Tough love from Tony

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom labor unions are concerned that ruling Labor Party is marking a distance with its former allies. The government argues that it has done much that should please the labor unions, but also pays equal attention to the Confederation of British Industry. Prime minister, Tony Blair, recognizes that labor unions have adapted to economic change, and the environment for labor unions has improved somewhat with the change in goverment. Labor unions are also accepting the corporatism of the government.

Labor organizations, Labor Unions, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Political aspects

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Safer haven for sisters

Article Abstract:

Canada has passed new immigration guidelines that will make it easier for women from countries where abuse of women is tolerated to claim refugee status. Under the guidelines, a Saudi Arabian woman who was stoned for driving a car may stay in Canada.

Canada, Emigration and immigration, Abused women

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Sisters marching: trade unions

Article Abstract:

Two unions will merge to form a single organization called Unison. Two-thirds of its membership will be women who are mainly local government and public sector workers. They face new restrictive legislation and less public sector hiring.

Planning, UNISON (London, England)

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