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Corbyn vows to scrap Trade Union Act when in government

‘Trade unions are a force for good and a force for equality in our society’, Labour leader tells conference

News on the UNISON National site.

Prentis seeks top-level Brexit meetings with government

And he has made similar overtures to international trade secretary Liam Fox, with regards to the new trade deals that will be necessary […]

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Campaign against TTIP gains momentum

This is true both at national level, where government policy like increasing the minimum wage or freezing energy prices could be challenged in secret […]

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Trade union rally outside Conwy council

UNISON members will rally in support of motions opposing the Trade Union Bill and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)

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Cardiff councillors to debate opposition to secret trade deal

It would grant arbitration panels the power to overrule the UK court system and undermine health and safety standards. Labour Councillor Ali said: “This motion sends an important message that local […]

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Secret trade agreement ‘a battle between big business and everybody else’

Delegates at both the local government and water, environment and transport conferences in Glasgow considered the notorious Transatlantic […]

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Rhondda Cynon Taf becomes latest council to condemn TTIP

UNISON RCT branch secretary Peter Crews commented: “Well done to the local Labour councillors […]

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CETA is not dead yet, UNISON warns

But Belgium has been unable to back the deal, which had been agreed by all 27 other EU governments, because of opposition led by one of its regions, Wallonia. Belgium requires the unanimous […]

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TTIP: A threat to the food on your plate

UNISON and War on Want have launch a new film highlighting the threat to our food posed by the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

We may not be in Europe, but the threat of TTIP remains

UNISON will continue the fight to exclude public services from secret trade agreements

Article on the UNISON National site.