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From Pentonville To P&O – The Wrong Arm Of The Law

Posted on July 24, 2022 by admin

By Kevin Hussey and Adrian Weir The end of July marks the 50th anniversary of the culmination of the battle against the anti-union Industrial Relations Act introduced by the Conservative Government of Ted Heath. Five London docker shop stewards were … Continue reading →

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Agency Workers as Strike-Breakers: Tory plans in breach of international law

Posted on July 21, 2022 by admin

“It is not only irresponsible and impracticable to supply strike-breakers in industries like the railways where safety is at a premium, it also risks unnecessary conflict and controversy.” By Professor Keith Ewing, Campaign for Trade Union Freedom The Employment Agencies … Continue reading →

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Extract from a blog by Simon Fletcher on Durham Miners Gala

Posted on July 14, 2022 by admin

This Saturday’s Durham Miners’ Gala was an indication of the changed position for the labour movement. Not only was this a very big gala but many of the speakers were directly involved in major industrial disputes – or at least … Continue reading →

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Pentonville Five – 50 year Anniversary – July 1st.

Posted on June 26, 2022 by admin

East Ham Town Hall, Barking Road, E6 2RP. Underground: East Ham on District and Hammersmith & City Line. Doors open at 6:00pm. Speeches at 7:00pm with Len McCluskey, former Unite General Secretary;  John Hendy QC;  Dan Carden MP; Apsana Begum MP, … Continue reading →

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