Extortionate rail fares that never fail to rise above the rate of inflation now seem as British as dreary weather. Europe, however, is known for having friendlier climes and superior…Read more…
‘Remarkable’ transformation
On its first anniversary British Steel, which took over Tata’s Scunthorpe steelworks last year, has given workers a 5 percent stake in the business after returning a profit of £47m. Unite…Read more…
Chantal Mouffe interviewed in 2007
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United Steelworkers Slams Trump Paris Decision.
United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard released the following statement after President Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement….Read more…
The timing of complaints to the Certification Officer
Regular readers (Sid and Doris Rulebook Anorak) will know that this blog is knowledgeable about the work of the Certification Officer, to whom some bloke called Coyne has today complained about the recent election for General Secretary of UNITE.
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Growth of insecure work has added to labour market disadvantage for Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups
The growth of insecure work has exacerbated the inequalities that Black, Asian and minority (BAME) ethnic workers already face. The experience of insecure work differs between different ethnic groups, but the overall pattern is one in which BAME worker…Read more…
Pupils’ safety at risk as further schools cuts loom, says UNISON
School administrators, business managers and finance workers are regularly administering first aid, handing out medicines to pupils and conducting criminal record checks because of cuts in the number…Read more…
“Corbyn Shock Surge in London”
Not that I would normally believe a word that the @EveningStandard says but hmmmm…..Read more…
What do the smaller parties offer workers?
01 June 2017
The Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru, The Green Party and UKIP were all given a platform at last night’s BBC Debate, but they didn’t get the opportunity to share their…Read more…
The Stakes: Employment Rights
01 June 2017
There has been a Conservative Prime Minister in Number 10 since the Coalition government formed in 2010. Although Theresa May has attempted to rebrand the Tories as “the party of…Read more…
How would Labour’s Manifesto pledges affect the everyday worker?
01 June 2017
Workers’ rights have become a key political battleground at this year’s election following exposes of dire conditions at some major chains like Sports Direct, and high-profile legal…Read more…
General Election – next week!
Dear John
It’s a week to go. The polls are narrowing. The next five years are about to be decided. If you have any time over the next week, please come out now to help Labour. The weather’s nice and it might even be fun…
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Lifeline collapse
The shock collapse of the UK’s leading drug and alcohol charity, Lifeline, which was heavily reliant on income from public sector contracts, should set alarm bells ringing, Unite has warned, as it…Read more…
Strike vote over cuts
Refuse collection workers at Birmingham city council have started voting in an industrial action ballot today (May 31) amid accusations of financial mismanagement and an overspend by council bosses…Read more…
The CLASS Take: The Conservative Workers’ Rights Proposals
31 May 2017
By Faiza Shaheen, Director of CLASS
Director of the CLASS Think Tank Faiza Shaheen comments on the Conservative Party Manifesto pledges for workers’ rights.
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‘Hidden’ food banks
Hundreds of “hidden” food banks have revealed record levels of food poverty in the UK. Research from the Independent Food Aid Network (Ifan) indicates that the true level of food poverty…Read more…
Morning Star to publish General Election Special edition
Britain’s only socialist daily newspaper is producing a special bumper election edition to be handed out free at supermarkets June 1st (Thursday). 175,000 copies of the Morning Star – featuring…Read more…
Captain SKA – Liar Liar GE2017
Stanlow pensions row
Essar Stanlow staff at the refinery plant in Ellesmere Port are being balloted for industrial action in a row over pensions. Unite started balloting over 350 of its members in the collective…Read more…
Sticking together
Members of Unite have stuck together on the first day (May 30) of 11 days of scheduled strikes, in a dispute over pay, at the Stafford factory of Bostik the adhesive and sealant manufacturer. …Read more…