Category Archives: European Trade Unions

“Factory fell foul of failings by British Governments” – Unite’s Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor was a long-time employee at Linde Materials Handling in Basingstoke. He was the Unite Convener, Joint Shop Stewards’ Committee chairman and is a Unite EC member. Here he gives a personal view on the demise of local production … Continue reading

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Pfizer closure – when did the government know?

In a fascinating piece, Louise Stewart of the BBC asks the question: “Just when did David Cameron find out about Pfizer?” This of course refers to the shock announcement by the global pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer who called its entire 2400 strong … Continue reading

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Government “Employers Charter” written by graduate of the Arthur Daley School of HR Management

The Government’s “employers charter” was published today (27th January). The two page document appears to have been written on the bag of a cigar packet by a recent graduate of the Arthur Daley School of Human Resource Management. Sadly, it … Continue reading

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ETUC: “Social dialogue and collective bargaining under attack”

The European TUC has denounced pressure from EU Commission officials to cut minumum wages and pensions as well as reducing what are described as “wage rigidities” forcing labour markets to be “more flexible” in Greece and Ireland. In a letter … Continue reading

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