Category Archives: Politics

Maduro Is Calling for Peace and Dialogue – It’s Opposition Extremists That Want Violence

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Tony Burke

By Álvaro Sánchez; Charge d’Affaires a.i. at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the UK and Ireland Once again Venezuelans face violent and unconstitutional attempts to destabilize the country and oust the elected government. Sadly, this fits a pattern … Continue reading →

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Unite’s Len McCluskey on Newsnight – February 25th

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Tony Burke

Watch Unite General Secretary Len McCluskey in a five minute interview with Jeremy Paxman.

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FAQ’s : What is really going on in Venezuela?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Tony Burke

By the Venezuela Solidarity Campaign In recent weeks, a wave of violence has left 13 dead and 150 injured in Venezuela. Many misleading reports and images have been recycled in the international media, without verification, giving the impression of state-organised … Continue reading →

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Statement by Los Mineros on deaths at the Charcas mine.

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Tony Burke

NATIONAL UNION OF MINE, METAL, STEEL AND ALLIED WORKERS OF THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC Thursday February 13th, 2014 * Five miners die in the Charcas mine in San Luis Potosi, whose owner Germán Larrea failed to establish safety systems * Grupo … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Hugo Chávez Memorial Lecture

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Tony Burke

NOTICE OF NEW VENUE – REMINDER TO REGISTER The Inaugural Hugo Chávez Memorial Lecture  with Tariq Ali,Thursday February 20th, 7.00pm  (Doors open 6.30pm) The Inaugural Hugo Chávez Memorial Lecture will be given by Tariq Ali on Bolivarianism: Its Origins & Outlook. Doors … Continue reading →

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Support Greek Trade Unionists

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Tony Burke

Solidarity with the Greek workers!  Solidarity with the workers in the Skaramanga shipyards!  Sign our petition NOW! Greek citizens continue to struggle with the dramatic effects of over 6 years of neo-liberal austerity policies. Jobs have been destroyed, budgets slashed … Continue reading →

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Remembering the great Pete Seeger who died January 27th, aged 94.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tony Burke
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Euro TUC Slams ‘Troika Takeovers’

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tony Burke

At a hearing of the European Parliament, the European TUC presented the results of its own investigations into the activities of the Troika. The Troika consists of officials from the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank … Continue reading →

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Job Vacancies At The Morning Star

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Tony Burke
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Hands Off Our Unions, Stop The Cuts, Resist Austerity

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Tony Burke

Public Rally organised by the People’s Assembly, Institute of Employment Rights and the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom

. This is a free event, but we expect a large attendance so please register your place here When: Tuesday 11 February, 6:30pm 
Where: Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London … Continue reading →

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