Author Archives: Tony Burke

UPDATED: ILO Refers Dispute Over The Right To Strike To International Court

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Tony Burke

In a crucial decision, the ILO Governing Body has voted in favour of seeking a resolution from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over a long-standing dispute between workers’ and employers’ representatives related to the right to strike. ILO jurisprudence … Continue reading →

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ILO Rebukes UK Government Over Failures On P&O Ferries Scandal

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Tony Burke

TUC, Nautilus, RMT, ITF and ITUC have issued joint statement about the prospect of another P&O Ferries scandal without stronger labour laws The UN workers’ rights watchdog, the ILO, has rebuked the UK government over failures following the P&O Ferries … Continue reading →

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Swedish ‘Fin-Tech’ Company Agrees Union Recognition As Dispute With Tesla Escalates

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Tony Burke

Swedish ‘fintech’ company Klarna, which employs 5000 workers, has averted an all out strike by its workforce and agreed to union recognition and a collective bargaining agreement with Swedish unions. The internet finance platform which provides financial services for online … Continue reading →

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Letter of solidarity to PGFTU

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Tony Burke
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