Category Archives: Workers Uniting

The UK Auto Industry and Europe

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Tony Burke

Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich production line Professor David Bailey reflects on the impact of EU membership on the UK’s auto industry. The UK government likes to boast that the UK’s auto industry is undergoing something of a revival, in … Continue reading →

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Workers Uniting Opposes Market Economy Status For China

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Tony Burke

Workers Uniting, the global union between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Unite the Union of Great Britain and Ireland, has announced its strong opposition to any move by the European Union (EU) to grant Market Economy Status (MES) to China. … Continue reading →

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USW: New Edition Of Chemical Solutions

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Tony Burke

The United Steelworkers in the USA & Canada have issued the latest issue of their excellent newsletter for their members working in the Chemicals sector. Click on the link here to download Issue 3 Chemical Solutions

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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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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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