Defend Trade Union Democracy

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The General Council which is the highest body of the A.S.W., meets on the 5th July 1967, at this meeting appeals will be heard of members affected by the witch-hunting and discriminatory actions of the Executive Council, Bro. Jack Rusca is appealing against his dismissal as London District Secretary by the Executive Council, without being given a reason for their decision, Three Management Committee members, Bro John Smith, Bro Taffy Evans and Bro Charlie Thompson are appealing against a 3 year suspension from office for giving a hardship grant from Management Committee funds to A.S.W., members in dispute on the Myton's and Sunley sites. Bro Lou Lewis and Bro Rolph Langdon are appealing against expulsion from membership of the A.S.W. The Executive Council claimed that they were acting against the interests of the Union by continuing to picket the Myton's, Barbican Site. WE CALL ON EVERY SITE, SHOP AND BuANCH TO GIVE TH#IR FULLEST SUPPORT FOk A LOBBY OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL ON WEDNESDAY JULY 5TH (Assemble at 1-15 pm. Clapham Common Tube Station). Send Resolutions and Telegrams to the Chairman of the General Council. Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers, 9-11 Macaulay Rd, London S.W.4.