Remembering Tony Merrick
Tony Merrick, who passed away last week, was a giant of the British trade union movement who stood up to the state’s attacks on workers and was jailed with the Pentonville Five for defending his class.
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Steve Turner
Steve Turner is the assistant general secretary of Unite the Union, responsible for manufacturing. He is also national chair of the People's Assembly Against Austerity.
Workers Need a Coronavirus Plan – Today
Millions of workers will be impacted by coronavirus shutdowns, with many having hours slashed or being laid off entirely. The government’s response to date has been nowhere near enough – it needs to act now.
Saving Harland and Wolff
The government said Harland and Wolff wasn’t worth saving. But today it has a future – thanks to its workers’ refusal to give in.
Save Harland and Wolff
Boris Johnson and his Tory government like to talk about taking back control. Well, here’s a challenge: take back control of Harland and Wolff shipyard.
An Industrial Policy for the Twenty-First Century
A Labour government must pursue an industrial policy that renews our economy and redistributes our common wealth.