100,000 marched through Dublin on Saturday. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions had called the demonstration against a public-sector pension levy and the attempt by the Irish government to make workers to carry the can for the economic crisis.
Unite members from Waterford Crystal who are occupying their factory to prevent its closure were on the demonstration. They are seen chanting "workers united will be never be defeated" in this Channel 4 News report.
The workers took action when the receivers, Deloitte, suddenly decided to close the factory after promises had been made to keep it open until a buyer had been found. There has been massive support from the community in Waterford with donations of food and a demonstration of over 3,000 , in pouring rain, outside the occupation.
United Left supporters are attempting to win support for the occupation throughout the trade union movement. Send messages of support and donations to Unite Hall, Keyzer Street, Waterford, Republic of Ireland, phone +353 5187 5438, or send an email to walter.cullen@unitetheunion.com.
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