Category Archives: European Trade Unions

John Monks – Don’t give up on Europe

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Tony Burke

Europe, like the UK, is in trouble, or at least Ireland and the Mediterranean countries are. The debt-fuelled boom of the early years of this decade has turned into a comprehensive bust. Many huge banks, with the Royal Bank of … Continue reading →

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Bombardier demo : Thousands rally to save UK’s last train manufacturing plant

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tony Burke

<strong>The ConDem government can now be in no doubt that they must reconsider the decision not to award the contact for Thameslink trains to Bombardier in Derby. 6,000 people (BBC’s estimate – others said 10,000) marched through Derby and heard … Continue reading →

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Unite to provide support for the UK’s vets and veterinary staff

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Tony Burke

Up to 17,000 members of the UK veterinary profession could become members of Unite within the next five years following the establishment of the British Veterinary Union (BVU). Unite, which has a growing health sector, will be able to give … Continue reading →

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Unite Manufacturing e-bulletin Number 3 now available

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Tony Burke

The latest Unite Manufacturing Section e-bulletin No. 3 is now available for download. Support the Bombardier demonstration on July 23rd; CSEU – calls to support Uk manufacturing; Fujitsu; Bullying in manufacturing; Government dumps ending cheques proposals.

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John Hendy QC’s Response to Vince Cable at GMB Conference

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Tony Burke

John Hendy QC, Institute of Employment Rights Chair addressed the GMB Conference recently on the issue of the ConDem Government’s proposed changes to Employment Rights in the UK. His speech was recently published by the IER in their e-bulletin. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Support Bombardier demo – July 23rd

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Tony Burke
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Latest ETUC e-newsletter

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tony Burke

European trade unions say NO to austerity across the EU. New ETUC e-newsletter can be downloaded here. Well worth checking out and subscribing to. This issue contains interview with Bernadette Segol the new ETUC General Secretary; the attack collective bargaining … Continue reading →

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Why Trade Union Freedom Matters – LCDTU and Unite Meeting in Luton

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tony Burke

This should be a great meeting – certainly worthwhile attending if you live in the East of England!

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The Ballot Works by Prof. Keith Ewing

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Tony Burke

Published in the Morning Star on Tuesday 28 June 2011 The recent reinstatement of Eamonn Lynch and now Arwyn Thomas by London Underground is a complete vindication of RMT’s decision to take industrial action in their support. It also exposes the … Continue reading →

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Files reveal full extent of British involvement in the Spanish Civil War

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Tony Burke

More volunteers may have left Britain with the aim of joining the International Brigades in Spain than previously thought according to documents discovered at The National Archives. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Spanish Civil … Continue reading →

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