Category Archives: Unite The Union

Urgent action: APP threat to use military to break paper workers strike

The global paper and pulp company Asia Pulp & Paper APP are threatening to use the military to break a strike by the Indonesian Paperworkers Union – FSP2KI. APP is one of the world’s largest paper and pulp manufacturers. The union … Continue reading

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United Steelworkers win union rights at medical centre after 15 year battle

Almost 15 years after joining the United Steelworkers (USW), 200 workers at Kentucky River Medical Center (KRMC) in Jackson, Kentucky, USA have reached a tentative agreement on a contract with the hospital’s owners. The workers voted in May of 1998 … Continue reading

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Nissan’s anti-union campaign: interview with United Autoworkers President Bob King

Bob King was elected UAW president in June, 2010, by delegates at the UAW’s 35th Constitutional Convention in Detroit. King, who is known for his activism and passionate beliefs in social and economic justice, served three terms as a UAW … Continue reading

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Public Meeting: Stop Attacks On Mexican Unions

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Campaign For Trade Union Freedom Launch Rally, March 23rd.

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Unions Prepare For Mexico Days Of Action

Preparations are continuing for actions around the world marking the 2013 Mexico Days of Action, 18th – 24th February. In the Mexican capital, national unions will march with international and North American trade unionists on 19th February and further actions … Continue reading

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Len McCluskey’s Lecture at the LSE, January 15th – full text

Lecture given by Unite General Secretary Len McCluskey at the London School of Economics, January 15th.  “The Labour movement and protest” Let me start by expressing my gratitude to all of you for attending tonight. I am humbled to have … Continue reading

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Len McCluskey To Speak At LSE

Unite General Secretary, Len McCluskey will be giving a lecture as part of the Ralph Miliband lecture series entitled the Labour Movement and Protest at the LSE on 15th January, the lecture is open to the public and more details … Continue reading

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Updated: Re-elect Len McCluskey as General Secretary of Unite

Over the next few weeks Unite members and activists will have the chance to nominate candidates and vote in the forthcoming election for General Secretary. Unite’s current General Secretary, Len McCluskey, is standing for re-election. He has set out the … Continue reading

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Back to work: TUCs Frances O’Grady sets out priorities for 2013

As many people return to work today (January 2nd) after the Christmas and New Year break, Frances O’Grady prepares for her first day as General Secretary at Congress House. Frances has issued a message setting out the TUC’s campaigning priorities for 2013: … Continue reading

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