What is happening in the world of work is understandably an issue in the general election. But it is worth remembering that last year the Conservative Government commissioned an Independent Review of…Read more…
‘Chaos and confusion’
Theresa May was forced into a humiliating U-turn today (May 22) over the Tories’ “dementia tax” manifesto pledge – just four days after she announced it. May rowed back after it became…Read more…
‘Catastrophic consequences’
The Conservative’s plan to reduce immigration to the tens of thousands would cause “catastrophic economic consequences”, a study by an employer-backed think tank shows. The Global Future…Read more…
Raking it in
Among the Tory party’s top wealthy donors is a businessman who has been interviewed under caution by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) over corruption, money laundering and bribery. The latest…Read more…
Pay your dues
Unite today (May 19) called on the new owners of Transline to break with the past by building a new constructive relationship with both its workers and Unite. As a first step, Unite urged…Read more…
‘Crazy’ clamping threat
Unite has warned private housing building firm Mears and joint venture company Manchester Working that its “crazy” clamping threats have only strengthened the resolve of workers currently on their…Read more…
‘Fighting for Labour’
Unite has launched its campaign to persuade its members to play their part in the June 8 general election. According to Unite, its 1.4m members could make the difference especially in Labour…Read more…
No mercy May
Theresa May was described as a “dementia taxing” “lunch snatcher” today, as she launched a Tory manifesto that would see a continuation of damaging policies for ordinary families and increased tax…Read more…
Squeezed – again
Labour and the unions attacked the Tories’ economic record after new figures showed that workers have been hit with a renewed wage squeeze. Pay growth in early 2017 fell below inflation for…Read more…
Pensioners’ ‘worst deal’
Despite long being targeted by the Tories for votes, older people were today (May 18) arguably given the worst deal as prime minister Theresa May launched the party’s manifesto. The triple…Read more…
‘Slapped in the Face’
An overwhelming nine out of 10 Unite members working at GKN Aerospace Services Ltd near Bristol, have voted for strike action beginning next week (May 22) in a protest over pay. Hard-working…Read more…
Who’s really to blame?
It is a truism that we always think our present is the best or the worse depending on the circumstances – it usually isn’t. This time however I really do think that the hostility metered out to…Read more…
Steel pension plans
Tata Steel announced yesterday (May 16) an outline agreement on how it would restructure its pension scheme. It pledged to pump £550m into the British Steel pension scheme and would also give…Read more…
Grangemouth ‘vulnerable’
Controversial energy firm INEOS refused to pay for terrorism prevention measures at its Grangemouth plants because they were too expensive, according to reports. An investigation by the Sunday…Read more…
The power of belonging
Belonging: the Truth Behind the Headlines is an explosive new documentary investigating where real power lies in this country – and never has a release been more timely than now. The film,…Read more…
Offer on the table
Unite announced that it would be suspending further industrial action at the carmaker BMW today (May 17) while members considered an offer from the company in a dispute over the closure of the final…Read more…
The truth behind the headlines
In an exclusive interview, filmmaker Morag Livingstone speaks to UniteLive about what inspired her to make an explosive new investigative feature documentary film about where real power lies…Read more…
‘Not worth the paper’
Theresa May’s claim that a Tory government will use Brexit to improve workers’ rights has been met with derision and disbelief by opposition and trade union leaders. May’s election campaign…Read more…
Putting your feet first
There are over 3m people who have been diagnosed with diabetes and there are a large number of people who are undiagnosed. One major complication that people with diabetes often develop is…Read more…
‘Our manifesto is for you’
Labour today (May 16) launched its manifesto to widespread acclaim as the party pledged to reverse seven years of failed austerity, invest in infrastructure and public services, and rebalance the…Read more…