Category Archives: Labour Party

Rana Plaza Tradegy : Make Garment Factories In Bangladesh Safe

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Tony Burke

In the past year hundreds of workers in the textile and garment industry in Bangladesh have been killed, working in unsafe conditions in factories which supply western countries and High Street stores with branded clothing. The collapse of a building … Continue reading →

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Frontline Jobs, Skills And Investment

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Tony Burke

Excellent article by CSEU General Secretary Hugh Scullion putting the case for the renewal of Vanguard submarines. Published this week in Tribune (who’s website is currently out of operation). Click here to download the pdf. See also Len McCluskey on jobs and skills … Continue reading →

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US Playing Politics Over Venezuelan Elections

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Tony Burke

By Lee Brown Campaigner and researcher on Latin America and its Socialism of the 21st Century Nicolas Maduro’s victory in the Venezuelan presidential election was narrower than anticipated. Nonetheless, it was clear enough. Yet the US government now seems to be playing politics … Continue reading →

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A growing economy needs immigration

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Tony Burke

by Mike Hedges Since the Eastleigh by-election – where they finished behind UKIP – the Tories have been increasingly attempting to bolster support through anti-Europeanism, attacks on ‘scroungers’ and, most toxic of all, by taking an anti-immigration position. The important … Continue reading →

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Statement In Support Of The Right Of The Venezuelan People Alone To Chose Their Next Government

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Tony Burke

On the day that Venezuelans go to the polls to elect their new President, the Independent on Sunday has published an edited version of a VSC-initiated statement in solidarity with Venezuela. The statement has been signed by over 150 prominent figures including … Continue reading →

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Shares For Rights – Take Action Now!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tony Burke

Do you remember the ‘shares for rights’ scheme? It’s George Osborne’s cunning plan to put our rights at work up for sale. In exchange for a few shares in the company, businesses will be allowed to force new employees to give … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing’s ‘Winter Of Discontent’ Continues

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Tony Burke

Claims by the coalition government that the UK’s beleaguered manufacturing sector is beginning to show signs of recovery were dealt another blow this week by the reliable Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which showed that manufacturing contracted in the first quarter of … Continue reading →

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The Logic Of Privatisation Of The East Coast Mainline

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tony Burke

By Michael Burke The Coalition government has announced its intention to privatise the East Coast mainline rail network. The network was nationalised 3 years ago when the previous private operators discontinued their franchise because they could not make a profit. … Continue reading →

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United Autoworkers Fighting To Organise Nissan

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tony Burke

Nissan workers in Canton, Mississippi are fighting to win union rights at automakers Nissan. Despite recognising and bargaining with unions in many other countries – including in Nissan’s home country Japan, the company are waging an anti-union war against the … Continue reading →

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On Jack Jones’ Centenary

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Tony Burke

March 29th sees the centenary of Jack Jones, the greatest trade union leader of his generation. Born in Garston, Liverpool in 1913, Jones grew up in poverty. He obtained an engineering apprenticeship but lost his job following the Wall Street … Continue reading →

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