Author Archives: Tony Burke

FBU Leader Warns Of Industrial Confrontation Over Anti Union Laws

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Tony Burke

FBU leader warns of industrial confrontation “unseen since the 1970s” ahead over anti-union laws Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack (who is also the President of the TUC) has said that the new anti-strike laws could trigger the start … Continue reading →

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BRIEFING PAPER: Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Tony Burke

Strikes MSL Act IER CTUF 301123 Click on the above link to download a copy of a briefing paper on the Tory Government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 by Professor Keith Ewing and Lord John Hendy KC published by … Continue reading →

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P&O and freedom of association: a memo to Keir Starmer

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Tony Burke

A Labour Government would be wise to implement new recommendations from the ILO that would protect trade unionists and their right to bargain collectively, writes Professor Keith Ewing President of the Campaign For Trade Union Freedom On November 2 2023, … Continue reading →

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Tories set to overturn ban on use of agency workers during strikes despite “humiliating” High Court defeat

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Tony Burke

The Government’s own impact assessment warns strike-breaking agency worker laws will poison industrial relations and prolong strikes. Ministers will try again to overturn the ban on the use of agency workers during strikes, as the government launches a consultation on … Continue reading →

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