Category Archives: Trade Unions

Nordic Transport Unions Blockade Tesla in Sweden Dispute

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Tony Burke

Following the decision by the Danish transport workers union 3F to take secondary action and cease transporting Tesla vehicles into Denmark’s lucrative e-vehicle market in support of the Swedish IF Metall Tesla mechanics strike, Norwegian and Finnish transport unions are … Continue reading →

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Lessons From History – Working With An Incoming Labour Government

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Tony Burke

By Sarah Veale, Former Head of Equality and Employment Rights, TUC After seventeen years of Tory rule, in 1997 the prospect of a Labour Government felt like emerging into sunlight after years spent in a dark, damp tunnel. Manifesto promises … Continue reading →

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United Autoworkers Union : Members Back Big 3 Deals

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Tony Burke

Reprinted from labornotes.org After a six-week escalating strike, the Auto Workers (UAW) ratified agreements with each of the Big 3 automakers. The deals are a sharp about-face from decades of concessions. The Big 3 are GM, Stallantis and Fords. The … Continue reading →

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UAW : GM Deal Gives Big Win In Disputes With Big 3 US Automakers

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Tony Burke

The UAW has reached a historic tentative agreement with General Motors that paves the way for a just transition and wins record economic gains for autoworkers.   This follows agreements reached with Ford and Stellantis. The GM settlement along with … Continue reading →

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Updated: IF Metall members in Sweden strike at Tesla – unions line up in support

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Tony Burke

Over 120 Tesla mechanics  in Sweden have commenced strike action after the company refused to agree to union recognition and collective bargaining. It is expected that sales staff who are members of the Unionen union will strike this coming week.  … Continue reading →

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UAW Reach Tentative Deal With Ford’s In Big 3 Dispute

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Tony Burke

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union say they have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Ford’s –  the first of Detroit’s Big Three car manufacturers to negotiate a settlement to strikes joined by 45,000 workers since mid-September. … Continue reading →

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German Union IG Metall Elects First Ever Woman Union Head

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Tony Burke

A Profile Of Christiane Benner, President Of IG Metall Germany’s 2.2 million strong metals, engineering, electrical and textiles union has this week elected Christiane Benner to be the union’s president (the head of the union)  at its Congress in Frankfurt. … Continue reading →

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UAW – Big 3 Strike – International Solidarity

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Tony Burke

The latest expansion of the Stand Up Strike was called at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant. It is among the most profitable plants, producing the Super Duty pickup and the Expedition. UAW gave short notice to Ford management about the … Continue reading →

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UAW Wins Just Transition at General Motors

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Tony Burke

UAW President Shawn Fain has announced that General Motors will include electric vehicle battery production work in the UAW’s national master agreement with the company. GM’s commitment is a historic step forward, guaranteeing that the transition to electric vehicles at … Continue reading →

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Jose Netto – A pioneer for workers’ rights and trade unionism in Gibraltar

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Tony Burke

Unite, the union for workers in Gibraltar, has reacted with sadness at news of Jose Netto’s passing on September 25th aged 92. Jose was a  pioneer for workers’ rights and trade unionism in Gibraltar. He worked as an apprentice mechanical … Continue reading →

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