Category Archives: Unite The Union

Updated: IG Metall Say Stop Siemens union-busting in the USA; German Press Report Union busting

Siemens, the global engineering giant, likes to say it’s a socially responsible company. It even just signed an agreement with labour organisations committing it to respect workers’ rights around the globe. So what does Siemens do within days after signing this agreement? … Continue reading

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Working Time Directive: Commission agrees more time for negotiations

The European Commission has agreed to a joint proposal from the European social partners to extend the negotiating period on reviewing the Working Time Directive to 31st December 2012. The Commission reports that  negotiations are ‘making progress’. László Andor, European … Continue reading

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Top lawyer says introduction of Tribunal fees will hit businesses harder

Robert Gibson, Managing Partner of the Samuel Phillips Law Firm and a specialist in employment law, has warned that the introduction of fees for claimants in employment tribunals will do nothing to ‘weed out’ the vexatious claims.  The Government intends to introduce a fee … Continue reading

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Countdown to the elections in Venezuela

On 7th October 2012 Venezuelans will be voting in their Presidential election. In recent years, Venezuela’s democracy has been deepened with the country having more elections than nearly anywhere else in the world, all certified free and fair by respected international … Continue reading

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Aussie taskforce recommends strategic intervention to boost manufacturing

The manufacturing taskforce report commissioned in 2011 by Australian prime minister, Julia Gillard, presented its findings last week. The Gillard government will respond to the report’s recommendations with an Industry and Innovation Statement later this year. The taskforce’s report has generated … Continue reading

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Exposed: the shady millions flooding into Tory coffers

The Conservative Party is heavily reliant for its funds on millions of pounds in donations from wealthy bankers, hedge fund bosses and a network of secretive dining clubs stretching across shire England. For the first time ever, a true picture … Continue reading

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A Future That Works – A Future for Manufacturing

On 20th October 2012 – thousands of people will be marching for a future that works! Hundreds of thousands of people marched for the alternative on 26 March 2011. We are now back to march for a future that works – on … Continue reading

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Support Sacked ExxonMobil Union Reps

You might be asking yourself, “Who are the men in this picture?” They are USW Local 13-2001 members Ricky Brooks and Mark Schubert from Baytown, Texas and here are a few things we want you to know about them.  They are … Continue reading

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Trade Union Friends Of Vietnam Public Meeting

The Trade Union Friends of Vietnam have announced a forthcoming visit of a delegation from the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VCGL), during the TUC Congress period. Aside from their presence at this years TUC, there will be a public … Continue reading

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Update: Burger King reaches deal with NZ union

The dispute between the NZ union Unite and fast food giant Burger King appears to have been settled – but the deal why will remain private. Unite in NZ had put the heat on Burger King in after claims surfaced … Continue reading

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