has clearly marked down fourth round of cher's anti-union tion. Cheltenham kicks off that process. ere the new ronnd og where the al• oi to come the leaks of the Neal report show suicidal is the course bein pursued by the around the GCHQ dispute and by its talks government on the bit/King Bill Undoubtedly the government underestimated oDposition on the unions enham. was prepared for laneous civil service strikes that tollowed it nor by the public outery against decisions.
But by refusing to call industrial aciton the Cheltenham ban. and instead snsike a reemesi, ihe TUC proposing is opening the door for the Around of attacks. By King Thatcher General Council is giving credibility to the new elitae re o strike which are coming.
The ICLICal Cheltenham has to be ended and all proposals for 'no-strike' withdrawn.
February 'Day of Action' called by the •ILIA O SSE SIOI to a day of industrial acin tion. The IUC has to call the off its talks with union legislation.
Cheltenham stop being regarded as an solated event A logical anu cobemens plan fo take coherent away the right to strike millions of trade unionists. round are going homes, TUČ with Teb- have arrived Mete thusiastic ban rived from as far afield as Chelt- Cornwall, 400 miles away, not to support spon- paign.
that local its snutt victorv in the air. But this is not reflected in the lOcal DECSS.
against Benn Benn parochial' are just a couple of examples of how the press is treating Labour's campaign. talking with that, the Hattersley where 450 gathered in a 'plans local hall, while more than ulat numock away - the press led with infamous:
Jenkins meeting'!
The Friday with Dennis Skinner RaV civil service was big Margaret Chesterfield the quite clear that only an uncompromising. against the missiles could has to secure a future for young SCOOC and seen for Buckton the Cheltenham was an attack on democratic rights.
Denos stole the show in a speech that explained the days of BETWEEN PACKED public meetings, field's candidate Tony Benn has visited old people's factories and the local market place. each occasion activity has come to a standstill while crowds gathered to hear their Labour candidate. Three mini-buses a day Shef with en- tion supCoaches have ar.
Benn's campoverty It's not surprising then the threat campaigners proud to vote the lories. back-tracked' becomes And another is following the Bennfollowing. meeting health Ene WCIC Lurncu best '60 attend confidence people. meeting doubt that the Buckton of ASLEF against begun Chesterfield. success.
Valans of the District made fight while Ray explained ban Skinner ChesterOn middle-of-the-road itics were over: This elecfight between capital, he said; pointing out that the Tories thrive on the fear created by their policies tear of unemployment, of illness Photo: JOHN HARRIS of world-wide conflict. 'People should be for Lony Benn, he's sure to take on Benn understands that the defeats of train drivers and the NGA wolkers the LaDOu VIllUr, in this by-election would be the way to rebuild the working And the audience lett Friday's meeting, fightback 'orie. had earnest still with many more outside, to hear David for local government.
Benn addressed crowds of health workers. • Wednesday: 300 people in a local school, Blunkett and Tony Benn attack Tory plans • Monday: 500 people left outside the meeting with Tony Benn and Roy Hattersley, after the hall was packed to capacity. • Thursday: Michael Meacher and Tony • Friday: 600 turn out to hear Tony Benn; Ray Buckton and Dennis Skinner on why. they should boot the Thatcher government. out.
Socialist Action 24 February 1984