John McDonnell says he been a long-term support of union’s campaign against “hard right” councilRead more…
A political mystery that will confound generations to come – how is IDS still in a job?
PCS accuses Work and Pensions Secretary of failing in his jobRead more…
TUC calls on government to end pensions injustice against gay couples
Court of Appeal tells John Walker’s partner he cannot access pensionRead more…
Teachers attack Tory plans to dock benefits for parents of truant children
NUT says the policy will hurt the very children it purports to protectRead more…
GMB calls for cap on cabs
Union says too many drivers are working too hard to earn too little, putting passengers at riskRead more…
Blacklisted workers celebrate after court ruling
Blacklisted workers are granted ‘core participant’ status in the Pitchford public inquiry into undercover policingRead more…
No handbags over bags, says union
Usdaw says confused customers must not take out their frustration on shop staffRead more…
Union anger as Osborne takes aim at working people
Chancellor’s tax credit cuts could see the UK’s poorest workers lose up to £1,300 a yearRead more…
Docklands Light Railway workers ballot for strike action
RMT members angry at use of agency workers and of “bullying” culture at workRead more…
Ciren call – Gloucestershire firefighters gear up for station battles
Budget cuts prompt fears over stations and services in Painswick and CirencesterRead more…
Irish Rail workers vote for industrial action
“The result of this ballot, which saw 92% of drivers vote in favour of industrial action, indicates the level of frustration felt at the company’s refusal to honour an agreement it entered into in…Read more…
Unions call protest after Lidl sacks worker over Facebook comment
Lidl dismisses worker after he questions discriminatory pay policy on Facebook-
Unite has called a solidarity protest for Pay Equality outside Lidl on High Street, Belfast this Thursday (October…Read more…
McCluskey approaches Cameron with Trade Union Bill ballot deal
Unite general secretary says he will accept thresholds if PM allows secure, secret workplace ballotsRead more…
“We are the real Northern powerhouse” – the truth behind Manchester demo
UnionNews asks trade union leaders why they marched against the ToriesRead more…
Wales TUC launches campaign for better jobs for valleys
Unions want significant public spending projects to help people find work in their own communitiesRead more…
“Thanks for your solidarity” – victorious National Gallery strikers return to work
PCS members secure better terms and conditions, as well as reinstatement of sacked repRead more…
“We’ll fight the Tories every inch of the way” – O’Grady’s rallying call to TUC demo
TUC general secretary accuses government of wanting to turn back the clock to Victorian times over workers’ rightsRead more…
WIN! National Gallery strikers return to work on Monday
Sacked rep reinstated and jobs protected after 100-day PCS strikeRead more…
Breakthrough as radical Jewish-Arab union wins recognition for truckers
A breakthrough for WAC-MAAN after 5 years of Truckers organizing drive when “Movilei Dror” Company recognized it as a representative unionRead more…
Government must intervene at SSI – Community
Union says government’s responsibility does not end with announcement of £80m packageRead more…