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May Day is reclaimed by Solidarity

   The nationalist Trade Union Solidarity is calling upon its members not only to join in the traditional May Day celebrations but also to mark the ‘Authentic’ date rather than just the Public holiday. ‘Workers Day’ has its roots in the 19th century demand for an eight hour working day. As  Pat Harrington, Solidarity General Secretary, says “Since British workers … Continue reading

Solidarity Annual Conference

Solidarity the independent Nationalist Union held its second Annual Conference in the Apollo Hotel, Birmingham on Saturday, 23 February, 2008. First on the order of business was the reading and passing the minutes of the previous AGM and the Special Meeting of July 2007  Then General Secretary Patrick Harrington delivered an upbeat assessment  of the Union’s progress … Continue reading