Category Archives: International Trade Unions

Chile: Another Good-Sized Nail In Neoliberalism’s Coffin

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Tony Burke

The Chilean Presidential Election Explained. By Francisco Dominguez Men [and women] make their own history, but they do not make it as they please; they do not make it under self-selected circumstances, but under circumstances existing already, given and transmitted from … Continue reading →

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Interview: TUC’s Frances O’Grady On Omicron, Furlough, Wages, Pay & Internationalism

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Tony Burke

This is a long read – but we are am sure that for many readers the issues under discussion are of sufficient interest to warrant the length. When I spoke this week to Frances O’Grady, the leader of the Trades … Continue reading →

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VSC STATEMENT ON VENEZUELA’S 2021 ELECTIONS

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Tony Burke

The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign congratulates Venezuela on the successful completion of its regional and elections on November 21st.  Venezuelans voted on Sunday to choose representatives for 3,082 elected positions: state governors, mayors, regional legislators and local councillors. Over 70,000 candidates from … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Richard Trumka

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Tony Burke

By Liz Shuler Acting President and Secretary-Treasurer AFL-CIO I’m heartbroken to inform you that our brother and leader, Rich Trumka, passed away this week at the age of 72. He was doing what he loved: spending time with his family. Rich … Continue reading →

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Hands Off Cuba – Stop The Blockade

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Tony Burke

THURSDAY 29TH JULY – 7:00PM : ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING The right wing media, including the Guardian and BBC, are stepping up the onslaught on Cuba and hiding any mention of the 60 year US blockade and the 243 additional sanctions imposed … Continue reading →

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Cuba Solidarity Campaign statement on the current situation in Cuba

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Tony Burke

The Cuba Solidarity Campaign calls on the US government to suspend the blockade of Cuba to allow emergency medical and humanitarian aid into the country in order to ease the economic and health crisis the island is experiencing. The current … Continue reading →

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The OECD At The Crossroads

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Tony Burke
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McCluskey To Government: Publish Impact Of Bad Bosses Threat To UK Workers

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Tony Burke

Len McCluskey of Unite, is demanding that the government discloses the full impact of any roll-back of workers’ rights on the country’s millions of women, vulnerable and minority workers. Unite general secretary, Len McCluskey has written to Kwasi Kwarteng, the minister … Continue reading →

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AFL-CIO: Workers Five Priorities For 2021

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Tony Burke
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TUC on EU-UK Brexit Deal: “Its better than nothing, but not by much”.

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Tony Burke

TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said: “This deal is better than nothing, but not by much. It won’t protect jobs and puts hard-won workers’ rights on the line. As we come out of the pandemic, we’re facing a crunch point for jobs and … Continue reading →

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