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Three Speeds In Europe, All Slower
By Michael Burke The latest publication of the GDP data for the EU shows three distinct trends but one unifying theme – slower growth. In an important but dwindling group are those economies which are still expanding, led by Germany … Continue reading
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What do bond markets think of ‘austerity’?
By Michael Burke The victory of Francois Hollande in the French Presidential contest provides a further insight into the operation of the bond markets. It is frequently argued that there can be no retreat from ‘austerity’, which in reality is … Continue reading
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Friction Dynamics : The Forgotten Dispute
On Monday, 2nd July the Institute of Employment Rights will be holding a special half-day seminar at Unite’s Central Office in London – between 1.30pm and 4.15pm on the Friction Dynamics Dispute. Described as “the forgotten dispute” in 2002 an … Continue reading
Attack on Australian Labour Party and union links.
By Keith Ewing, Professor of Public Law, King’s College. London Imagine a State where the governing party decided to re-write the law to liquidate the main opposition party. Or passed a law to render unlawful the existing structure of the main opposition … Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Mexican courts recognise Napoleón Gómez as head of Los Mineros
Great news from Mexico where trade unions are under constant attack – the Mexican Supreme Court has voted to restore legal recognition to Napoleon Gomez, General Secretary of the National Union of Mine, Metal and Steelworkers (known as Los Mineros). … Continue reading
Much to learn from Germany on industry and skills
Last week I was one of a number of trade union officials and shop stewards who took part in a visit to Germany to look at training and skills. We went with Skills Minister John Hayes MP and representatives of BIS … Continue reading
The DGB’s Four Point Plan For Europe
The German equivalent of the British TUC, the DGB has recently published a four point plan for a change of course in Europe as an alternative to the Eurozone crisis. It is certainly worth reading. Download a copy here.
London 2012: The Rio Tinto saga continues
Following the recent demonstration at the Rio Tinto AGM in London, reported by Left Foot Forward last week, the United Steelworkers in Canada have lodged a formal complaint to the London Olympics Organising Committee about the activities of the extraction … Continue reading
Murdoch at Leveson Inquiry : A sharper view
The following blog was sent in by Ann Field, who has been curating the 25th Anniversary of the News International Dispute Exhibition. Ann, a former senior print union official says: “For a sharper view about Murdoch’s appearance at the Leveson … Continue reading
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Oil Tanker Dispute – Press Conference Video
Breaking: Unite’s Diana Holland press conference on Oil Tanker Drivers Dispute. Tanker drivers employed by national fuel distribution companies have today (Wednesday, 18th April) overwhelmingly rejected proposals tabled following six days of talks at ACAS.Unite has said it will be … Continue reading