'Draconian
By John Spencer
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AT&GWU general secretary Matt Merrick, yesterday described the Bill as 'Draconian' and a further serious addition to the Green Tory government's already wide repressive powers.
He said: "This law will be directed against trade unions, tenants and all minority groups. Large sections of the Bill could be used against striking or demonstrating workers.
'A notable feature of the labour scene at the moment is the ease with which the courts are granting injunctions to restrain picketing.
'This Bill could be used against workers, demonstrating outside
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