May 2014

	IWGB Cleaners at Royal Opera Covent Garden, London. Sat 3 May 2014
	A group of cleaners and supporters from the IWGB arrived close to the Royal Opera House and got ready to march there The banner, drums and flags attracted considerable attention and they were stopped by security and not allowed to enter the Royal Opera House Many had whistles too and I was soon realising I'd not brought my eardrums A man in a red hat, tie and trousers comes to argue with the cleaners
	There must be some reason for him to dress like that. He obviously doesn't like drums Royal Opera House Secuirty tell the protesters they are not welcome despite the message above the door which says 'Welcome' The Opera House has got in extra security for the protest Three workers have been sacked for union activities and the IWGB demands they are re-instated Alberto Durango tells everyone why the cleaners are protesting against the Royal Opera House and Mitie The cleaners want an end to victimisation and for their IWGB union to be recognised and talked to and for an end to favouritism and to be treated decently with better pay and conditions
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