A Palestinian taxi driver was shot dead after a minor traffic incident with an Israeli settler.Read more…
Korean government steps up attacks on trade unions
Korean President Park Geun-hye is cracking down on dissent, introducing harsh new labour laws, and arresting trade union leaders.Read more…
German metal union opens joint Tennessee office with United Autoworkers
The powerful German metalworkers’ union IG Metall has opened a joint office with the United Autoworkers in Tennessee to promote organising in the American South.Read more…
GMB elects new general secretary
Tim Roaches defeats Paul McCarthy in election to succeed Paul KennyRead more…
TUC shock survey shows a third of people have been bullied at work
Frances O’Grady says people should join a union to be protected at workRead more…
Unions from 12 countries call for a global moratorium on fracking
Thirty trade union bodies representing tens of millions of workers have issued a statement calling for a global moratorium on fracking.Read more…
General strike in Greece as unions resist the Third Memorandum
Greek unions embark on a general strike tomorrow, in a move that is backed by the Syriza government.Read more…
Unions vow to take TU Bill fight to the Lords
MPs vote to pass “vindictive” Trade Union BillRead more…
“This is a real insult” – why lecturers are striking today
UCU general secretary Sally Hunt tells UnionNews her members have a clear mandate for actionRead more…
FE lecturers on national strike after being “offered” pay freeze
UCU members sick at bosses refusal to deal with real-term pay cutsRead more…
Survey: Trade Union Bill is a waste of time
Unite survey shows just one in ten people think trade union legislation is a priorityRead more…
GMB holds nationwide protests in solidarity with striking US workers
Union targets Marks and Spencer outlets, demanding Living Wage of £10 per hourRead more…
Shopworkers suffer in silence – quarter of violent attacks remain unreported
Usdaw’s annual survey shows 22% of staff do not report violent attacksRead more…
Top earners’ gender pay gap hits 55%
TUC calls for fair labour marketRead more…
EDF workers urged to accept new pensions deal negotiated by union
GMB says most members – especially women – will better offRead more…
As the nation remembers, war grave staff have their pensions cut
PCS says it will not accept £6k cuts imposed on membersRead more…
Driving us mad – two-hour commutes rocket by 72%
TUC calls for bosses to introduce more flexi- and home-workingRead more…
Lecturers at Open University vote to strike for first time in its history
UCU members concerned at job losses and closure of regional centresRead more…
Activists gather to mock Turtle Bay tipping practice
GMB calls demonstration in Walthamstow this eveningRead more…
Antrim nurses vote for strike action
UNISON members to take action over staffing shortages that put patients at riskRead more…