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anti-union law
Why the Actavo scaffolders strike might make history
The actions of the Scunthorpe scaffolders have been the key in advancing their cause, and the whole movement must support them in challenging draconian anti-trade union laws, writes John Westmoreland
Justice at last for the Shrewsbury pickets
The victory for the Shrewsbury 24 lays bare how the state conspired to lock up striking workers in the 70s, reports John Westmoreland
Labour’s new Gen Sec proves the right have taken over
David Evans's rise to General Secretary shows the return to Blairism by Starmer's Labour, says Lucy Nichols
St Mungo's workers vote overwhelmingly for strike action
The ballot victory comes as proposals by senior management at St Mungo's threaten to deteriorate working conditions and services provided
Postal workers vs the establishment: the injustice of the injunction against CWU strike
Despite a 97% vote in favour of strike action by CWU members, the High Court has granted Royal Mail an injunction to stop the strikes, writes David McAllister
The Labour Party in Historical Perspective - book review
The Labour Party in Historical Perspective
shows that the Party has historically been revived by left resurgences, of which Corbyn is the latest, finds Graham Kirkwood
Employment tribunal fees: a supreme blow to the Tories
The win for Unison is something to celebrate, but we should avoid complacency
Anti-union bill is an attack on us all
The Tories are planning the biggest assault on rights at work since the 1980s. Peter Stauber spoke to Richard Allday of Unite the Union’s National Executive Committee about the new legislation
New anti-union laws: Tory class hatred and hypocrisy
The latest anti-union proposals from Cameron’s cabinet show the naked class hatred of democracy that lies at the heart of the Tory party writes Richard Allday