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Labour Review issue no. 153 - September 2005

union organising

Labor Movements: Is There Hope?
For the past thirty years, the class struggle has been a pretty one-sided affair, with capital delivering a severe beating to labour around the globe.

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legislation

Briefing Paper on the Commonwealth Government Proposals to Reform Workplace Relations in Australia
The Catholic Church has developed teachings on work and the employment relationship over the past century. The Church’s social teachings are essential aspects of the Catholic faith.

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union organising

The New Union Generation
For those who think that trade unions are simply a reminder of a Britain that no longer exists, the recent sight of striking TGWU members outside the Houses of Parliament should be enough to set them straight.

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working conditions

Hanging on the Mobile Phone: Experiencing Work and Spatial Flexibility
The role of technology and flexibility in work and employment has sparked much debate, with optimistic accounts on the one hand and with more negative views on the other.

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union rights - international

ICEM Signs Global Agreement with French-based Lafarge
The ICEM signed its first Global Framework Agreement in the Materials Sector—a social responsibility code of behaviour with French-based Lafarge, a building materials manufacturer.

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union rights - international

LO Sweden and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Reached an Agreement Concerning Foreign Companies
LO Sweden and the employers’ organisation the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise have come to an agreement concerning a joint recommendation regulating how foreign companies bringing their own labour to Sweden should be treated in Sweden.

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OHS

EU Countries Handle Work Stress in Different Ways
A report by a European network of researchers shows that there are major differences in the way EU countries tackle stress--related problems in the workplace.

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union rights - international

The Future of Employment Law: Which way for the Next Manifesto?
Will a re-elected Labour Government listen to calls from trade unions and their members for further changes in employment and trade union rights or is the government firm in its belief that a final settlement has been reached? To discuss these issues, the Institute of Employment Rights organised a one-day conference, sponsored by Thompsons Solicitors. An excellent platform of trade union speakers first presented practical examples to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of current legislation. Then the Institute’s own legal and academic experts considered what further action is required to bring UK law in line with international standards.

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