Category Archives: Employment Rights

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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Report outlines how Nissan is violating human rights in Mississippi.

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Tony Burke

A newly unveiled summary from the Mississippi NAACP and international labour law scholar Lance Compa describes how Nissan undermines workers’ freedom of association under International Labor Organization principles An extensive report by Mississippi NAACP President Derrick Johnson and international labour … Continue reading →

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Solidarity With Greek Workers And Unions

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Tony Burke

 

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King & Fowler – Settlement reached!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Tony Burke

Update: Unite members involved in the strike at King & Fowler on Merseyside, who make components for the aerospace industry have reached an agreement with their employer which is satisfactory. The agreement includes pay increases for all members, additional holiday entitlement, … 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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Man Utd Sign Deal With Tyre Company Facing Strikes

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Tony Burke

Manchester United, the football team I have supported most of my life, has this week signed a deal with Apollo Tyres, India’s second largest tyre maker to become Man United’s ‘official tyre partner’ in the UK and India. 
 Like many … Continue reading →

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Morning Star Fringe @ the TUC Bournemouth

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tony Burke
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Pentonville 5 – Annual Commemoration

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Tony Burke

REMEMBER OUR HISTORY – FIGHT FOR TODAY FIGHT THE ATTACK ON UNIONS   PENTONVILLE 5 ANNUAL COMMEMORATION 1972-2013 FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013 18.00 UNITE HQ 128 THEOBALDS ROAD LONDON WC1X 8TN (Nearest tube HOLBORN)  Celebrating a vital battle in working class … Continue reading →

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