On the 20-22 April the STUC Congress will be meeting in Ayr. The theme of this year’s Congress is Decent Work and Dignified Lives. In the run up to Congress this blog will host a series of articles…Read more…
This is class war! Tories announce plans to “ban” strikes
if elected, Conservatives will introduce 40% threshold for ballotsRead more…
Bakers’ Union joins Fast Food Global action
The UK Bakers’ Food and Allied Workers’ Union is joining a global day of action for fast food workers on 15 April. The action will highlight poor pay and conditions in the industry, and take place in…Read more…
VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO OPPOSE AUSTERITY & STAND FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL!:
Austerity:
Foreword Austerity isn’t working Why inequality has to be addressed Society is too important to fail: There is an alternative Conclusion: Read more on IOWTUC website (full article) click :…Read more…
New Website for Isle of Wight Trades Union Councils:
At a recent meeting of the IOWTUC (Wednesday, 25th March) a decision was taken to create a new Internet blog for the Association of Local Trades Councils. RTUC is a member organisation of IOWTUC and…Read more…
Zero inflation and still reducing core inflation. To repeat: deflationary pressures are not just about fuel
For once CPI inflation was in line with market expectations, remaining at zero per cent for the second month in a row. But this unchanged reading simply followed because fuel prices were not as low in March as they were in February, falling by -13.7 per cent on the year rather than -16.6 per…Read more…
UNISON’s NEC Elections – Put our union and members first
If you have not received your ballot papers by today (14 April) you should ring 0800 0857 857. Lines open 6am to midnight, Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. Ballot closes 15 May.
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Dunnes Stores workers vow to escalate campaign
Mandate Trade Union members in Dunnes Stores have recommended an escalation in their campaign for decent work.Read more…
Union backs immigration poster campaign
UCU warns those who want to turn back the clock on immigration, also want to turn back the clock on women’s rights and workers’ rightsRead more…
RMT wins major zero hours victory
The RMT has today confirmed it has secured a major victory in reversing the zero hours status for a sizable number of staff working out of Dover. After extensive negotiations and campaigning, the…Read more…
#IAmAnImmigrant – poster campaign launch
This is the speech Mohammed Taj gave to the launch in Congress House of the I Am An Immigrant poster campaign. Last year I became the first South Asian born President of the TUC and this year I am…Read more…
Four unions ballot for strike action at steel giant
Community, GMB, UCATT and Unite members angry at plans to close Tata pension schemeRead more…
Keep it Co-op
The Co-op is not just another grey PLC with the usual disinterested shareholders. And those of us who love it don’t want it becoming just that. The Co-operative Group is owned by its members,…Read more…
UCATT welcomes Labour’s blacklisting pledge
Union also pleased to see crackdown on exploitation by gangmastersRead more…
Airport bosses blink first in equality dispute
Prospect welcomes HIAL saying it will make a formal offerRead more…
Len visits Wales to send the Tories packing
Unite general secretary campaigns for Labour in the PrincipalityRead more…
Remuneration revolution
The Labour Party will require employee representation on remuneration committees if they form the next government. It’s there, in the manifesto, on page 21. Despite some whispers that this policy might be dropped, because business lobbyists don’t …Read more…
Third Leg of ‘Grand Tour of Barnet Libraries’ kicks off Saturday 25 April 11 am Chipping Barnet Library
Share: Facebook Twitter Google Plus LinkedIn Third Leg of ‘Grand Tour of Barnet Libraries’ kicks off Saturday 25 April 11 am Chipping Barnet Library
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Bombs dropped in Greater London during the Blitz
This map and website is pretty amazing and frightening. It represents all the bombs dropped on London during the Blitz (7 October 1940 to 6 June 1941). Use Bombsite to find out the damage and location of bombs dropped in your locality if you live in Lo…Read more…