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National Liberal Trade Unionist
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Liberal Trade Unionism
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Once upon a time the Trade Union movement in Britain was largely part of the Liberal movement. The majority of officials were even members of the Liberal Party. This continued from when the first unions were formed up until the turn of the century. The, then new, ideology of socialism took hold amongst many officials who believed that the future of politics was a class struggle and that only a working class party could represent or even deliver power to that class. Thus the Labour party was formed and Trade Unions became synonymous with the party.
–
In the present day workers still require the services of a union, whether as individuals or as a collective. In the short run, jobs are under threat and employee rights are under attack. In the medium term, workers face the negative effects of globalisation e.g. wage depression or unemployment.
–
Many however feel that those unions in the TUC, wedded to a confrontational class-based politics, are ill-equipped to respond to these problems.
–
For example,
socialism is no longer popular. The TUC’s ‘workers of the world unite’ slogan rings hollow to British workers losing jobs overseas. Class politics is the exception to the rule and the ‘working-class’ no longer automatically regard the Labour party to be their natural repr
esentatives.
–
Non-Socialist Trade Unionism
–
In Europe there has always been an alternative trade unionism, either ‘Christian’ or Liberal, and this often resulted in separate unions that reflected their ethos. In the UK such groups failed to found their own unions and slowly shrank in importance within existing ones.
–
We believe in a non-socialist unionism that seeks to protect the interests of its’ members at work rather than as an arm of political or class revolution. In this way unions can focus their energies in the workplace rather than frittered away trying to control the Labour party. A separate liberal union could effectively influence ALL political parties to adopt policies to protect employees in the workplace.
–
A sensible alternative
–
Whether via its’ own union or within another our supporters will be support the principles of
liberty
(putting the individual member first) and
patriotism
(defending workers from globalisation), and be
liberal
(increasing employee share ownership) and
economic
(focusing activity in the workplace) in practice.
–
If you want to help us promote a sensible non-socialist trade unionism please contact us via
natliberal@aol.com
and/or visit our Facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/277840098977231
–
Glen Nicklasson
Chairman
National Liberal Trade Unionist
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March 16
.
SUSTAIN WILTSHIRE is an initiative founded by Crapper and Sons Landfill Ltd. It’s a family ru
[...]
Iran Has Been Attacked By US And Israel When Peace Was Within Reach
March 9
.
WHAT ARE WE to make of the unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel at the end of last month – espec
[...]
Some Climate Change Deniers Are Like The Flat Earth Brigade!
February 9
.
MANY PEOPLE BELIEVE that politics simply consists of making as much noise as possible via demonst
[...]
Electoral Reform In Westminster
January 26
.
THE ELECTORAL Reform Society (ERS) describes itself as ‘an independent organisation leading the
[...]
'Might Is Right' Is Wrong
January 12
.
WHAT SHOULD WE make of the latest headline grabbing adventure brought to us by the US military–
[...]
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National Liberal Trade Unionist
–
–
Liberal Trade Unionism
–
Once upon a time the Trade Union movement in Britain was largely part of the Liberal movement. The majority of officials were even members of the Liberal Party. This continued from when the first unions were formed up until the turn of the century. The, then new, ideology of socialism took hold amongst many officials who believed that the future of politics was a class struggle and that only a working class party could represent or even deliver power to that class. Thus the Labour party was formed and Trade Unions became synonymous with the party.
–
In the present day workers still require the services of a union, whether as individuals or as a collective. In the short run, jobs are under threat and employee rights are under attack. In the medium term, workers face the negative effects of globalisation e.g. wage depression or unemployment.
–
Many however feel that those unions in the TUC, wedded to a confrontational class-based politics, are ill-equipped to respond to these problems.
–
For example,
socialism is no longer popular. The TUC’s ‘workers of the world unite’ slogan rings hollow to British workers losing jobs overseas. Class politics is the exception to the rule and the ‘working-class’ no longer automatically regard the Labour party to be their natural repr
esentatives.
–
Non-Socialist Trade Unionism
–
In Europe there has always been an alternative trade unionism, either ‘Christian’ or Liberal, and this often resulted in separate unions that reflected their ethos. In the UK such groups failed to found their own unions and slowly shrank in importance within existing ones.
–
We believe in a non-socialist unionism that seeks to protect the interests of its’ members at work rather than as an arm of political or class revolution. In this way unions can focus their energies in the workplace rather than frittered away trying to control the Labour party. A separate liberal union could effectively influence ALL political parties to adopt policies to protect employees in the workplace.
–
A sensible alternative
–
Whether via its’ own union or within another our supporters will be support the principles of
liberty
(putting the individual member first) and
patriotism
(defending workers from globalisation), and be
liberal
(increasing employee share ownership) and
economic
(focusing activity in the workplace) in practice.
–
If you want to help us promote a sensible non-socialist trade unionism please contact us via
natliberal@aol.com
and/or visit our Facebook group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/277840098977231
–
Glen Nicklasson
Chairman
National Liberal Trade Unionist
Share:
Date:
April 30, 2012
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