Morris McMahon strikers win

The last issue of Socialist Campaigner reported on Alliance members’ strong support for 40 striking workers at the Morris McMahon factory in Sydney. We are pleased to report that the workers, members of the AMWU, have won their struggle and returned to work on July 2 after nearly 16 weeks on strike.

The workers won a registered union enterprise bargaining agreement, a 19-day month, a 4.3% pay rise each year for three years, plus a tool allowance, and union recognition at their workplace.

Throughout the strike, hundreds of people, including dozens of SA members, attended early morning community pickets, collected strike funds and held public events to build solidarity with the workers. The workers have expressed heartfelt thanks for this solidarity.