Deadline for registration is midnight tonightRead more…
Pensions staff begin five-day strike over “obscene and insulting” 9p pay rise
PCS members take action at Computer Sciences CorporationRead more…
Union demands the Living Wage for workers at Lloyds Bank
Bank made £1.8bn profit but still refuses to pay staff £7.85 a hourRead more…
May Day rally and festival in heart of Kent coal field
Transport union RMT is supporting a major rally and festival in the heart of the Kent coal fields over the coming May Day bank holiday weekend.Read more…
China’s labour activists unhindered by government clampdown
Peng Jiayong, a Chinese labour rights activist who was severely beaten and hospitalised due to his active involvement in the Cui Heng factory workers’ strike, told USi despite the threat and violence…Read more…
Sellafield workers vote for industrial action over health and safety
Unite urges employer to get back round the negotiating tabs to resolve disputeRead more…
NUJ condemns “skint” Express owner who finds £1m to give UKIP
Journalists on Desmond’s newspaper have not received a pay rise in seven yearsRead more…
BME workers trapped in low-paid jobs, says report
TUC research shows black and Asian workers are disproportionately affected by the rise in casualisationRead more…
Dave Ward wins CWU general election secretary
Incumbent general secretary loses election to his deputyRead more…
Unite slams “barmy” UKIP
Union says proposal to abolish the Department of Energy and Climate Change would lead to chaosRead more…
Windsor change at the castle as Queen’s workers vote for industrial action
PCS members angry at low wages set to take action from end of the monthRead more…
Scotland’s National Museum hit by strike action
PCS members in National Museum Scotland today begin a two-day strike over the withdrawal of their weekend working allowance. Staff employed since 1 January 2011 do not get the weekend working…Read more…
The truth behind Tory tax policies
TUC analysis shows party has chosen to prioritise unfunded tax giveaways to the wealthyRead more…
NUJ anger at politicians’ “cash for access” election scam
Union to write to all parties to seek assurances that journalists will be granted fair access to general election eventsRead more…
Lewisham lecturers hold jobs protest this afternoon
UCU members fear 150 job could goRead more…
Fast food workers strike again
On 15 May last year, fast food workers around the world walked off the job to demand better pay and conditions. This year they’re back for more.Read more…
Hundreds of thousands of UNISON healthcare workers in strike threat
Hundreds of thousands of healthcare workers, including nurses, paramedics, porters, cleaners, cooks, therapists and health care assistants will be balloted for industrial action if a move towards a…Read more…
“Voting is the only way to change things” – stars shine in Unite election video
Ricky Tomlinson, Terry Christian and Sue Johnston encourage people to register to voteRead more…
Scottish TUC backs Fast Food Global
Scottish Trades Union Congress expressed support for Fast Food Rights Day of Action, launches call for city councils to make safe staff travel a condition for the granting of licenses.Read more…
“Toff Cameron’s having a laugh” – unions slam right to buy scheme
Tories accused of continuing destructive tradition of Margaret Thatcher over “politically illiterate” policyRead more…