Intimidation of Lurgan nationalists
Nationalist workers at the Wilson double deck trailers factory in
Lurgan have been subjected to sectarian intimidation with threats
being painted on factory walls.
SF Assembly member for Upper Bann Dara O'Hagan said, ``in recent
days graffiti, warning, `Fenians Remember Hyster' has appeared on
the walls. This is a reference to three men, Dessie Rodgers,
Fergus Magee and John Lavery, who where shot dead by UVF gunmen
on their way from work in the Hyster factory in Craigavon in
November 1991.''
O'Hagan was contacted by workers in the factory expressing their
anger at this attempt to intimidate Nationalist workers. She
said, ``although feeling fearful and threatened, these Catholic
workers are determined not to be intimidated out of their jobs.
Given the management's stated opposition to sectarian displays,
they must be more proactive in creating a neutral workplace where
all workers feel safe''.