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Grangemouth shows the inequality of the fight that unions face now

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Tony Burke

By Len McCluskey Seldom has one industrial dispute said so much about our society as the now concluded issue of the future of the Grangemouth refinery. Unite has reached an agreement with the owner, Ineos, which will guarantee the future of skilled and … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the haters win – join the march against fascism

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Tony Burke

Unite will be marching in Liverpool city centre in a mass celebration of multicultural Britain. Our message is clear: ‘Those that peddle hate are not welcome here – Nick Griffin must go!’ The march on Saturday October 12th, sets off from … Continue reading →

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Solidarity With Greek Workers And Unions

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Tony Burke

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Booming Britain? Pay average rises lowest since 1984

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Tony Burke

Only a few weeks ago the media were in overdrive that the UK was again “booming”! George Osborne was trumpeting that we had “turned the corner”. However, research by XpertHR show that the ‘pay squeeze’ is hitting millions of workers … Continue reading →

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Rebalancing the UK economy: A renewed manufacturing strategy

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Tony Burke

Ed Balls in his speech to the Labour Party conference in rightly praised the renaissance in the UK automotive industry. He was right to do so. Unite was at the centre of the transformation. Unite union reps and members make … Continue reading →

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The UK Economy Unspun

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Tony Burke

The UK Economy Unspun from Trades Union Congress

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Review Of Napoleon Gomez’s ‘Collapse Of Dignity’ – Tribune

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Tony Burke

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Tell The UN To Respect Its Workers!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Tony Burke

The United Nation’s central administration has decided to unilaterally adopt a labour-relations policy which rolls back hard-won collective negotiating rights for its staff representatives worldwide. At a time when collective bargaining and negotiating rights are under attack around the world, … Continue reading →

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Bangladesh compensation meetings start September 11th

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Tony Burke

IndustriALL Global Union reports that it is working hard to get brands and retailers that sourced from Tazreen and Rana Plaza to participate in talks in Geneva on 11th and 12th September. The meetings will seek to achieve proper compensation … Continue reading →