Category Archives: Solidarity

Horror in Pakistan after 300 workers die in two factory fires.

Over 300 workers were killed in devastating factory fires on 11th September at a garment factory in Karachi and a shoe factory in Lahore, Pakistan. Media reports indicate that workers could not escape the fire because the factory buildings lacked … Continue reading

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Why More Austerity Is On the Way

The Coalition Government as well as the main representatives of business (BCC, IoD, CBI) are all calling for more austerity measures despite the fact that the economy is contracting and the deficit is rising. By Michael Burke The latest monthly … Continue reading

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Steelworkers and AFL-CIO rally support of pizza workers

The United Steelworkers (USW) in the USA and the AFL-CIO are supporting striking workers at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The strike at the frozen pizza factory started in June this year when workers walked out seeking recognition for their … Continue reading

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Justice For Colombia welcomes peace talks between Government and FARC

The Uk based campaigning group, supported by many UK unions, Justice For Columbia has welcomed reports – which have been now confirmed by Columbian President Santos, that the Colombian Government and the FARC, (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia — Ejército … Continue reading

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Updated: IG Metall Say Stop Siemens union-busting in the USA; German Press Report Union busting

Siemens, the global engineering giant, likes to say it’s a socially responsible company. It even just signed an agreement with labour organisations committing it to respect workers’ rights around the globe. So what does Siemens do within days after signing this agreement? … Continue reading

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Countdown to the elections in Venezuela

On 7th October 2012 Venezuelans will be voting in their Presidential election. In recent years, Venezuela’s democracy has been deepened with the country having more elections than nearly anywhere else in the world, all certified free and fair by respected international … Continue reading

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A Future That Works – A Future for Manufacturing

On 20th October 2012 – thousands of people will be marching for a future that works! Hundreds of thousands of people marched for the alternative on 26 March 2011. We are now back to march for a future that works – on … Continue reading

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Trade Union Friends Of Vietnam Public Meeting

The Trade Union Friends of Vietnam have announced a forthcoming visit of a delegation from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VCGL), during the TUC Congress period. Aside from their presence at this years TUC, there will be a public … Continue reading

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Steelworkers Statement on Romney Adding Ryan to Anti-Worker Ticket

International president of the United Steelworkers (USW) Leo Gerard, issued the following statement today on Mitt Romney adding Paul Ryan to his presumed Republican national campaign ticket. “Mitt Romney’s choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate adds the anti-senior … Continue reading

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125th Anniversary of the Match Girls Strike

In July 1888, several hundred women walked out of an East London match factory – and changed the world. The strike was a reaction to management bullying and terrible conditions, and it should have failed. Bryant & May were powerful … Continue reading

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