the closed shop policy was there to stop the scabs and blacklegs from working while the rest of workforce were out trying for better wages and conditions. Swan Hunter Shipyards had that policy and thank god for it, from our disputes with management we received proper canteen facilities, toilet facility's, air ventilation and conditional working allowances. the scabs who would have worked on would have prevented that, if they can work without then so can you, would have been managements reason, and under camorons rule we are heading that way again.

So we lost our home and our car, but you got better canteen facilities.

Excellent, I'll be sure to let my Dad know, he'll be delighted :_|