80 IAM 1584 Henkel Aerospace Bay Point Operators Win Strike Over Health & Safety

On October 16, 2017, 80 IAM Henkel Aerospace in Bay Point Pittsburgh operators went on strike over health and safety issues. One worker was killed in 2013 and other have been seriously injured by the company. Henkel which is a German based multi-national brought in Strom Engineering a national union busting company to replace the workers and organized to bring in scabs. Strom Engineering was successful in busting the IAM NorthWest Airlines strike by brining in 7500 scab mechanics.
The company however was unsuccessful in stopping the picketing and the workers were strengthened by their unity. They also received support from the community and other unions in Bay Point and Pittsburgh, California.
After more than 60 days the company capitulated and agreed to all the demands including the removal of Strom Engineering. The company also had a backlog of over $20 million. There was also international support at other Henkel units in Europe and Germany.
For further media:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IvJRYK-5WU
http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/09/11/bay-point-manufacturer-cited-200000-in-death-of-antioch-man/
http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/10/31/striking-workers-allege-fatally-dangerous-environment-racism-at-henkel-aerospace/
http://www.ourmdea.org/uploads/3/4/0/2/34020729/henkel_2.pdf
http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/09/11/bay-point-manufacturer-cited-200000-in-death-of-antioch-man/
http://contracostaherald.com/10311702cch/
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/3758944-mississippi-woman-wins-sexual-harassment-case-jury-says-strom-engineering-owes-fields
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/12494796-74/ati-replacement-workers-sue-steel-maker-over-commuting-time-during-lockout
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