Asbestos Campaigner Bernie Banton dies

Jeanie

Just wanted to draw your attention to this remarkable man and his fight against a shitty big business that screwed and continues to screw its workers and the world in general.

Bernie Banton is an amazing fellow and what he has achieved I genuinely hope will not go unnoticed.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2007/11/27/1196036838655.html

Rest easy Bernie. You are an inspiration to us all.

Jeanie

http://www.ir.jameshardie.com.au/jh/asbestos_compensation.jsp

Austicman

Rest in Peace Bernie. May your suffering open eyes.

Jeanie

Austicman wrote:

Rest in Peace Bernie. May your suffering open eyes.

I'd prefer it opened wallets. I can't help but worry that those bastards at Hardie will never pay up. AND that no government will ever force them to.
But we'll wait and see I guess. There's no denying that the man did an amazing thing and I truly hope for his family's sake and for those other poor bastards that are slowing dying now that Hardie is made to take a hit where it will hurt them most.

catefrances

i feel like ive been kicked in the guts - bernie banton.

if only you were mate.

RIP bernie.

pj10alive42

this litigation will never end...because if it did...someone would owe someone a lot of money

Jeanie

pj10alive42 wrote:

this litigation will never end...because if it did...someone would owe someone a lot of money

Well apparently the money is there in the account set up. I just think we must be vigilant and make sure that it is paid in full. I think we owe Bernie that much.

Jeanie

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national/a-family-of-1500-at-bantons-grand-farewell/2007/12/05/1196812824872.html

http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2007/s2110825.htm