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Unions & politics | Workers' Liberty (2340 words) |
 | The defeat of the union Executive's alternative proposal, to remain affiliated but open up the possibility of supporting some non-Labour candidates, was ensured by the members' utter frustration with being repeatedly let down by this once popular and reputedly left-wing union leadership. |
| As you will all be aware the Union rejected the bullying tactics of the LP and upheld the decision of last years AGM to allow the political fund to be used to support other organisations other than the LP. |
| The first is an analysis of the trade union movement past and present, and the second a series of interviews with "awkward squad" members who are asked to explain their politics and their own understanding of their role. |
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The Militant - 12/25/95 -- Kmart Workers Fight For Union Contract (1150 words) |
| Workers, union officials, and union staff came from Tultex in Martinsville, Virginia, where a 17-year fight involving five organizing drives culminated last spring with a contract. |
| A few workers from a Virginia garment plant came to learn about the Kmart fight as part of deciding whether to launch a union organizing drive of their own. |
| Workers start at $6.75 an hour and top wage is $8.50, regardless of the number of years in the plant. |
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