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Dignity at Work, Collective Bargaining and Trade Union Freedom – LCDTU
In Britain today a staggering 70% of our people are not covered by a collectively bargained agreement, a percentage that is growing. They are effectively on their own, at the whim of their employer on a wide range of issues. … Continue reading
ETUC warns social cohesion now at risk
The European TUC is warning that European social cohesion is now under threat following a proposal from the European Commission to reduce European aid to Europe’s poorest regions so as to oblige governments to control their public spending. The European … Continue reading
US Steelworkers express support for the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
The United Steelworkers Union in the USA and Canada has expressed it support for the Occupy Wall Street movement. The Steelworkers are the USA’s largest industrial union in the USA and Canada with 1.2 million members and is Unite’s partner … Continue reading
Construction demo’s continue to defend national agreements
Protests and demonstrations continued at some of the UK’s largest construction site this week as electricians and skilled workers protested at an attempt by eight major contractors to break away from long-standing national agreements, cut workers pay and introduce semi-skilled … Continue reading
The fight is on for for BAE jobs
Following the shock announcement that 3,000 skilled workers jobs are under threat, Unite and unions in the CSEU have swung into action to fight to retain the jobs – starting at the Labour Party conference where Unite General Secretary moved … Continue reading
Strike @ Centrepoint – Prince William’s favourite charity
Think of a charity and what image do you see? Dedicated staff, caring, committed and skilled people dealing with all sorts of human problems. Despite the caring image -backed up by the support of the establishment some (and I stress … Continue reading
Honda still blocking independent union in Mexico
In early September, Honda workers in Mexico obtained legal recognition to register STUHM (Sindicato de Trabajadores Unidos de la Honda de Mexico) as their union. The company opposes the organization and prefers the sweetheart union that has blocked independent unions … Continue reading
Unite members @ API Holographics to strike over pay
Unite members at API Holographics, Astor Road, Eccles New Road, Salford, M50 1BB are to take strike action from 6am on Monday September 26th Workers voted to take 24 hours strike action following a breakdown in negotiations with the company … Continue reading
The Daily Mail’s poisonous lies must be fought by all trade unionists
By Rick Coyle Unite Regional Officer Last Tuesday (September 13th), I was quoted on the front page of the Burton Mail a regional newspaper. The Daily Mail’s website picked up on the story the next day, and from then on, the … Continue reading
Demo at Tory Party Conference in Manchester
UNITE COACHES AND DETAILS FROM East Midlands; Email: Adrian.Jones@unitetheunion.org London and Eastern, Email: Amy.Jackson@unitetheunion.org North East, Yorkshire & Humberside; Middlesborough – email: Fazia.Hussain@unitetheunion.org, Leeds – email: Bev.Clarkson@unitetheunion.org North West; Liverpool – email: Steve.Power@unitetheunion.org,Preston – email: Steve.Davies@unitetheunion.org, Manchester – email: Neil.Clarke@unitetheunion.org Scotland – details soon South East; Email: … Continue reading