UNISON also says more than 300 staff at paid less than the Living WageRead more…
“You’ve lost your job, here’s £50″ – union slams ‘rotten’ fruit firm redundancy offer
Unite members being balloted for industrial action at Yorkshire Fresh FruitsRead more…
The shame of Rana Plaza two years on: victims still awaiting compensation
TUC also calls for an end to widespread violence against trade unions in BangladeshRead more…
Irish social workers win demand for proper jobs
In Ireland February 2014, on foot of revelations that a “new graduate scheme” was being planned for newly qualifying social workers through the Child and Family Agency, social work students,…Read more…
Bin lorry drivers on strike after managers attend ACAS but refuse to talk to union
More than 100 bin lorry drivers take action over £1,000 pay cutRead more…
“Unions protect workers” – veteran campaigner Harry Leslie Smith on the importance of civil society
The 92-year-old talks to USi about work, unions and the importance of the NHSRead more…
Hey Jude’s! Teachers begin six-day strike
NASUWT members angry at attacks on their working practicesRead more…
Unions call on Cameron to take action over Mediterranean deaths
TUC says EU leaders must resume ‘Mare Nostrum’ search and rescue operation.Read more…
Unions uncover “stealth” cuts to NHS
TUC and UNISON say facts make a mockery of Tory claims to be protecting health service spendingRead more…
SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with Ladbrookes concerning examinership
SIPTU represents approximately 280 workers in Ladbrookes Ireland.Read more…
Days of Hope – come to the trade union election after-party
Mark Perryman introduces a night out to mark 70 years on from 1945’s Days of HopeRead more…
Nuneaton school staff walk out over job losses
GMB members on strike in long-running dispute over jobs and contractual changesRead more…
MoD workers on strike over pay
GMB members take action at Cinch Connectivity SolutionsRead more…
National Gallery hit by more strike action
PCS members continue their campaign against privatisationRead more…
Biscuit engineers on strike after refusing to accept crumbs under the table pay offer
Engineers working for Fox’s Biscuits in Batley, West Yorkshire are today on strike over a ‘paltry’ pay offer. The 42 Unite members will be taking part in a series of stoppages which will mean no…Read more…
BREAKING: RMT to ballot 16,000 Network Rail members for national strike
Ballot comes after union members overwhelmingly rejected pay offerRead more…
TUC publishes guide to epilepsy in the workplace
Publication will be a valuable resource for trade union officials who are supporting members with epilepsyRead more…
Last-ditch talks scheduled to end Barking bin strike
GMB reps say they will attend tomorrow’s talks at ACASRead more…
Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann plan four days of strike action
SIPTU Drivers to engage in four days of strike action at Dublin Bus and Bus ÉireannRead more…
Unions threaten probation strike after move to replace 500 jobs with machines
GMB, Napo and UNISON warn of impending action unless jobs cull is addressedRead more…