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Sit-in wind firm wins court order Sit-in workers ignore court order
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A wind turbine firm has won a possession order aimed at ending a sit-in protest by workers. Sit-in protesters at a wind turbine blade factory on the Isle of Wight are continuing their action despite a court granting a possession order.
About 25 demonstrators barricaded themselves inside Vestas' Newport plant on the Isle of Wight 15 days ago in a protest at plans to axe 625 jobs. About 25 demonstrators and workers barricaded themselves inside Vestas' Newport plant 15 days ago in a protest at plans to axe 625 jobs.
The Danish firm won the order at Newport County Court against 11 workers still on the site. A worker said they will ignore the order and stay for as long as possible.
One of the workers said they had packed their bags and would leave peacefully once they had seen the legal documents. The firm will need to obtain a warrant before bailiffs can go in and evict those inside with 24 hours' notice.
However, the BBC understands Vestas will need to obtain a warrant of execution if the protesters continue to refuse to leave. Newport County Court told the BBC Vestas had not yet applied for a warrant of possession.
"It is a bit sad it looks like it has come to this, but we know it is imminent now," the worker said. If the warrant is obtained, bailiffs will then need to be informed and give the protestors 24 hours' notice before going in.
Boos and jeersBoos and jeers
"But we are not going to invite the bailiffs in and want to see the right paperwork before we come out. One of the workers inside said: "If they have to get this warrant we will be happy to stay until they do it.
"We would have liked to go on as long as possible but have to accept it." "Vestas has bullied us for too long so we will give them some of their own medicine.
"If and when we do have to come out we will do it peacefully but not before then."
He said those inside had packed there bags after hearing news of the possession order but these have been unpacked.
The roof-top protest coincides with the world-famous Cowes Week regattaThe roof-top protest coincides with the world-famous Cowes Week regatta
One of the workers did leave at about 1300 BST because of a charity cycle ride commitment.One of the workers did leave at about 1300 BST because of a charity cycle ride commitment.
"He has a Land's End to John O'Groats ride on Saturday and had to go to prepare for that but the rest of us are staying," the protester added. "He had a Land's End to John O'Groats ride on Saturday and had to go to prepare.
"A few are thinking about going for personal reasons but there will always be someone here," the protester added.
Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, who was in court, said the union would continue with its campaign to save the jobs.Bob Crow, general secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, who was in court, said the union would continue with its campaign to save the jobs.
"The court has made its decision, but we will continue with our campaign and the right to work on green energy jobs.""The court has made its decision, but we will continue with our campaign and the right to work on green energy jobs."
Judge Graham White said he was satisfied that legal papers had been served on the group of 11 workers who have barricaded themselves into the factory.Judge Graham White said he was satisfied that legal papers had been served on the group of 11 workers who have barricaded themselves into the factory.
The decision was greeted with boos and jeers by scores of climate change activists and members of the RMT union, who staged a protest outside the court.The decision was greeted with boos and jeers by scores of climate change activists and members of the RMT union, who staged a protest outside the court.
A Vestas spokesman said: "We are as patient as we have been all along. We have been in wind turbines for 30 years - we are very patient in everything we do.
"We remain patiently optimistic, hoping for a peaceful solution in the interests of all parties, particularly the people inside."
Meanwhile five people have started a rooftop protest at Vestas' Venture Quays building in Cowes.Meanwhile five people have started a rooftop protest at Vestas' Venture Quays building in Cowes.
The four men and one woman have hung banners reading: "In solidarity with the Vestas workers" and "Fight for green jobs".The four men and one woman have hung banners reading: "In solidarity with the Vestas workers" and "Fight for green jobs".
Vestas has blamed the plans to lay off the 625 workers on a drop in demand.Vestas has blamed the plans to lay off the 625 workers on a drop in demand.