Category Archives: International Trade Unions

‘Right To Work’ Laws Explained….

If you were wondering what the disputes in the USA between trade unions and certain  US states who are introducing ‘Right To Work’ legislation – (in particular Michigan), this blog – republished from a US website called Care 2 make … Continue reading

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Solidarity with Mexican Unions : 2013

February 18th – 24th 2013 will see a week of solidarity actions with Mexican trade unions who are under attack from the Mexican government and multi-national companies, who are trying to smash independent unions such as Los Mineros (miners and … Continue reading

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Help the Durham Miners Gala!

Dave Hopper the President of the Durham Miners Association has issued the following appeal to help the ‘Big Meeting’ continue and continue to play an important role in the trade union and Labour movement. “We are making this appeal to … Continue reading

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Anti Union fight in Michigan: Robert Reich and Dr. Martin Luther King on “right-to-work” legislation

Robert Reich, former U.S. labour secretary and professor at UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy, and ‘Viewpoint’ host Eliot Spitzer analyse why Michigan’s so called ‘right-to-work law’ is bad for the economy and the middle class. “As labor unions … Continue reading

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Urgent! Another union leader killed in Columbia

Oil Union leader murdered in Colombia Hours after EU – Colombia Free Trade Agreement was signed, another cold-blooded assassination of a Colombian trade unionist occurred 11th December, murdered for his trade union activities inside a multinational company. On the afternoon … Continue reading

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Solidarity with Hugo Chavez

Hugo Chavez is an inspiration to millions of people worldwide because of his uncompromising stance against injustice and oppression and the tremendous progress he has overseen In Venezuela. It is incredibly positive that his latest operation has been deemed an … Continue reading

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Updated: Obama Comes Out Against Attacks On Unions In Michigan

Unions fighting an attack on their rights in Michigan, USA have been supported by President Barak Obama,  who has issued a statement against the proposed “right-to-work” legislation being pushed through by right wing Govenor Rick Snyder.  Right wing politicians are … Continue reading

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Vote For JFC!

Justice for Colombia and its Director Mariela Kohon, have been nominated for a new set of awards, the Latin UK awards, in the categories “Human Rights Organisation or Campaign of the Year” and “Human Rights Campaigner of the Year”. Voting … Continue reading

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McStrike in NYC!

Fast food workers took industrial action this week in New York City to fight for higher pay and the right to join and form unions. Workers supported by New York Communities For Change protested outside of McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, … Continue reading

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10,000-15,000 Protest for Gaza

On Saturday 24th November, 10-15,000 protestors braved the rain to march from Downing Street to the Israeli Embassy carrying the message to the British and Israeli Governments that Israel’s impunity can not be allowed to continue and the siege must end … Continue reading

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