Category Archives: European Trade Unions

The New Tactics To Meet New Challenges

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Tony Burke

The recent right-wing press castigation of Unite Leverage is best proof yet of its effectiveness and shows the way forward for the union, writes Unite’s Sharon Graham The recent media hysteria, designed by Lynton Crosby to portray Unite as political … Continue reading →

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Solidarity With Greek Workers And Unions

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Tony Burke

 

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Morning Star Fringe @ the TUC Bournemouth

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tony Burke
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CTUF – IER – CLASS TUC Fringe Meeting

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tony Burke
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Impact of austerity policies across EU now toxic

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Tony Burke

The European Trade Union Congress in a report issued this week has warned of the impact austerity policies are having on pay across the European Union. Bernadette Ségol, ETUC general secretary, said such policies will not solve ‘competitiveness’ problems especially … Continue reading →

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New EU Compact urges companies to immediately sign Bangladesh Accord

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Tony Burke

A new initiative between the Government of Bangladesh, the European Union and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) today gives full backing to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Government has pledged to quickly boost employee … Continue reading →

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Unite’s London Gateway Recognition Campaign

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Tony Burke
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Robert Reich At The TUC Next Week

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Tony Burke

Next Tuesday (May 21st) Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and former Secretary of Labour in the Clinton administration, will be speaking at the TUC, and holding an interview with Channel 4’s Economics … Continue reading →

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German Metalworkers Strike 5.6% Pay Deal

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Tony Burke

Germany’s giant IG Metall union has agreed to a staged wage deal in Bavaria which will see wages in the metalworking and electrical engineering industries rise 5.6% over the next 20 months. The agreement in the southern German state was secured … Continue reading →

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Union Is Born In Kimberley Clark Plant In Columbia

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Tony Burke

The global union federations, IndustriALL and UNI Global Union has contributed to the creation of a union in one of paper and packaging giant Kimberly Clark’s plants in Colombia. This union forms part of SINTRAPULCAR, affiliated to UNI. The union … Continue reading →

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