28 August 2019

Harland and Wolff occupation

The GMB and Unite trade unions representing workers at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast have announced the extension of the unpaid temporary lay-off of staff until 30 September

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14 August 2019

Harland and Wolff occupation continues - renationalise to save the shipyard

The Harland and Wolff shipyard occupation continues. We give our full solidarity and support to the workers in Belfast, in the Unite and GMB trade unions, who are fighting to secure their future.

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31 July 2019

Harland and Wolff shipyard workers enter occupation

Demand government renationalise to save jobs and skills

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12 December 2018

Strike action saves jobs at Cammell Laird shipyard

The planned 291 redundancies at Birkenhead's Cammell Laird shipyard have been put on hold following 13 days of strike action by workers starting on 26 November.

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7 November 2018

Occupy and demand nationalisation to save Devon shipyard

The owner of Appledore Shipyard in north Devon, Babcock International, has announced its closure. Such an action would be devastation for the workers, their families and the whole community.

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29 August 2018

Solidarity with Croatian shipyard strike

Shipyard workers in the Croatian port cities of Pula and Rijeka started strike action on 22 August, demanding the immediate payment of wage arrears and for the management to step down

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30 May 2018

Sting's shipbuilders showcase class pride and change from below

Theatre: The Last Ship: It's not often that a West End-style stage musical can be politically inspiring. But imagine one with amazing sets, great music by Sting, a strong cast - and an anticapitalist story line. That's 'The Last Ship'.

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100 years since Titanic tragedy, cartoon by Suzanne Muna

4 April 2012

100 years since Titanic tragedy

Prestige and profits still put before safety: The sinking of the Titanic on 15 April 1912 during its maiden voyage, with the loss of over 1,500 lives, remains one of the worst peacetime maritime disasters...

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3 December 2008

Appledore shipyard

Workers at Appledore shipyard in North Devon have accepted an offer from Babcock Marine management, ending their industrial action...

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5 November 2008

Shipyard strike for fair wage

On 31 October, workers at Appledore shipyard in North Devon took part in the first of six days of strike action, which will continue every Friday and Monday after that up until 17 November, writes Jim Lowe, North Devon Socialist Party.

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