Category Archives: International Trade Unions

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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CTUF – IER – CLASS TUC Fringe Meeting

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tony Burke
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Chile : 40th Anniversary of Neo Liberal Coup

Posted on August 15, 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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Vote For Jack Jones!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Tony Burke

We have been notified by the International Brigade Memorial Trust that Southwark News and Southwark Historical Society have drawn up a shortlist of former residents nominated to have a ‘Blue Plaque’ dedicated to them. The shortlist includes Jack Jones, former General … Continue reading →

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The Other September 11th – Chile 40 Years On

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tony Burke

September 11th this year marks the 40th Anniversary of the military coup in Chile. The Coup ushered in a neo-liberal experiment which was supported by by right wing parties including the UK Conservative Party. Thatcher became a key supporter of General … Continue reading →

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The State Of The Unions In The USA

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Tony Burke

The following blog was posted by the noted US columnist Harold Meyerson on American Prospect and makes interesting reading, particularly in conjunction with my own recent article in Tribune (also published on Left Foot Forward) which examined the growth of … 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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Chinese Workers Hold US Boss Hostage

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Tony Burke

US employer Chip Starnes co-owner of the Florida based Specialty Medical Supplies said yesterday that he has been held hostage for four days at his medical supply plant in Beijing, China by workers following his decision to make 30 workers … Continue reading →

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