UK government threatens labor unions

from Independent UK:




Union chiefs will be warned by a cabinet minister today that a concerted programme of industrial action against the Government's austerity measures could result in anti-strike laws.

Up to one million workers are expected to walk out on 30 June in protest against the spending cuts, and further shows of union strength are planned for the autumn.

Vince Cable, the Liberal Democrat Business Secretary, will tell a union conference that such moves could backfire by playing into the hands of senior Tories pressing for fresh controls on industrial action.

Speaking at the conference of the GMB union in Brighton, he will acknowledge that "feelings are running high" in the union movement, but call for "cool heads" on all sides. .............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/cable-warns-restive-unions-of-fresh-laws-against-strikes-2293478.html

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