Silly Burgers - McLibel Trial

The trial of Helen Steel and Dave Morris resumed on the 11th Jan.

Outside the court there was a picket which included a battery hen and a chained McDonalds worker. 29 expert witnesses have been questioned so far, only about 150 left to go!

The next major issues are food poisoning and animal welfare.

The defence seems to be going well. It is essential to keep up the pressure.

Copies of the infamous What’s Wrong With McDonald’s’ are available from 0115 9585666. (£12 for 1000), Put them in mailouts, next year's Christmas cards, etc. Trial updates and other very good leaflets are also available.

Three new anti-McDonalds initiatives have been set up in 1994.

McDonald’s Workers Support Group (0171 249 8086) - Encouraging solidarity of grillers, shakers and friers.

Kids Against Big Mac. PO Box 287, London NW6.

Operation Send It Back. Collect and send back company litter to their HQ or in protests at local stores. (0115 958666)

This April is McDonald’s 40th Anniversary. Let’s make them April fools. International Day of Action: April 15th, Easter Saturday. Picket and occupy stores everywhere.

The Campaign is almost out of funds. The Defendants need £1000s to pay the fares of their witnesses, as well as all the papery bits of the campaign which also is v. pricey.