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USW’s Ben Davis On Attacks On Unions In Mexico
Power In A Union has long highlighted the attacks currently taking place on trade unions in Mexico. There is a concerted attempt to dismantle independent unions in Mexico lead by some European and US companies and replace them with ‘yellow” … Continue reading
October 20th – Great Day For The UK
The TUC and the UK’s trade unions can be rightly proud of yesterday’s marches and demonstrations in London, Glasgow and Belfast. 150,000 marchers in London is a concensus figure – much higher than some activists were predicting in the week … Continue reading
Garment workers solidarity rally with UK workers in Dhaka
The following message of support was sent to Unite – for fighting workers and people of England. Expressing support to the today’s, October 20, All England day-long protest demonstration of workers, trade unions and general masses Workers, trade unions and general … Continue reading
Statement by Los Mineros on fraudulent ballot at PKC
The following statement was issued by the Mexican Mine and metalworkers union (Los Mineros) on October 19th. Employers in Mexico in league with the government are dismantling independent trade unions and imposing company run “yellow” unions on workers using illegal … Continue reading
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Council of Europe says some Greek labour reforms are illegal
Reuters reports that reforms to Greek labour law aimed at cutting costs for the country’s recession-hit employers were illegal because they violated workers’ rights, a committee at the Council of Europe ruled on 19th October in a non-binding judgment. In … Continue reading
John Hendy QC “General strike could be legal”
In this video from Union News John Hendy QC spells out how a general strike could be legal – should the TUC decide to go ahead with a day of action. John has co-authored the employment law book ‘Days Of … Continue reading
Massive attack on employment rights being planned in Mexico
IndustriALL Global Union and its affiliates in the Tri-National Solidarity Alliance (TNSA) are leading opposition to labour law reforms being fast-tracked through the Mexican parliament. The legislation would intensify the serious obstacles already facing workers and democratic and independent trade … Continue reading
Wisconsin Judge Kicks Out Walker’s Anti Union Laws
WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI – News, Weather and Sports | A Wisconsin judge has struck a blow for organised labour in the USA when he struck down key sections of right wing Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s controversial anti … Continue reading
Salford searches for its workers’ ‘invisible histories’
One of the great institutions of northern England is the Working Class Movement Library in Salford whose collections are a treasure trove of social and labour history. Staff there are now seeking to add to these by means of a … Continue reading
A Wasted Week Vince……
For a man who said that pure laissez-faire economics does not work, Vince Cable’s recent proposals for a British `business bank’ and watered down employment protection are dangerously laid back. While at Unite we welcome the recognition of the need for a new institution to … Continue reading