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

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

“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

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.

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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