Unite joined throngs of protesters today (May 1) for the annual May Day march in London, where hundreds called for an end to austerity and better pay, terms and conditions for working people, among…Read more…
‘Respect and dignity’
Given the often dreary and unpredictable British weather, the ancient celebration of May Day as the beginning of summer can seem a tad premature. However, the first of May also marks another…Read more…
Stop serving up exploitation
May Day for some Unite members will have a special significance this year. It will mark 673 days since the Tory government promised to review the chronic mess that is tipping policy in this country….Read more…
Colombia justice fight goes on
On May Day yesterday (May 1) also known as International Workers’ Day, demonstrations were yesterday held right across the world including in London. May 1 commemorates events in Chicago…Read more…
Happy May Day!
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May Day solidarity
As workers across the world prepare to gather on May Day (Monday May 1), Unite’s international director Simon Dubbins explains why now, more than ever, we must renew our commitment to…Read more…
South Wales Miners Pageant – May Day 1939
South Wales Miners Federation May Day
Pageant of South Wales
Orgnised by the South Wales Miners Federation in association with the Labour Research Department
1st May 1939Read more…
As death returns to May Day protests, Turkey is sliding back into dictatorship
We – and colleagues in the Turkish trade union movement – have been writing about the struggles of the Turkish trade union movement on Stronger Unions for years. At one point, things were…Read more…
April Scotland in UNISON now online
Ten ways to strengthen Scotland’s services: Manifesto for the Scottish election
‘We want to see a Parliament using the powers at its disposal in order to enhance our public services to create a fairer and sustainable Scotland,’ Mike Kirby, Scottish Secretary and Lilian Macer, Scottish Convener;
– Full rundown on UNISON Scotland’s manifesto,
– Defend the principles that underlie public servicesRead more…
The First May Day – 1890
The First May Day – History Today
In London there was a much smaller demonstration on May 1st supported by those purists who preferred to meet the hopes of the most radical at the Paris Congress for…Read more…
ACT NOW! Iranian regime persecutes trade unionists … again!
Last week, labour activists in Iran once again found themselves the target of persecution for exercising their legal and rightful trade union activities. The incidents include the reported arrest and…Read more…
Somali government tries to take over trade union movement
We’ve reported before on some of the terrorist outrages that make trade unionism in Somalia more difficult than we could possibly imagine. Despite those next-to-impossible obstacles, the…Read more…