Comments on: Trade unionism is not about creating even more divisions based on nationality https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/ Left Foot Forward is the home for UK progressives. We provide evidence-based analysis on British politics, news and policy. Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 By: Ewan MacKenzie https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-8/#comment-231329 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:10:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-231329 You’re absolutely right, nations are a huge barrier to social justice. The sooner the UK gives up 100% of its powers to Europe, the better. After all, why should solidarity stop at Dover?

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By: sawney_hasbeen https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-8/#comment-217679 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 12:45:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-217679 Will Mr McHugh be mature enough to retract the smear about the SNP failing to support the minimum wage? The willingness of some to stand shoulder to hip with the elite of the two chambers in Westminster always gives one pause for thought.

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By: Bugger (the Panda) https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-8/#comment-217396 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 08:24:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-217396 In reply to Caadfael.

I’m having that thanks; a handsome!

Thanks Brother

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By: Caadfael https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-8/#comment-215635 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 05:34:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215635 Left Foot Forward?
Aye, but only because the right one is firmly wedged in the author’s mouth!
Mince? Tripe? At least they can be swallowed, unlike the lies spouted above!!
A wee thochtie for you, if you have two women in your bed, that’s a threesome; if just one woman, thats a twosome … I beleive you’re whats called handsome?

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By: jdmank https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-8/#comment-215626 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 04:35:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215626 interesting,
now by no means am I an expert in steel production but is seems neither are you john
since it would appear the Scottish government had no choice but to go abroad for the steel for the forth bridge as the the type of steel required for it is no longer made in Scotland, thanks to Margaret Thatcher, while Germany and France invested in thier steel industries Thatcher saw a better way,
where everyone in Britain is in the service industry selling services to each other and noone MAKING anything
better together? your havin a girrafe mate

ps the minute you resort to lies, you’ve lost the argument

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By: Iain Lawson https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-8/#comment-215614 Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:32:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215614 In reply to dougthedug.

Doug this is not the only inaccuracy in this article which could be kindly described as pathetic. Any steelworker in Scotland, current or past go voted for staying with Westminster would need there head examined.

The Union destroyed Scottish steel, we didn’t vote for Margaret Thatcher but we got her and her privatisation drive destroyed our steel industry. We remember her choosing tea with English cricketer Ian Botham rather than meet the Gartcosh marchers who had walked from Scotland to London over the planned closure. That was bad enough but it was compounded when the Labour opposition cancelled the steel debate in the House of Commons in favour of a debate on Westland Helicopters.

Was it the few remaining Scottish Steelwokers who voted, or was it the UK Members? Was there even a vote?

Anyway as a Yes supporter and one of the Gartcosh marchers I would like to thank Mr Mchugh for his article which will be ridiculed the length and breadth of Scotland as a fine example of the depths a labour lackey will plummet to in an effort to seek personal advance.

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By: Richard McHarg https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-7/#comment-215608 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:02:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215608 What a dreadful misrepresentation of the facts! Lies, lies and mere assertions based on lies!

How can anyone with a milligram of sense imagine for a second that being part of the UK will deliver any sort of social justice and equality for the citizens of Scotland, when it has singularly failed to do so to-date. This article is beyond comprehension.

The UK (UK PLC) is a state that exists to benefit its establishment, essentially its shareholders: the monarchy and its hangers-on, the bankers and the corporations, and their political stooges in the Tory, Labour and Lib Dem parties.

It’s even harder to stomach after learning that many trade union leaders are earning more than most politicians.

Grow-up, Mr. McHugh!

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By: MincePie https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-7/#comment-215605 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 22:32:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215605 The best thing that can happen for poorer people in the UK would be for an independent Scotland to show that there is a different way to run things from a westminster Labour/tory neo liberal agenda. Things will not change in the UK as long as there is a Westminster Labour/Tory hegemony in politics,

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By: Eddie McReadie https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-7/#comment-215598 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:03:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215598 In reply to DavidT.

“Why bring up the issue of Forth Road Bridge steel? Does this man know anything about the steel industry in Scotland. Scottish steel was not used because no Scottish firms took part in the tender process. They didn’t take part because there are no Scottish firms which can make steel to the required specifications. They can’t make the steel because the UK government destroyed the industry in Scotland. Better Together? I think not.

Great to see Politicians and their ‘Familiars’ being put in their place. We have had to listen to their lies for too long.

I much prefer getting the ‘Truth’ from real people who were there and speak honestly. Well done Sir.

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By: Eddie McReadie https://leftfootforward.org/2013/07/trade-unionism-is-not-about-creating-divisions/comment-page-7/#comment-215597 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:54:00 +0000 https://www.leftfootforward.org/?p=71180#comment-215597 In reply to Sunshine on Crieff.

Torpedo… Straight to the engine room of HMS Dribble. Kaboom!

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