Category Archives: Unite The Union

World’s Biggest Union Elects New Leadership

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Tony Burke

The world’s biggest trade union, Germany’s IG Metall elected a new leadership at its Congress last week in Frankfurt. The 2.5 million member union has elected Joerg Hofmann, aged 59, dubbed ‘a tough wage negotiator and trained economist’ by the … Continue reading →

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Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald: My Plea To Save SSI Redcar

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Tony Burke

As As the Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough with many, many thousands of constituents devastated by the SSI collapse, I plead with the Government to consider my analysis. Now that the liquidation order has been made, I am of the … Continue reading →

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Workers Uniting statement on breakthrough in Colombian peace talks

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Tony Burke

Workers Uniting, the 2 million member global union formed by UNITE the union and the United Steelworkers (USW), congratulates all parties in the Colombia peace process for the efforts that led to the historic handshake between Colombia President Juan Manuel … Continue reading →

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Tribune Article On Productivity

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Tony Burke
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We Need an Approach to Manufacturing That Is Less ‘Arthur Daley’

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Tony Burke

Jeremy Corbyn’s election as Labour leader and Angela Eagle’s appointment as the new shadow secretary of state for Business, Innovation and Skills heralds in new political times. Up against Sajid Javid, her opposite number in government, during the debate on … Continue reading →

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TUC Statement On EU Referendum & Statement to PLP by Jeremy Corbyn and Hilary Benn.

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tony Burke

Congress notes that there will be a referendum on Britain’s continued membership of the European Union at some time in the next two years, possibly before the 2016 Congress. Over the years, Congress has consistently expressed support for a European … Continue reading →

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Protect The Right To Strike!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Tony Burke

Download ‘Protect The Right To Strike’ by John Hendy QC and Prof. Keith Ewing published by CTUF and IER at http://www.tradeunionfreedom.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kill-the-Bill-Final.pdf

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IG Metall: Statement On Refugees

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Tony Burke

The giant German metalworkers union IG Metal have issued this statement on the refugee crisis now engulfing the EU. It is certainly well worth reading and an impressive statement of solidarity with those in dire need. Click here to download … Continue reading →

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UK car output up – and down

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Tony Burke

By David Bailey, Professor of Industry at  Aston Business School After its best first half year in ages, UK car and engine manufacturing took something of a hit last month, as annual summer shutdowns kicked in and as demand from … Continue reading →

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Steelworkers Gear Up For Lock Out

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Tony Burke

Rallies and marches have been planned from 19 to 21 August at ArcelorMittal facilities in four states: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana as the United Steelworkers prepare for a major dispute in the US steel industry. At the same time, … Continue reading →

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