Invasion of the health workers | Socialist Action 1983

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MORE THAN 100 nurses, porters other health workers invaded a meeting of the Oxford Health Authority last week which was to consider orders to axe 77 jobs. (see photo). Health Administrators had refused a request to hold the meeting in a venue large enough to take the public, had to abandon the meeting later date.

Meanwhile, the London Borough Hillingdon, Hayes Cottage hosputal nas been occupied the staff since 25 October to prevent closure.

-ters has been the workers been circulated by the London &. Health Service Campaign to organisations ana fighting the cuts to help the occupation by raising sending representatives to help run the picket lines.

Staff at the nearby Northwood and Pinner Cottage also voted overwhelm- nove ingly to occupy against closure.

The appeal says: 'Our fight to preserve a decent health your fight as well. A victory for Hillingdon will act as an inspiration for every Both NUPE and COHSE have made the occupation ofthe open. This is an action would like see WE repeated wherever possible in your area!

• Hayes Cottage Occupation Committee, Hayes CotGrang Road, Hayes, 01-573 5593. • London Heath Ser vice Campaign, Dalston Lane, London E8 3AZ 01-249 8086.