The profits of Tadrian, which produces most of the Israeli army’s communication equipment, have grown by 22% in the last quarter. However, the management still evades its obligations regarding workers’ pension rights, refuses to increase wages, and also threatens to sack 150 workers in order to break the union, that is known for its militancy, and has so far refused all the managment’s attempts to buy it off.
The workers, experienced in strikes, have occupied the factory and are prevnting the transer of goods in and out. They are running an active strike, accompanied by demonstations and daily protests in front of other workplaces owned by the owners of Elbit.
International support is necessary for the continued resistance of the workers despite management’s pressure and for the continuation of the strike.
As the management has cut electricty to the factory, messages of support will be passed throughh Maavak Sozialisti, the Israeli affilate of the CWI, and we will pass them onto the workers.
Please send solidarity massages to feedback@maavak.org.il
To the workers of the Tadiran Kesher Factory,
You have the full support of the Exeter Branch of the Socialist Party
of
England and Wales. Although we may be hundreds of miles away, we are
also
facing similar attacks on our livelihoods and our jobs. It is only
through
unity and solidarity we can defeat these attacks. We wish you all the
luck
in your struggle and hope for a good outcome.
With solidarity
Jim Thomson
for Socialist Party, Exeter Branch
Support for the Strike at Tadiran Kesher
Friends
I have just received e-mail from our International Organisation the
CWI,
telling about your strike.
It is nice for a change to get news from Israel which shows the Workers
side
of life.
Right now in Ireland we have a strike amongst workers in the company
"Irish
Ferries" which is trying to openly sack its workers who have like
yourselves
won over the years proper Trade Union conditions. They intend replace
them
with other EU Workers from the East and pay them a less than one
quarter of
the normal rates of pay.
The Bosses the world over never miss a trick and it is vital we respond
to
them everywhere.
Keep up the good fight. We will be watching with interest and will
support
you any way we can.
Regards
Mick Murphy (Socialist Party, Elected Representative for Tallagh, on
South
Dublin County Council).
TADIRAN KESHER STRIKE
I am writing to express my support for the strike at the above factory.
Workers should have a fair share of the increased profits the company has recently made and should ensure that they have adequate pensions in requirement
CLIVE WALDER
Socialist Party Birmingham, UK
good luck
Hello
Try to stand firm and as one against the onslaught of the capitalist
bosses against good honest workers like yourselves. There are people the
world over who are fighting for the same social justice as you are now.
Your fight is important for yourselves, your families and for working
class people the world over.
yours in solidarity
Kevan Heyes
Britain
Message of support for Tadiran Kesher Workers
Dear fellow workers,
I am writing as an elected councillor for the Socialist Party in Dublin Ireland, and a shop-steward representing hundreds of workers in the national airline Aer Lingus to send you our fraternal support for the heroic struggle that you are engaged in with your employers.
We have followed the dispute with interest and have been very impressed with your militant and determined stance in order to ensure the continuation of your collective agreement negotiated in the 1990s when the company changed ownership. There is no doubt that the company is attempting to break the resolve of workers and smash the union in other to further their exploitation. It is an absolute disgrace that such a company, which continues to record massive levels of profits is threatening to sack workers, failing to honour pension rights, and refusing to pay wage increases.
Unfortunately this is an international trend, with the neo-liberal agenda taking place everywhere as the employers attack public services and hard won workers rights in their drive for ever more profits. The only choice workers have is to make a stand as you have. A famous Irish Labour leader Jim Larkin used to mobilise workers with the phrase, “the great appear great only because we are on our knees, let us rise!” You have risen and your struggle is in all our interests.
We wish you every success and solidarity.
Yours fraternally,
Councillor Clare Daly
Workers of Tadiran Kesher Factory
Best wishes and solidarity to the workers of Tadiran Kesher Factory, on
strike since November 11th. I support their demand for the continuation
of
their collective contract won after struggle in the 1990’s.
Ted Watson
Assistant branch secretary Public and Commercial Services Union, London
Revenue & Customs Branch
in a personal capacity
Tadiran Kesher strike
Heard about your struggle to keep your jobs and win a decent wage. Hope
you beat the bastards.
Comradely,
Robin Mcsporran,
Socialist Party and TGWU member,
Manchester UK.
Keep it up.
You know this is so important.
Your bosses would make you slaves if they could. You have all my
support.
Ian Rush
Support from Dublin
I would like to add my support to the the 450 workers of Tadiran Kesher in Israel. I am working in Ireland and fully support you struggle for proper pay and conditions. You are part of the international struggle against the neo-liberal attacks by the capitalist class through out the world on workers rights pay and conditions.
Regards
Tadhg Kenehan
Solidarity message - 450 workers of Tadiran Kesher
To the striking workers of Tadiran Kesher
We have heard of your marvelous struggle in Israel through our sister organisation of the CWI.
I have circulated our members in the Northern Region of England, and will keep them informed of any developments in your strike action. Unfortunately, workers in Britain (and worldwide) face a similar onslaught against pay and conditions. Bosses organise internationally, therefore it is vital that workers and their trade unions also organise internationally.
Yours in solidarity
Elaine Brunskill
Socialist Party Northern Region Secretary
Tadiran Kesher occupation
Dear Friends,
My name is Mick Barry and I am a Socialist Party councillor in Cork city, the second city in the Irish Republic and currently European Capital of Culture.
I wish to send you solidarity greetings in your struggle for decent pension rights, wages and jobs.
I understand that the company have cut off the electricity to try and cripple your occupation. Please tell them that your actions are a beacon which provides a bright light for working class activists internationally and that you are receiving international messages wishing you victory over the "forces of darkness!".
Good luck!
Yours sincerely,
Cllr Mick Barry
Socialist Party
Keep it up
Hello friends,
on your strike, do not feel alone , world is with you, keep it up
--
Mansoor Hassan,
motivator,
www.thecrime.org
www.honourkilling.com
Member of,
NUJ(National Union of Journalist)
EJN(exiled journalist Network)
Mobile:07979 636017
Solidarity with Tadiran Kesher
Hi Comrades
The workers of Tadiran Kesher deserve the support of workers everywhere
in
their struggle against union-busting bosses. A victory for you is a
victory
for us all,
fraternally
Anton McCabe, Ireland (Secretary, Omagh Trades Union Council and
Treasurer,
Derry and North-West Branch, National Union of Journalists)
Solidarity message
To the workers of Tadiran Kesher:
From Manchester, England, we salute your battle against cuts to pay and
conditions. The comrades of Maavak Sozialisti publicised your dispute
on our
International website www.socialistworld.net which is how we found out
about
it. Your determined struggle is an example to workers internationally -
if
only the British trade union leaders would adopt the same methods of
struggle! If there's anything we can do in England to support you then
let
us know.
Best wishes for the future of your dispute.
With fraternal international greetings,
Hugh Caffrey
on behalf of Socialist Party (CWI) north-west region,
England.
support for dispute
Dear Comrades
Please note my solidarity support towards your dispute in the Tadiran Kesher Factory
Workers of the world unite
Raph Parkinson
Vice Chair UNISON International Committee ( personal capacity)
Liverpool UNISON
G.01 Cotton Exchange
Bixteth Street
Liverpool L3 9LQ
Tel: 0151 236 1944
Fax: 0151 258 1247
e-mail: liverpoolunison@btconnect.com
Message of Solidarity for Striking Tadrian Workers
I support the 450 workers of Tadiran Kesher Factory.
The brave and resolute 450 workers of Tadiran Kesher in Israel are on
strike since November 11th. They are demanding the continuation of the
collective contract, which they won after a militant struggle in the
1990's, after the transfer of ownership of the factory to the company
Elbit, that bought it and is notorious for its policy against workers'
orgnisations.
The profits of Tadrian, which produces most of the Israeli army's
communication equipment, have grown by 22% in the last quarter.
However,
the management still evades its obligations regarding workers' pension
rights, refuses to increase wages, and also threatens to sack 150
workers
in order to break the union, that is known for its militancy, and has
so
far refused all the managment's attempts to buy it off.
The workers, experienced in strikes, have occupied the factory and are
preventing the transer of goods in and out. They are running an active
strike, accompanied by demonstations and daily protests in front of
other
workplaces owned by the owners of Elbit. It was militant tactics such
as
this that won the historic U.S. Teamsters strike in Minneapolis in 1934
and
the great automotive worker sit-down strikes that followed. Your
militant
tactics will win because you are united and cannot be broken apart.
International progressive labor supports the continued resistance of
the
workers despite management's pressure and for the continuation of the
strike. Workers of good will worldwide support your strike and will
offer
all solidarity.
I applaud the courageous Tadrian workers and wish you success in your
historic struggle for justice. Your militant tactics and determination
to
win the strike will bring success and justice. I will spread the word
about your most inspiring and effective strike.
In Solidarity and Comradeship,
Tom Potter
Member, Socialist Alternative (CWI)
(Boston Branch)
Member, AFSCME Local 3650 Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical
Workers
(HUCTW)
Support for the workers of Tadiran Kesher Factory
To all workers and community members,
I support the right of the Tadiran Kesher Factory workers to strike and I would like to encourage them in their current struggle. Hold out comrades! Do not falter or give in! We in Boston MA of the USA are with you in spirit and support your struggles.
To the Community, please support your sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and parents to the best of your ability. This is the time where they need your help like no other. It is vital that they are supported in fighting for a better life for the community as a whole.
To the Managers of Elbit: Stop your Union Busting NOW!!! Negotiate in good faith with those who create your profits!
-josh
solidarity
Hi Comrades, Brothers & Sisters,
Solidarity and support from Socialist Party Wales & Swansea Trade Union Council for your struggle in Israel. Your fight against a vicious anti-union employer will be reported to trade unionists throughout Swansea and Wales over the next few days.
Good luck and forward to a victorious campaign.
Alec Thraves
Secretary, Socialist Party Wales (UK)
Executive Member of Swansea Trade Union Council (Representing 20,000 affiliated trade unionists)
