Robinson successfully defended his school from closure, fought for the unification of the teaching unions, mentored future trade union leaders and transformed teaching at the Marx Memorial Library, writes JOHN FOSTER
A just transition for offshore workers: RMT’s call to action
As Britain shifts towards greater use of green energy and away from fossil fuels, those in offshore jobs must be protected, with fair treatment, job security and a chance for workers to have a say in their own futures, writes ANN JOSS
Wind turbines are lifted into place near Blyth, Northumberland
A judge in a German court ruled that the ban activity imposed on renowned Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah was unlawful, reports LEON WYSTRYCHOWSKI
At the very moment Britain faces poverty, housing and climate crises requiring radical solutions, the liberal press promotes ideologically narrow books while marginalising authors who offer the most accurate understanding of change, writes IAN SINCLAIR
From Gaza protest bans to proscribing Palestine Action, political elites are showing a crisis of confidence as they abandon Roy Jenkins’s apologetic approach for Suella Braverman’s aggressive ‘hate march’ rhetoric, writes PAUL DONOVAN
ANSELM ELDERGILL examines the legal case behind this weekend’s Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival and the lessons for today
Ben Chacko talks to RMT leader EDDIE DEMPSEY about how the key to fixing broken Britain lies in collective sectoral bargaining, restoring unions’ ability to take solidarity strike action and bringing about the much-vaunted ‘wave of insourcing’
The summer of 1950 saw Labour abandon further nationalisation while escalating Korean War spending from £2.3m to £4.7m, as the government meekly accepted capitalism’s licence and became Washington’s yes-man, writes JOHN ELLISON
THE offshore energy industry is at a pivotal moment. As Britain transitions from fossil fuels to renewables like wind and hydrogen, oil and gas workers face significant challenges, including job insecurity and weaker rights compared to their land-based counterparts.
RMT advocates for a just transition — one that ensures workers’ rights, fair treatment and job security are central to this shift.
Labour government’s role in the transition
The Labour government has introduced encouraging measures, notably through Ed Miliband’s energy transition working group, which includes trade unions.
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