In late 2009, almost 2,000 workers were sacked by the garment manufacturer Triumph in an attempt to deunionise its workforce. Some of these sacked workers have found a way to keep the struggle going by setting up a garment co-operative. This new venture not only pays its members above the minimum wage, but also allocates some of the wages to supporting other workers trade union activities and other progressive political initiatives.
In late 2009, almost 2,000 workers were sacked by the garment manufacturer Triumph in an attempt to deunionise its workforce. Some of these sacked workers have found a way to keep the struggle going by setting up a garment co-operative. This new venture not only pays its members above the minimum wage, but also allocates some of the wages to supporting other workers trade union activities and other progressive political initiatives.
