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POST OFFICE UNION THREATENS SPLIT FROM LABOUR - 08 JUNE 2009
Gordon Brown will face anger from postal workers when one of the biggest affiliates to Labour will decide whether to split from the party in protest at controversial plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail.
The annual conference of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will debate its links with Labour and its MPs in the wake of moves for a partial sell-off of the postal group.
The union gives around £1 million to Labour every year in affiliation fees and constituency development funds, but the financial support is now in doubt.
A series of motions will be debated at the Bournemouth meeting, including one to disaffiliate and end all funding to the Labour party "at the earliest opportunity".
Another motion calls for financial support to be withdrawn from any Labour MP who backs the Government's plans.
The union's Coventry branch is calling for the CWU to open talks with other unions to create a "new political framework" to provide "genuine representation" for workers. The branch's motion adds: "Union money spent on affiliation to the Labour party cannot any longer be justified."
The Prime Minister and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, who is pushing hard for the sell-off, are set to be fiercely criticised by some of the 1,000 delegates.
A vote on disaffiliation is thought to be close and if approved it will deliver another crushing blow to the Prime Minister.
The plans have also been criticised by over 140 Labour MPs, who are planning a huge revolt against the Postal Services Bill when it is discussed in the Commons, probably later this month.
It is believed that many Labour MPs will raise the future of the Royal Mail during the crucial meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party, which could also decide to call for a leadership election. Union officials and some Labour MPs have said they felt "betrayed" by the Prime Minister over the plans to sell off around a third of the Royal Mail to a private company.
The annual conference of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will debate its links with Labour and its MPs in the wake of moves for a partial sell-off of the postal group.
The union gives around £1 million to Labour every year in affiliation fees and constituency development funds, but the financial support is now in doubt.
A series of motions will be debated at the Bournemouth meeting, including one to disaffiliate and end all funding to the Labour party "at the earliest opportunity".
Another motion calls for financial support to be withdrawn from any Labour MP who backs the Government's plans.
The union's Coventry branch is calling for the CWU to open talks with other unions to create a "new political framework" to provide "genuine representation" for workers. The branch's motion adds: "Union money spent on affiliation to the Labour party cannot any longer be justified."
The Prime Minister and Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, who is pushing hard for the sell-off, are set to be fiercely criticised by some of the 1,000 delegates.
A vote on disaffiliation is thought to be close and if approved it will deliver another crushing blow to the Prime Minister.
The plans have also been criticised by over 140 Labour MPs, who are planning a huge revolt against the Postal Services Bill when it is discussed in the Commons, probably later this month.
It is believed that many Labour MPs will raise the future of the Royal Mail during the crucial meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party, which could also decide to call for a leadership election. Union officials and some Labour MPs have said they felt "betrayed" by the Prime Minister over the plans to sell off around a third of the Royal Mail to a private company.
Industrial Action
The National Union of Mineworkers expresses its support for fellow trade unionists in the Public Sector who today are having to resort to withdrawing their labour (a fundamental right of any worker) and take strike action against these unfair cuts to their pensions and terms and conditions.
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Funeral of Gerry Gibson
It is with deep regret that the NUM (Yorkshire Area) announce the Funeral Service details for Gerry Gibson who tragically lost his life at Kellingley Colliery on Tuesday 27th September 2011.The Service in dedication to Gerry a much respected member,work mate & fellow miner will be held in
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Statement from Gerry's Family
We are all truly devastated by Gerry's sudden and tragic death.
We would like to pay tribute to everyone involved in attempts to rescue Gerry - all work colleagues; Kellingley rescue team; the air ambulance team and all other medics who were on site. Their tireless efforts were not i
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Fatality at Kellingley Colliery
it is with deep regret that the national union of mineworkers has to confirm that as a result of a tragic accident at kellingley colliery one of our members has lost his life.
the whole workforce at the colliery are devastated at the loss of a friend and colleague as a result of a roof fall on 502s
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