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Millionaire ministers said yesterday that they may curtail trade union rights even further after Grangemouth bosses took offence at "unpleasant" protests against job cuts last month.
Union officials slammed the government after the Con-Dem coalition announced a review into activists' tactics.
Cabinet Office Minister Maude said he had asked barrister Bruce Carr to look into the Unite union's "leverage" strategy, which saw protests at billionaire Ineos boss Jim Ratcliffe's Limewood Hotel and the Lymington Town sailing club where Mr Ratcliffe - owner of the £130 million Hampshire II superyacht - is a member.
ANN HENDERSON looks at the centenary of the foundation of the STUC women’s committee, and the challenges facing women in the trade unions today
NICK TROY lauds the young staff at a hotel chain and cinema giant who are ready to take on the bosses for their rights
