Right to Work is pleased to report that NUT conference today voted unanimously to affiliate to Right to Work.

Locked out workers from the MMP (Mayer-Melnof Packaging) factory in Bootle took their campaign to Manchester on Thursday. 50 people held a rally outside the Kellogg’s plant in Trafford Park.

The government wants to sell off its Remploy factories. Join Unite in saying save our Remploy. National Demonstration – Friday 20 April 2012

After previous rounds of closures at Remploy, which provides work for thousands of disabled people, the Tories plan to finish the job. Of the 54 remaining workplaces 36 have already received 90 days notice of closure on Monday 19 March.

Workers from Mayr Melnhof Packaging in Bootle protested outside the Austrian Embassy. They were protesting against the sacking of 100 workers by the Austrian based company.

MMP have announced they are sacking 100 workers. Rush messages of support to mayrsmerseypeople@gmail.com

London NUT and UCU members are striking today against ConDem attacks on pensions

Teachers working in Nottingham City will take industrial action on Thursday 29 March over the City Council’s proposal to move to a five term school year.

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