The Struggle Continues

This month's Socialist Standard carried a report on the strike victory of the bakers who work for Hovis in Wigan. The General Secretary, of the Bakers Food & Allied Workers Union, Ronnie Draper described the article as:

“An excellent piece that sums up the situation fairly. The dispute clearly demonstrated what can be achieved when workers stick together against a brand name or indeed any employer.
The dispute not only inspired confidence amongst those 210 brave workers, it also wakened the sleeping giant of the trade movement who rallied around to ensure that our members were not starved back to work. We also hope that this dispute will inspire others to take similar action in defence of their terms and conditions.  Another really fantastic outcome, besides the obvious victory, has been the support that those members at Wigan have dedicated themselves to giving other workers in struggle. Long may it continue."