Labour MPs from the Socialist Campaign Group joined picket lines across the country, showing their support for CWU members fighting for fair-pay.
Tag: Trade Unionism
Avanti Workers to take two days strike action – RMT
"They have treated our members appallingly and this strike action is the culmination of months of neglect and a strong response to the arrogance bosses have shown" - Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary
Liz Truss must reverse her budget to stabilise the economy – TUC
"We need a new budget focused on stabilising the economy and getting wages rising. Not one that puts the UK at risk for the sake of tax cuts for the rich.”
Labour must stand with workers taking action – John McDonnell MP
"Our duty is clear - to stand up for one another in the Labour and trade union movement as this summer of solidarity becomes a massive wave of resistance against the Tory offensive."
‘Labour for Labour’ – MPs, unions & campaigners pack out rally at #TWT22
Hundreds packed out the Labour for Labour rally at The World Transformed. They joined Labour MPs including John McDonnell, Jon Trickett, Dawn Butler and Zarah Sultana; plus trade unions speakers and Labour left groups.
Labour for Labour is a big opportunity to unite trade unions and Labour members on the national stage
"As the party founded by the trade unions to represent the interests of working people, Labour should be joining this public majority in backing the unions defending working people."
Resist the Tory Offensive – Labour Outlook TUC Conference special edition
A special print edition of Labour Outlook featuring articles from Mark Serwotka, PCS; Sarah Wooley, BFAWU; Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No!; and Jess Barnard, members' representative on Labour's NEC.
Resist Truss and Co’s Anti Trade Union laws – Sarah Woolley, BFAWU
"Anti-union laws are a priority for the Tories at the moment rather than supporting people struggling with the cost of living... In the court of public opinion though, the Tories are well off the mark."
‘Corporate greed’ rife as workers struggling – Unite the Union
"The company [Felixstowe Ports] is making an absolute fortune. It could pay 50 per cent more on your wages and still be in profit. We are asking for 10 per cent." - Sharon Graham, Unite General Secretary
Post Office strike – 3 new days of action announced
“Our members cannot & will not accept this massive lowering of their living standards – & their anger &determination have become stronger & stronger as this dispute has worn on."