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The first strike in 500 years
LUCY WOOD writes on a historic strike at Trinity House, an ancient association founded for the welfare of seafarers
Starmer’s decision to suspend Diane Abbott yet again demonstrates a determination to maintain and propagate a hierarchy of racism, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
Deep disillusionment with the Westminster cross-party consensus means rupture with the status quo is on the cards – bringing not only opportunities but also dangers, says NICK WRIGHT
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JOE ATTARD explains why trade unionists are rallying in solidarity against the recent arrest of political activists in Gilgit-Baltistan, the northernmost region of Kashmir, administered by Pakistan
SINCE 1514 there has never been a strike over pay at Trinity House but after nine years of Conservative austerity policies, history has once again been made. As usual it does not reflect well on the government.
After nine years of inadequate or no pay increase and after unsuccessful discussions with management, who were reported as saying “there is nothing they can do,” Unite members employed by Trinity House showed they have had enough by voting in a ballot to take strike action with a 90 per cent majority.
On April 3 2019, members in Harwich took to the picket line in a historic strike over pay. Seafarers from the Patricia Galatea and the Alert ships walked out of work for 24 hours but were met with an insensitive response by the employer.
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