A group of ex-Vestas workers and their supporters were met with resistance by security guards at JobCentrePlus at noon today.
One of the ex-Vestas workers trying to enter the building to see an advisor was manhandled by a security guard as other guards attempted to block entry to the building.
Staff at JobCentrePlus agreed that they were happy for the group to enter the building and have a picnic in the foyer area.
We have exclusive video footage of those trying to gain entry which will follow later on VB.
In the meantime, there are 15 or so people enjoying peanut butter sandwiches and hot tea with more people arriving every few minutes to join the picnic.
Ex-Vestas workers are hoping to make appointments to speak to advisors about getting green jobs on the Isle of Wight.
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Thanks to Anna from Nottingham from some of the internal shots
UPDATE: It’s worth pointing out that this was the first time that we’d seen any form of trouble at a Vestas Protest. It was also clear that the physical restrictions weren’t being carried out by the Vestas protesters, but on them.
