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Finland: Four Industrial Unions Set To Merge

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Tony Burke

In a move which commenced earlier this year four of Finland’s main industrial unions are planning to merge to create one powerful 260,00 strong union whose focus will be on Finland’s exporting industries. The ruling bodies of the four unions … Continue reading →

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Len McCluskey: Why I Am Standing For General Secretary

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Tony Burke

Trade unionism matters more than ever. With the economy still in a slump, the Tories in power and the shadow of Brexit hanging over millions of jobs, unions are the only line of defence for working families. So the future … Continue reading →

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German Trade Union’s Reject CETA

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Tony Burke

In a surprise turn around the German trade union umbrella organisation the DGB have come out against the EU-Canada Trade agreement known as CETA. A document available to download here spells out why tacit previous support has been over-turned. The … Continue reading →

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Fidel Castro Tribute by Len McCluskey of Unite

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Tony Burke

Commenting on the death of Fidel Castro, the leader of the UK’s biggest union, Unite, Len McCluskey said: “With the passing of another towering figure from the history of the twentieth century, this is the moment to remember what Fidel … Continue reading →

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The Defeat Of TPP Trade Deal Is A Tale Of Ants Slaying A Dragon.

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Tony Burke

By Leo Gerard, President of the Unite Steelworkers of USA and Canada It seemed a fearsome task, challenging the powerful behemoth that is Wall Street, Big Pharma, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Big Ag, Big Oil, all their lobbyists, and … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Trying To Stop Workers From Using Oransing App

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Tony Burke

The anti union US retailer Wal-Mart is trying to stop its workers downloading a smartphone app designed by OUR Wal-mart, an organisation that is campaigning for higher pay and better working conditions for non unionised workers. It marks another development … Continue reading →

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Russian Revolution Centenary Celebrations

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Tony Burke

7th November 2016 (25th October in the old-style Julian calendar) marks the 99th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, famously dubbed by US journalist John Reed as “ten days that shook the world.” The Bolsheviks stormed the Winter Palace in St Petersburg … Continue reading →

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Len McCluskey On Brexit & Immigration

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Tony Burke

Britain’s exit from the European Union must deliver a migration policy that changes the UK from a ‘race-to-the bottom to a rate-for the-job country’, Len McCluskey of Unite will say today. Addressing the conference of the Class think tank he … Continue reading →

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Great News For Construction Workers As UCATT Vote To Join Unite

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Tony Burke

Construction workers in the UK will now have one powerful union voice on their side fighting for them from 1 January 2017, as members of the construction union Ucatt voted by 85.5 per cent to merge with Britain’s largest union, … Continue reading →

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Unite seeks Brexit assurances for UK car industry and manufacturing

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Tony Burke

Britain’s largest union, Unite said it would be seeking similar government assurances for the UK’s car industry and manufacturing sector which may have been made to Nissan to cover the potential impact of Brexit. Today’s (Saturday 29 October) move by … Continue reading →

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