Category Archives: Workers Uniting

The Future Of Trade Unions – September 3rd

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Tony Burke

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

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Tony Burke

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

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Tony Burke

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

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Tony Burke

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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Please Support Unite & RMT Members Taking Action On The North Sea

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Tony Burke

Unite and RMT members employed by Woodgroup on Shell oil platforms in the Brent Field on the North Sea are to take strike action on July 26th – the first strike in a generation on the North Sea. They will … Continue reading →

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Tribute’s to Durham Miners leader Davey Hopper

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Tony Burke

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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What does Brexit mean for Regional Economies and Industries?

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Tony Burke

Download Unite’s Policy on the EU agreed at the Unite Policy Conference EXECUTIVE COUNCIL STATEMENT ON THE EUROPEAN UNION 2016

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UK workers reject a Brexit cuts budget says post-referendum poll

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Tony Burke

The TUC has published findings from a poll taken immediately after the EU referendum ballot closed, and its action plan for protecting jobs and industry. The poll – of 2,716 adults who voted in the referendum – found that nearly … Continue reading →

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Global Union Warns Volkswagen To Stop Union Busting

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Tony Burke

For the first time in its history, IndustriALL Global Union (consisting of unions – including Unite – worldwide in manufacturing, energy and mining) has warned a transnational company that its relationship and a Global Framework Agreement they hold with an … Continue reading →

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James O’Brien On The Murder Of Jo Cox MP

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Tony Burke

James O’Brien of LBC (the guy who nailed Nigel Farage) on the murder of Jo Cox perfectly captures the state of debate in Britain today The LBC presenter James O’Brien gave a monologue on his radio show this morning, perfectly … Continue reading →

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