FBU and RMT join ASLEF and BFAWU in supporting MP’s leadership bidRead more…
International trade unionists sign Clerys workers’ petition in Dublin
Members of the international trade union movement signed the Clerys workers’ petition outside the department store in O’Connell Street, Dublin.Read more…
BREAKING: train dispute over as RMT accepts Network Rail offer
Mick Cask thanks members for their determination and solidarity during disputeRead more…
BSG calls for inquiry into police surveillance of trade unionists
Blacklist Support Group makes formal submission to the Home Office with suggested Terms of Reference for the Pitchford InquiryRead more…
Indesit drivers and warehouse staff ballot for strike action
Unite members angry over below-inflation pay offerRead more…
Teachers warn of strike ballot after pay talks collapse
EIS says rejected offer fails to address union’s major concernsRead more…
UNISON welcomes Solent University Living Wage pledge
Union praises “positive” step by university bossesRead more…
Unite fights to save Young’s Seafood jobs
Firm says 330 jobs at risk after it loses Sainsbury’s contractRead more…
Kazakhstan: legal shackles on workers’ movement challenged
A challenge to laws that shackle trade unions in Kazakhstan was mounted at the International Labour Conference this month – and activists hope this will boost workers’ efforts to rebuild grass-roots…Read more…
RMT members launch action on Scottish ferries
Union members work to rule at Calmac over pay, conditions and pensionsRead more…
Farewell to welfare – unions condemn Cameron’s £12bn cuts
Unions say Tory plans mark a dark day for equality in BritainRead more…
“Give us the Living Wage” – London journalists on strike
NUJ members employed by Newsquest take action over pay and redundanciesRead more…
Unions call for death of “zombie” TTIP deal
TUC wants European Parliament to reject trade deals that are not made in the public interestRead more…
Does the model need fixing? Adapting organized labour and trade unions for the 21st century
22 June 2015
James Wold, second year law student at Marquette University in Milwaukee
The Industrial Revolution brought with it two key elements that carry on today – the defining of education…Read more…
MU wins copyright case against UK government
Union successfully challenges government over private copying of musicRead more…
ASLEF backs Corbyn for Labour leader
Whelan says MP has the character, the vision, and the policies to deliver for all the peopleRead more…
Tata strike off as unions consult on new offer
Workers urged to accept offer that sees pension scheme savedRead more…
BREAKING: train drivers vote for Tube strike
ASLEF members expected to strike on July 8th after being forced to work weekends and nightsRead more…
Boss’s salary would pay the wages of 454 reporters – journalists begin 12-day pay strike
Journalists in south London today begin a 12-day strike over pay and conditions. Some of the NUJ members employed on the Newsquest titles are not paid the London Living Wage, despite the company’s…Read more…
“Lambs to the slaughter” – shocking report reveals 90% of social workers don’t have time to prepare court cases
UNISON calls for social work training to include modules about presenting in court and writing court reportsRead more…