Category Archives: Trades Union Congress

Speech at the TUC on the Trade Union Act.

Tony Burke: Unite the Union Composite 16  – 2016 Trade Union Act Congress, we have been calling for repeal of anti-union laws for 30 years – a call that has continued to fall on deaf ears. But with the change … Continue reading

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Trade unions must be represented in Brexit negotiations

By Jon Ashworth MP, Shadow Minister Without Portfolio   Many Labour politicians will head to Brighton this week to meet up with trade union colleagues and take part in the debates at this year’s annual meeting of the TUC. Brexit … Continue reading

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1st Congress – International Workingmen’s Association – Sept. 3rd, 1866.

150 years ago today – on September 3rd, 1866 – the First Congress of the International Workingmen’s Association convened in Geneva, Switzerland. Karl Marx, who was unable to attend, wrote the following lines on the future of the trade union … Continue reading

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Why TTIP & CETA Are Running Into Trouble In Germany

By  Hans Von Der Burchard, Politico Europe The fate of EU trade policy hangs on the next four weeks in German politics. The European Commission can only look on anxiously from the sidelines as its most prestigious core competency — … Continue reading

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The Future Of Trade Unions – September 3rd

Notwithstanding a truce during the EU Referendum campaign, the Government’s relationship with trade unions has reached rock bottom with more restrictions aimed against them through the new Trade Union Bill 2016.  Trade union membership has remained fairly static over recent years and … Continue reading

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Brexit is a warning shot: time to abandon ‘business as usual’ in trade talks and we should start with CETA

By Jude Kirton Darling 26 August 2016 After the intensity of the EU referendum campaign with all its highs and lows, and a proper summer break to recharge empty batteries, the UK’s MEPs will be heading back into the European … Continue reading

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Why the British labour movement should care about the coup in Brazil

Previously published in the Morning Star August 9th As world attention turns to Brazil for the Olympic Games, we need to shine a light on that country’s dismantling of democracy A coup is taking place in Brazil. On first glance, … Continue reading

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North Sea: 48 Hours Strike Begins

A 48-hour strike by North Sea offshore oil and gas workers starts today (Thursday 4 August), after company managers rejected an offer from trade unions. Workers in the trade unions Unite and RMT will go ahead with the planned stoppage … Continue reading

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Manufacturing Figures Reveal Brexit Uncertainty

By Hajera Blagg The latest manufacturing figures released yesterday (August 1st) have shown that the uncertainty unleashed by a Brexit vote is no passing phase. The closely-watched Markit/CIPS UK manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to levels last seen in February … Continue reading

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Tribute’s to Durham Miners leader Davey Hopper

Trade union officials and MPs have paid tribute to Davey Hopper of the Durham Miners who died yesterday July 16th and took to the social media to pay tribute to Davey including TUC General Secretary, Frances O’Grady; Prison officers General … Continue reading

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