Category Archives: Trade Unions

Support Birmingham Bin Men This Sunday

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Tony Burke
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US Unions & Trump’s NAFTA Renegotiations

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Tony Burke

NAFTA is back in the spotlight 23 years after it became law. Donald Trump pledged to withdraw from it. Instead he’s seeking to renegotiate it (in secret). The first round of talks wrapped up August 20th. The AFL-CIO’s top trade … Continue reading →

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French Labour Law Reform – Why The CGT Says “Non”

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Tony Burke

In 2016, the French government, led by PM Manuel Valls, forced a law through Parliament, the so-called “El-Khomri Labour Law” (after the name of the then-Labour Minister). There is an article in the French Constitution (article 49.3) that provides for … Continue reading →

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Highly Respected Trade Unionist ‘Sacked’ From EHRC Board

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Tony Burke

Sarah Veale, a highly respected trade unionist has been effectively dismissed by the Minister of Women and Equalities Justine Greening from her position on the board of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Sarah Veale, who was awarded a CBE … Continue reading →

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Brexit: The EU Thinks We Have A “Cunning Plan”

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Tony Burke

Reports from the EU say some of the EU 27 think that the UK has hatched a cunning plan behind the shambles currently afflicting the Government and our UK negotiating team! This helpful little guide was posted by an “anonymous … Continue reading →

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Mr. Fox Goes To Washington – Why?

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Tony Burke

UK trade secretary Liam Fox MP is visted Washington, D.C. on Monday, 24th July for talks with the US administration on a future UK-US trade deal. As representatives of working people on both sides of the Atlantic, we want to … Continue reading →

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Electric Vehicle Market sparks into life as ICE age comes to end?

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Tony Burke

Professor David Bailey on the boom in electric vehicles  It seems that electric vehicles (EVs) are finally coming of age as barriers to take up start to fall, costs decline, and range and performance improves. Last December Morgan Stanley upped … Continue reading →

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Brexit Chickens Coming Home To Roost

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Tony Burke

“The Brexit chickens are coming home to roost”  a prominant person in the automotive industry told me during a discussion about the announcement by Michel Barnier that the UK would not benefit one jot from being outside of the single … Continue reading →

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Macron Hopes To Use French Summer Holidays To Drive Through Labour Reforms

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Tony Burke

The new French President Emmanuel Macron has said he intends to reform France’s labour laws before the end of this summer after meeting unions and telling them he ‘intends to act swiftly’. Macron warned during his presidential campaign that he … Continue reading →

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United Steelworkers Slams Trump Paris Decision.

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Tony Burke

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard released the following statement after President Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. “President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement is an inexcusable blow … Continue reading →

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