Category Archives: Employment Rights

US Volkswagen workers set to vote on union representation

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Tony Burke

The United Auto Workers in the USA have announced they have reached an agreement with Volkswagen in the USA that will give the workforce in Chatanooga a vote on union representation at the plant. “We have reached an agreement with … Continue reading →

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Support Greek Trade Unionists

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Tony Burke

Solidarity with the Greek workers!  Solidarity with the workers in the Skaramanga shipyards!  Sign our petition NOW! Greek citizens continue to struggle with the dramatic effects of over 6 years of neo-liberal austerity policies. Jobs have been destroyed, budgets slashed … Continue reading →

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Euro TUC Slams ‘Troika Takeovers’

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tony Burke

At a hearing of the European Parliament, the European TUC presented the results of its own investigations into the activities of the Troika. The Troika consists of officials from the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank … Continue reading →

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Hands Off Our Unions, Stop The Cuts, Resist Austerity

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Tony Burke

Public Rally organised by the People’s Assembly, Institute of Employment Rights and the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom

. This is a free event, but we expect a large attendance so please register your place here When: Tuesday 11 February, 6:30pm 
Where: Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London … Continue reading →

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News International (Wapping) Dispute Website

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Tony Burke
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Shrewsbury 24 Backbench Debate

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Tony Burke

Campaigners for the Shrewsbury 24 will urge the government to release papers which have been suppressed for almost 40 years. WHERE: House of Commons, Westminster, London WHEN: Thursday 23rd January, from 11:15 Dave Anderson, MP for Blaydon, has secured a … Continue reading →

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‘No work today’: My life on zero-hour contracts

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Tony Burke

Written by Mark McKay,  first published in the Burton Mail Earlier this week the Mail reported that almost half of workers on zero-hour contacts had been sent home without pay after being told ‘no work today’. Having been employed on … Continue reading →

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FT Video: Unions Face Upto Long Term Challenges

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tony Burke
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What JFK said about trade unions….

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tony Burke
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FT Interview with Len McCluskey

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Tony Burke
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