Parliament tribute to sit-in workers

By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Jan 2017, 13:50 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2017, 13:55 BST
Former Caterpillar workers set off for Scottish Parliament.Former Caterpillar workers set off for Scottish Parliament.
Former Caterpillar workers set off for Scottish Parliament.
Former workers at Tannochside's Caterpillar were given pride of place at the Scottish Parliament to mark the 30th anniversary of the factory sit-in.

Central Scotland Labour MSP Richard Leonard welcomed them to a debate and reception, paying tribute to their efforts during the 103-day occupation.

The sit-in started in January 1987 after the American owners announced the closure of the factory. It was backed by the local community, but despite the protest the plant couldn’t be saved and the workers’ jobs were lost.

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Mr Leonard said: “For too long we have not properly recognised working class history and marking the Caterpillar occupation is an important step forward.