Senior Labour figures distance themselves from potential Olympic disruption
Senior Labour figures have come out against the suggestion from Unite’s Len McCluskey that there was the potential…
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A new class politics
The recession has brought class inequality back into view by exposing the unjust distribution of wealth and power…
GMB conference to debate future of Labour link
According to the Guardian: The GMB’s executive said in a statement: “The executive noted that over a quarter…
The Trade Union role in Police and Crime Commissioner elections in November
We all know that the relationship between the police and the trade union movement has been chequered. And…
How US politicians speak to trade unions
This week US Vice President Joe Biden spoke to the US CWA (Communication Workers of America), and wanted…
Private sector workers strike too
There’s a strike going on at the moment. It’s quite understandable if you’ve missed it, as unlike many…
Miliband “panicked” says Unison leader
Following criticism from Unite and the GMB, Unison General Secretary Dave Prentis has said that Unison members have…
A call to arms
For those who stand outside the austerity consensus, reading Len McCluskey’s column on Tuesday was like coming up…
GMB to consider affiliation to Labour?
According to the Guardian: “The GMB general secretary, Paul Kenny, warned that backing a 1% pay cap could…
McCluskey is “wrong”, says Miliband
In response to harsh criticism from Len McCluskey in today’s Guardian, Ed Miliband has said that the Unite…
