Category Archives: Unite The Union

Morning Star Fringe @ the TUC Bournemouth

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tony Burke
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CTUF – IER – CLASS TUC Fringe Meeting

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Tony Burke
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Chile : 40th Anniversary of Neo Liberal Coup

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Tony Burke
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Pentonville 5 – Annual Commemoration

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Tony Burke

REMEMBER OUR HISTORY – FIGHT FOR TODAY FIGHT THE ATTACK ON UNIONS   PENTONVILLE 5 ANNUAL COMMEMORATION 1972-2013 FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013 18.00 UNITE HQ 128 THEOBALDS ROAD LONDON WC1X 8TN (Nearest tube HOLBORN)  Celebrating a vital battle in working class … Continue reading →

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Vote For Jack Jones!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Tony Burke

We have been notified by the International Brigade Memorial Trust that Southwark News and Southwark Historical Society have drawn up a shortlist of former residents nominated to have a ‘Blue Plaque’ dedicated to them. The shortlist includes Jack Jones, former General … Continue reading →

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Blacklisting 2013 – The Workers Story

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Tony Burke

An excellent video telling the story of the campaign to end blacklisting in the UK – a national scandal.

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Impact of austerity policies across EU now toxic

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Tony Burke

The European Trade Union Congress in a report issued this week has warned of the impact austerity policies are having on pay across the European Union. Bernadette Ségol, ETUC general secretary, said such policies will not solve ‘competitiveness’ problems especially … Continue reading →

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The Other September 11th – Chile 40 Years On

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tony Burke

September 11th this year marks the 40th Anniversary of the military coup in Chile. The Coup ushered in a neo-liberal experiment which was supported by by right wing parties including the UK Conservative Party. Thatcher became a key supporter of General … Continue reading →

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The State Of The Unions In The USA

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Tony Burke

The following blog was posted by the noted US columnist Harold Meyerson on American Prospect and makes interesting reading, particularly in conjunction with my own recent article in Tribune (also published on Left Foot Forward) which examined the growth of … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Unite and the Political Levy – why Ed Miliband’s announcement matters

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Tony Burke

There is some confusion about Unite’s position in relation to the political levy and today’s announcement by Labour leader Ed Miliband. This is because the same words are being used to describe two different things. “Opt in” or “opt out”? … Continue reading →

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