22-09-2009 21:21
How to Get to Vestas - go there now!
It's really important that people get down to Vestas ASAP to prevent the last few Wind Turbine Blades remaining in the St Cross Business Park, Newport, IOW factory, and in Southampton Docks, from leaving to America. This is a really good piece of leverage to argue for reinstatement of sacked workers, better redundancy packages, installation of the blades on turbines in the UK, a buyout of the factory and worker control of it, and better Energy and Climate Change policies from govt, businesses, trade unions, individuals etc. Get on it![Full Story | 3 comments ]
22-09-2009 19:23
Public Meeting - Brighton - Support the Vestas Workers - 24/09/09
With speakers from the Vestas occupation, Lewisham Bridge School occupation, the Visteon occupation and local refuse workers and employees of Brighton Housing Trust, who have currently ongoing disputes.[Full Story | 2 comments ]
22-09-2009 10:02
Activists outside the Vestas factory on the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight have been tipped off that Tuesday at 12 noon a 'Blade Runner' barge is coming down the river Medina to the Vestas factory from Southampton to pick up some of the remaining blades still inside the factory. Those present expect a big police presence along with big support from other supporters and activists. They claim they are prepared to do anything and everything to stop Vestas from shipping these blades or from getting anything into the factory if that’s their plan.
Urgent: Vestas Blade Blockade Needs You
Activists outside the Vestas factory on the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight have been tipped off that Tuesday at 12 noon a 'Blade Runner' barge is coming down the river Medina to the Vestas factory from Southampton to pick up some of the remaining blades still inside the factory. Those present expect a big police presence along with big support from other supporters and activists. They claim they are prepared to do anything and everything to stop Vestas from shipping these blades or from getting anything into the factory if that’s their plan.
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21-09-2009 10:46
The Blade Blockade at the (once Occupied) Vestas Wind Turbine Blade Factory at the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight was served a letter before claim type notice of eviction from WIGGUN solicitors the other day. We took some nice photos of the dawn the day after to encourage people to visit (on yer way to Calais, natch). Climbers, cooks and nocturnal creatures particularly warmly welcomed. The fires are still burning!
Dawn at Vestas Blade Blockade
The Blade Blockade at the (once Occupied) Vestas Wind Turbine Blade Factory at the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight was served a letter before claim type notice of eviction from WIGGUN solicitors the other day. We took some nice photos of the dawn the day after to encourage people to visit (on yer way to Calais, natch). Climbers, cooks and nocturnal creatures particularly warmly welcomed. The fires are still burning!
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17-09-2009 14:46
lots of photos available on request and on website:
savevestas@wordpress.com or from the ventnor blog
Vestas crane Occupiers are released from custody
Vestas supporters climbed cranes in southamptoin docks two daysw ago in order to put pressure on the company to reinstate sacked workers with full reduyndancy pay. They stopped work on the site for seven hours and were threatened with arrest under the terrorism act. Here is the press release sent out after their release from custody.lots of photos available on request and on website:
savevestas@wordpress.com or from the ventnor blog
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17-09-2009 11:11
This morning the Chatham offices of the South East England Development Agency were tragetted by protesters as part of the national days of action for Vestas workers. Banners were dropped from the top floor balcony and a mini windfarm was erected in the lobby. No arrests were made.
SEEDA offices targetted in Vestas solidairy action
This morning the Chatham offices of the South East England Development Agency were tragetted by protesters as part of the national days of action for Vestas workers. Banners were dropped from the top floor balcony and a mini windfarm was erected in the lobby. No arrests were made.
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15-09-2009 14:59
Blade Runner Protest launched from Power Boat
Using Southampton's Boat Show as cover, protesters have arrived by power-boat this morning to occupy cranes and vessels at the city's docks.
Vestas Protestors Occupy Crane and Boats in Southampton
Blade Runner Protest launched from Power Boat Using Southampton's Boat Show as cover, protesters have arrived by power-boat this morning to occupy cranes and vessels at the city's docks.
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10-09-2009 20:25
Call for anti-capitalist analyses of the COP15
Call for anti-capitalist analyses of the COP15 - linking what´s going on in the COP-process with other dimensions of the capitalist system.[Full Story | 3 comments ]
10-09-2009 09:27
On the morning of Thursday 10 September a tripod has now successfully been erected at the marine gate preventing blades from leaving the factory. A worker from the original occupation is currently standing at the top of the tripod as the blockade prepares for an increase in activity on both sides.
Vestas Blade Blockade Steps Up The Pressure By Setting Up A Tripod at Sunsrise
On the morning of Thursday 10 September a tripod has now successfully been erected at the marine gate preventing blades from leaving the factory. A worker from the original occupation is currently standing at the top of the tripod as the blockade prepares for an increase in activity on both sides.
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09-09-2009 18:08
Trouble at Vestas picket - HELP NEEDED!
Police and security guards have descended in large numbers on the Vestas protest camp and appear to be attempting to break up the workers' and supporters' blockade. There has so far been one arrest -help is urgently needed![Full Story ]
08-09-2009 09:43
On Saturday, Sept. 4, five political activists were arrested in Belgrade on trumped up charges of 'international terrorism.'
Anarcho-syndicalists arrested for 'international terrorism' in Serbia
On Saturday, Sept. 4, five political activists were arrested in Belgrade on trumped up charges of 'international terrorism.'
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07-09-2009 12:46
Workers' Climate Action conference
The second conference of the Workers' Climate Action network will take place in London on Saturday 10 October.[Full Story ]
07-09-2009 10:22
Vestas - New camp set up to blockade the blades
A new camp has been set up bt the river in Newport to prevent the final blades and mold from leaving the factory. Come and join us, sign up to the 24 hour rota, hold a workshop, chop firewood and prepare for action![Full Story | 1 addition | 1 comment ]
05-09-2009 14:22
"We have definitely stopped them from removing the blades from Newport. 25-30 supporters from the mainland plus the hard core of the workers set up a camp to blockade the Marine Gate today. Our thinking is that, seeing the size of the mobilisation today, Vestas decided not to come to Newport. Both this camp, and the 'Magic Roundabout' camp in front of the factory will be maintained - and will have kitchens, running water, and power. Join the blockades!"
Whose Blades? Our Blades! Whose Factory? Our Factory!
"We have definitely stopped them from removing the blades from Newport. 25-30 supporters from the mainland plus the hard core of the workers set up a camp to blockade the Marine Gate today. Our thinking is that, seeing the size of the mobilisation today, Vestas decided not to come to Newport. Both this camp, and the 'Magic Roundabout' camp in front of the factory will be maintained - and will have kitchens, running water, and power. Join the blockades!"
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04-09-2009 14:48
Vestas blockade - help urgently needed on the Isle of Wight
Workers and supporters at the Vestas wind turbine factory in Newport on the Isle of Wight are attempting to stop the remaining blades being shipped out of the factory. This is the only leverage the workers, who have been hung out to dry, really have left against the company.[Full Story | 1 addition ]
28-08-2009 16:03
The No Border camp in Lesvos is scoring some real victories for the migrants who arrive here and are detained in horrific conditions in the infamous Pagani detention centre following the release of over two hundred migrants . We haven't closed this hellhole down but pressure is building . We want to force Greece to respect asylum rights and the free movement of migrants and to refuse its role as Europe's border guard and all terrible abuses and deaths of migrants that entails . Yesterday 22 refugees avoided having to be detained and are now at an open centre with decent living conditions.
Lesvos No Border camp is banging on the walls of fortress europe
The No Border camp in Lesvos is scoring some real victories for the migrants who arrive here and are detained in horrific conditions in the infamous Pagani detention centre following the release of over two hundred migrants . We haven't closed this hellhole down but pressure is building . We want to force Greece to respect asylum rights and the free movement of migrants and to refuse its role as Europe's border guard and all terrible abuses and deaths of migrants that entails . Yesterday 22 refugees avoided having to be detained and are now at an open centre with decent living conditions.
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12-08-2009 18:28
Very hastily arranged, but featuring a local worker from green electric supplier Ecotricity, a local Green Party councillor, the local Labour & Cooperative (backbench & rebellious) MP David Drew, and a random bloke who turned up and joined in because he agreed with us. Not to mention myself of course, the local Bicycological Anarchist troublemaker ;-) ~150 leaflets given out during the day, to a receptive public...
Photos of Stroud Vestas Solidarity demo
Very hastily arranged, but featuring a local worker from green electric supplier Ecotricity, a local Green Party councillor, the local Labour & Cooperative (backbench & rebellious) MP David Drew, and a random bloke who turned up and joined in because he agreed with us. Not to mention myself of course, the local Bicycological Anarchist troublemaker ;-) ~150 leaflets given out during the day, to a receptive public...
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12-08-2009 10:16
Wednesday 12th August is a National Day of Solidarity w/ Vestas Workers. If there is nothing organised near you, it’s not too late to organise something! Make a poster saying ‘Save Vestas’; download the information leaflet for the public, run off some copies; and go and leaflet in your town centre, outside the nearest Jobcentre, vegetarian cafe, or wind turbine manufacturer… you get the idea!
Flyer for National Day of Solidarity w/ Vestas Workers
Wednesday 12th August is a National Day of Solidarity w/ Vestas Workers. If there is nothing organised near you, it’s not too late to organise something! Make a poster saying ‘Save Vestas’; download the information leaflet for the public, run off some copies; and go and leaflet in your town centre, outside the nearest Jobcentre, vegetarian cafe, or wind turbine manufacturer… you get the idea!
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09-08-2009 22:11
We support... rank and file workers' struggles against the chaotic profit system!
We believe... workers know how to run our workplaces far better than business people, the government, or trade union leaders!
We aim for... workers' control over our own jobs and our own lives!
Workers' Fightback: Occupations end in Dublin, Korea and Isle of Wight
We support... rank and file workers' struggles against the chaotic profit system! We believe... workers know how to run our workplaces far better than business people, the government, or trade union leaders!
We aim for... workers' control over our own jobs and our own lives!
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06-08-2009 15:21
Vestas eviction midday tomorrow: please come to support
EVICTION OF VESTAS SCHEDULED FOR MIDDAY TOMORROW (Friday)[Full Story ]