Category Archives: Workers Uniting

Report warns of UK manufacturing skills shortage

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Tony Burke

A recent report, published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), says that a fifth of job vacancies in manufacturing firms in the Midlands and the North West of England remain unfilled because of a lack of skilled … Continue reading →

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TUC hits back at Government raising state retirement age

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tony Burke

The TUC has said that over half a million people approaching the state pension age are now too ill to work raising fears that the situation will get worse as the state pension age continues to rise. Disability and poor health … Continue reading →

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LCDTU and United Campaign Fringe at the TUC

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tony Burke
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Steelworkers and AFL-CIO rally support of pizza workers

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tony Burke

The United Steelworkers (USW) in the USA and the AFL-CIO are supporting striking workers at Palermo’s Pizza in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The strike at the frozen pizza factory started in June this year when workers walked out seeking recognition for their … Continue reading →

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Justice For Colombia welcomes peace talks between Government and FARC

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tony Burke

The Uk based campaigning group, supported by many UK unions, Justice For Columbia has welcomed reports – which have been now confirmed by Columbian President Santos, that the Colombian Government and the FARC, (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia — Ejército … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Tony Burke

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

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Tony Burke

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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Countdown to the elections in Venezuela

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tony Burke

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

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tony Burke

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

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tony Burke

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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