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A “Reinstate Ian Allinson – Stop victimisation of union reps” statement has been launched to put pressure on Fujitsu over my dismissal and build solidarity for the wider Fujitsu dispute.
I’ve copied the text of the statement below. The statement with …Read more…
Workers at a Japanese firm based in Wigton, Cumbria are delighted to have accepted an extra £1000 a year on their annual salary following talks between the unions and management. Following…Read more…
Workers at an engineering company in Bolton have secured a major boost to their basic pay after taking a stand. The win means workers’ basic pay will increase on average by £3,500. Earlier…Read more…
Minutes of the Annual General Meetings February 2017 – 13 February 2017 and 22 February 2017 Annual Report 2017 – a comprehensive report detailing the work of the branch for 2017 – 2017 Branch expenses policy – Branch Expenses…Read more…
The latest edition of Black Action is now available. Features in the Spring 2018 issue include: Nelson Mandela Award Inspirational Quotes Managing Stress In The Workplace There For You Croyde Bay Holiday Resort Regional New Rounds Ups A very informativ…Read more…
The latest edition of Black Action is now available. Features in the Spring 2018 issue include: Nelson Mandela Award Inspirational Quotes Managing Stress In The Workplace There For You Croyde Bay Holiday Resort Regional New Rounds Ups A very informativ…Read more…
I bought this book when it first came out and when I began reading it, for some reason it didn’t grab me and I put it aside. Having just read it now, years later, I…Read more…
With the failure of Carillion, another corporate collapse leaves thousands of workers with uncertain futures and many may face reduced pensions.Read more…
A really powerful video from the Labour Party on the true crisis in the NHS. Please watch, weep and share.Read more…
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Engineering giant GKN’s defences were bolstered against a hostile takeover by Melrose yesterday (January 22), after sales forecasts for its electric car parts division were boosted. Unite,…Read more…
Retail giant Sainsbury’s today (January 23) announced that it is now consulting with staff over proposed changes to its management structure, which could see substantial job losses. The…Read more…
Britain’s largest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover announced today (January 23) that it would be temporarily cutting production of two of its models as it fights flat-lining demand in the UK amid Brexit…Read more…
Bus drivers ferrying passengers to and from planes at Gatwick Airport started voting for strike action today (January 23) after their employer offered a 0 per cent pay increase. Unite has…Read more…
The appalling gap between the richest and everyone else on earth has been revealed ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Analysis from Oxfam found that 82 per cent of all money generated…Read more…
Jaguar Land Rover will cut production of some vehicles amid uncertainty over Brexit and changes to taxes on diesel cars. The company will temporarily scale back output of the Discovery Sport and…Read more…
On Wednesday 24 January, Brazil’s former President Lula da Silva goes on trial for alleged corruption. In fact, the trial is simply the latest attempt by Brazil’s rich and powerful elites to prevent…Read more…
Energy generation has had to move with and anticipate the times, from solar panels and wind technology, to smart metering. But with these changes come demand for skilled operatives, engineers and…Read more…
Newham Labour Mayoral Rerun Trigger Ballot is Go, Go, Go!The rerun is starting next Monday 29 January 7.30pm at the West Ham CLP Headquarters, 306 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 for my favourite Newham ward, West Ham.
If you are an eligible West …Read more…
Hat-tip to the smart people in Labour’s shadow DWP team who have spotted that whilst Blackrock was shorting Carillion it was also managing money for Carillion’s DC scheme.
Inspired by that, I went and had a look at a few other companies on the FCA lis…Read more…