Wigan celebrates its radical communist heritage Several hundred people converged on the centre of the lovely town of Wigan to celebrate the life of local radical Gerrard Winstanley (1609-1676)…
The Lancashire coalfield 1945-1972: NUM-Labour Party hegemony and industrial change An article by Stephen Catterall on the colliery closures of the fifties and sixties in the…
Heinz beanz is being really meanz Alfred Stevens of Communist Students on the ongoing dispute at Heinz's factory in Wigan, Greater Manchester.
Heinz workers defy union and walk out Over 1,000 staff at food manufacturer Heinz's Wigan plant walked out Wednesday night over a sub-inflation pay offer, and sickness and…
JJB steward sacked Only weeks after JJB workers scored a massive victory over anti-union boss Dave Whelan, their union (GMB) is under serious attack. One steward…
Recruitment agency accused of breaking JJB strike The GMB Union has accused JJB of illegally breaking a strike by warehouse workers at its Wigan depot.
JJB staff stage first ever strike Staff at the Greater Manchester-based JJB Sports have gone on strike in a row over pay and conditions.
