit down and talk, but we will not allow Corus to put a gun to our head and negotiate away our members terms and conditions under duress.
Corus management are using the recession as an excuse to drive down wages and turn back the clock.
Community Union will support our members as they seek to protect their families and their livelihoods. Wherever our members take a decision to resist management coercion through industrial action, Community Union will fully support our members and their families.
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