Non-unionised Seattle truckers organise against the bosses

[Omaha Steve]

http://libcom.org/blog/non-unionised-seattle-truckers-organise-against-bosses-13022012

Submitted by working class s... on Feb 13 2012 19:05



Over 600 non-unionised workers at dock in Seattle walk out in protest against horrendous working conditions. What started at one company has now spread to over a dozen. The workers are not going back to work until the bosses give into their demands.

Over the last two weeks, non-unionised truck drivers at the ports in Seattle have refused to work until they are treated better.

Historically the drivers have worked in horrendous conditions, received low pay, harassment by law enforcement, and trucking companies, and disgraceful fees charged by companies that means that sometimes the drivers do not get paid, and actually owe money.

Drivers at one company stopped work, but the strike has now spread to twelve companies, and 600 drivers, resulting in a slowing of traffic through the ports.

Over 100 drivers went to the state capital on Monday to support the passing of new health and safety legislation that will allow drivers the right to veto unsafe loads. Currently the drivers have to take whatever they are told, yet when they are pulled over by the police for carrying unsafe loads, their employers pass responsibility and the fine onto drivers.

FULL story at link.

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[SlimJimmy]

1. Isn't *organise* the British usage for the word?

I would generally use the word *organize* in that context. It just seemed a bit odd to me when I read it. Still a good read however, and a rec from me.