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Factory sit-in protest due to end Factory sit-in protest due to end
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A sit-in protest by workers at a wind turbine blade factory on the Isle of Wight is expected to end later.A sit-in protest by workers at a wind turbine blade factory on the Isle of Wight is expected to end later.
Bailiffs can use "reasonable force" to remove the remaining six workers if they do not leave the site by 1200 BST. Bailiffs have been called in to remove the remaining six workers who have been ordered to leave the site by 1200 BST.
The workers have been inside Vestas' Newport plant since 20 July in a protest at plans to axe 625 jobs. They have occupied Vestas' Newport plant since 20 July over plans to axe 625 jobs.
The Danish firm won a possession order on Tuesday but had to apply for a warrant to remove the workers and a 24-hour notice was served on Thursday. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union has accused owners of "kicking the legs" from under a rescue package that could have saved it from closure.
'Fight will go on' 'Fight goes on'
General secretary Bob Crow met with energy minister Joan Ruddock on Thursday to discuss the future of the factory.
He said: "The fight to get this unit back into production, making turbines for the UK goes on."
The Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would not comment on private meetings, but added that discussions had been held with Vestas over the closure.
The company has said that subsidies were not the issue and the factory was closing because of a lack of orders.
We have always understood the frustrations of the workers but have been surprised at the length of this action Peter Kruse, Vestas spokesman
Dave Arbuthnott, 40, who has been inside the factory for 19 days told the BBC that the sit-in protesters were in "high spirits" and looking forward to seeing their families.Dave Arbuthnott, 40, who has been inside the factory for 19 days told the BBC that the sit-in protesters were in "high spirits" and looking forward to seeing their families.
It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it Dave Arbuthnott
"It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it."It has managed to get the government to the table, to say we are going to do something about it.
"It has pricked people's attention and conscience to react to how they feel about the situation and to do something about it rather than stand back.""It has pricked people's attention and conscience to react to how they feel about the situation and to do something about it rather than stand back."
Supporters outside the factory said once the sit-in ended they would continue their protest meeting with representatives across the UK. Vestas has blamed the plans to lay off the 625 workers on a drop in demand.
Former worker Douglas Grant told the BBC: "The fight will still go on, we will take the message around the whole country, to unionists, activists, anyone who wants to talk to us".
Three workers left the sit-in for personal reasons on Tuesday and another had to leave to prepare for a charity cycle ride.
Six workers remain inside but the RMT said that at times up to 25 people were involved in the sit-in inside the factory.
The sit-in protesters were served with the eviction notice on Thursday
Peter Kruse, Vestas spokesman, said: "We are hoping for a peaceful outcome of this occupation.Peter Kruse, Vestas spokesman, said: "We are hoping for a peaceful outcome of this occupation.
"We have always understood the frustrations of the workers but have been surprised at the length of this action.""We have always understood the frustrations of the workers but have been surprised at the length of this action."
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said it would release a statement about 1100 BST. Five people are continuing a rooftop protest at Vestas' Venture Quays building in Cowes which has been occupied since Tuesday.
Vestas has blamed the plans to lay off the 625 workers on a drop in demand.
Five people are continuing a rooftop protest at Vestas' Venture Quays building in Cowes.