Nicaragua’s good recent reputation on union freedom and workers’ rights has taken a massive blow as twelve workers, including young union activists, face gaol after riot police stormed their protest…Read more…
German Trade Union’s Reject CETA
In a surprise turn around the German trade union umbrella organisation the DGB have come out against the EU-Canada Trade agreement known as CETA. A document available to download here spells out why…Read more…
Brexit economics update: the economy remains sluggish
The economy has been slow to grow, a trend that predates the referendum, and there are signs it will get worse. The latest round of economic data from the Office of National Statistics gives us a more robust picture of the third quarter of 2016 and the…Read more…
West Sussex schools are running out of money – it’s time to fund our schools properly and fairly
Since Theresa May became Prime Minister in July, the Conservative Party have spent a great deal of time and money on educational hobby horses like grammar schools – £200 million of funding for which…Read more…
Fujitsu strike continues
About 300 workers at IT giant Fujitsu in Manchester will strike for 72 hours, starting tomorrow (December 10), in the long-running dispute over pay, pensions and job security. The strike,…Read more…
Wot, no Tories?
Dozens of Labour MPs came out to support Unite’s foodbank Christmas appeal in conjunction with the Mirror’s Real Britain and the Trussell Trust on Wednesday (December 7) just outside Parliament….Read more…
Scottish further education workers win battle for pay fairness
Months of campaigning and industrial action win improved pay offer for FE workers which matches that of lecturers
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‘People deserve better’
At Unite’s ‘pop-up’ foodbank outside Parliament this week (December 7), we spoke to Labour MPs Ian Mearns and Lisa Nandy (pictured), as well as foodbank manager Nathan Jones. …Read more…
Members fight back against derecognition threat
Housing association members could be balloted over industrial action at newly merged housing group, one of largest in Europe
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Making a difference
Unite has teamed up with the Trussell Trust and the Mirror’s Real Britain in a Christmas appeal in support of foodbanks. On Wednesday (December 7), Labour MPs came to support the appeal…Read more…
Greece’s endless struggle
Unions take to the streets, again, to protest EU and IMF demandsRead more…
Inside the hidden world of environmental health
Dead bodies, detective work and the truth about food poisoning – the work of the environmental health officer has no shortage of surprises
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Sixth-form workers consulted on pay offer for 2016/17
Consultation starts on 1% pay offer and deletion of lowest pay points in English sixth form colleges
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When work doesn’t pay
More than 7m people from working families are living in poverty with high rents and insecure tenancies often to blame, a damning new study has found. The report, carried out by the New Policy…Read more…
Trans equality debated in parliament for first time is slow but sure progress
On December 1st, Transgender Equality was debated on the Floor of the House of Commons for the very first time. Maria Miller MP moved the motion calling on the Government to review its response to the recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committ…Read more…
Women, crime and inequality
Official statistics show that you’re more likely to be a victim of violent crime or domestic abuse if you are a woman and if you live in a poorer part of the country. A woman living in one of the most deprived parts of the country is nearly four times as likely as a man…
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Get Glasgow moving
Campaigners are to lobby councillors at Strathclyde Partnership for Transport demanding affordable, joined-up public transport in Glasgow. And the Get Glasgow Moving campaign is also taking…Read more…
‘Tis the season… for the work Christmas party
For many of us, the annual Christmas party is a highlight of the work social calendar. A chance to pop on a little black dress or dust off our dancing shoes. A chance to catch up with colleagues – or…Read more…
Fabians to look into Newham Mayoral nomination Vote
I have made a complaint to the Fabian Society. Check out report below in Newham Recorder.The Fabian Society is “seeking further information” after its Newham members alleged they had not participated in a trigger ballot vote to support Sir Robin after the results were announced yesterday. The…Read more…
This kind of deal could become the norm in Brexit Britain – and we’ll all suffer as a result
The government has said it wants to invest in UK infrastructure, yet these are not terribly encouraging first steps. Ministers may like to talk about industrial strategy, yet they don’t seem to have…Read more…