Tag Archives: Solidarity action

“The law against solidarity action must be repealed”

This is the speech given by British Medical Association (BMA) deputy chair Emma Runswick at the 1 May rally in Manchester at which the Green Party launched its new Workers’ Charter. (Emma pictured above; photo from the Fire Brigades Union.) She explains, through the lens of doctors’ and health workers’ struggles, why fighting to scrapContinue reading ““The law against solidarity action must be repealed””

The Employment Rights Act and the right to strike

Comment by a Free Our Unions supporter Good news that the Employment Rights Bill has finally passed, against resistance from the House of Lords, the Tories and Reform UK, and employers. The Employment Rights Act, in its final legislative form – a lot in terms of implementation will depend on a series of consultations –Continue reading “The Employment Rights Act and the right to strike”