MERSEYSIDE workers and trade unionists protesting against the “shameful” victimisation of a union representative faced down scabs and angry managers attempting to drive cars into them at their picket line.

Around 100 trade unionists gathered at the gate of the Colloids plastic manufacturing plant in Kirkby, Liverpool, this morning in support of workers who have walked out against the sacking of Unite representative George Gore.

Solidarity delegations from Liverpool Trades Council, Liverpool Walton Constituency Labour Party, Manchester Trades Council and the Communication Workers Union were among those in attendance.