Despite all the start-and-stop action, setbacks and limited victories, it is doubtless the case that there is a growing militant mood amongst refuse workers, which Sharon Graham’s new leadership and its organising drive on the bins has built on.
Refuse workers, leadership, and the rank-and-file Read Post »
Refuse workers employed by Urbaser at Welwyn Garden City have shown the way to deal with bullying bosses.
Unite’s organising drive across the industry is spilling over into other unions, inspiring refuse workers in the GMB in particular to join the struggle.
HGV drivers striking against Coventry City Council since 31 January remain determined as ever, while the city’s Labour councillors continue strike-breaking tactics.
Caterpillar workers at two sites in Northern Ireland have just completed four days of strike action, 11-15 April, with more planned.
Instead of waiting for the leaders, rank and file activists and reps need to make the start.
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Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has won a court case in defence of his plans to bring the city’s buses back into public control
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Coventry’s refuse drivers have voted 94% in favour of continuing their strike as Coventry Labour councillors are suspended from Unite.
The promised shop-steward combines are a good start, but should go further.
Unite’s new combines: a step in the right direction Read Post »
The fight by bus workers for better pay and conditions continues across the country.
Support Coventry Bin Workers Against Labour Council’s Attacks
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Unite is running a campaign amongst members working in the bus industry throughout Britain.
The workers will be striking every Wednesday and Friday in March.
After Bexley comes Coventry – Support the bin workers! Read Post »
