Category Archives: Solidarity

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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Video: Unite strike at 2 Sisters, West Midlands

Up to 800 staff at 2 Sisters Food Group are staging the first of three 24-hour strikes. Unite said workers at three sites in the West Midlands walked out in a dispute over pay and conditions. Staff mainly deal with … 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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Len McCluskey to stand for re-election in Unite

After it was announced that Unite would be holding an early General Secretary election earlier this week, it was widely expected that Len McCluskey would be standing for re-election. Len has confirmed that he is restanding, releasing the following statement … Continue reading

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Public meeting with Jean-Luc Mélenchon – An alternative to austerity in Europe

The Time and Date: 6.00pm to 7.30pm 6th December 2012 Venue: University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT Jean-Luc Mélenchon will present a progressive alternative to the austerity policies which are being implemented across Europe and will address the … Continue reading

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Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign

The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign is seeking truth and justice for all miners victimised by the police at the Orgreave Coking Plant, South Yorkshire, on June 18th, 1984. Orgreave is part of the pattern of cover ups and lies … 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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The right to strike in Europe

In 2011 the International Centre for Trade Union Rights Director Daniel Blackburn and Vice President Professor Keith Ewing attended a series of meetings organised by the Italian CGIL trade union confederation as part of their research project into the right to … Continue reading

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