Irish academics support LSE students fight against corporatisation of education.Read more…
Art students in Ireland vow to fight for decent education!
Art students protest at what they claim as the irresponsible and neoliberal governance of their college.Read more…
“I’m not an anarchist” – McCluskey asks whether unions can continue to operate inside the law
Unite leader asks: “When the law is misguided, when it oppresses the people and removes their freedoms, can we respect it?”Read more…
“If they think by arresting me we’ll go away, they’re wrong” – Blacklisted author thanks supporters after cell ordeal
Author remains defiant after being taken to Paddington Green police stationRead more…
FBU welcomes justice for hero firefighter who lost his life battling blaze
Union will work with employers to improve firefighter safetyRead more…
School support staff at Nuneaton Academy ballot for strike action over job losses
GMB members angry at plans to make up to 16 of them redundantRead more…
Because you’re worth it: how to ask for a pay rise
As well as more money in your pocket, a pay rise can also give you confidence, and an increased sense of pride and enjoyment in your work. But getting one is easier said than done. Here are five tips…Read more…
Social insurance reform sparks a new round of workers’ protests in China
The recently revised housing fund withdrawal regulation has caused a new spate of labour strikes and protests in China’s manufacturing hub, as the new revision limits workers’ ability to cash in the money in their accounts.Read more…
Transport workers’ international investigates labour rights abuses on Thai fishing vessels
An ITF delegation has boarded industrial fishing vessels landing their catch in Songkhla port, Southern Thailand this week, as part of an investigation into labour rights abuses.Read more…
“We will not be intimidated” – blacklist protestors take to the streets again this evening
BSG members call demo outside Band Street station at 5.30pmRead more…
Neville Lawrence named as keynote speaker for Move on Up North
Line up completed for BECTU-organised event in SalfordRead more…
Win! Train strike cancelled after worker wins her job back
Diane Johannessen wins her job back after union interventionRead more…
RMT lifts the lid on London Bridge chaos
Union says fragmentisation and privatisation lie at the heart of the problemRead more…
Irish unions solidarity message to student occupation in Netherlands
ICTU Youth, Union of Students in Ireland, IFUT Support De Nieuwe UniversiteitRead more…
Scotland says No to TTIP: launch event 11 April
Come to the launch of the Scotland Against TTIP coalition, find out more about how TTIP might impact on Scotland and what you can do to stop it.Read more…
“I’ve learned the value of being a union member” – cocaine bus driver wins unfair dismissal case
Alan Bailes falsely accused of bring under the influence of drugs at workRead more…
Tunisian primary teachers to take action
Primary teachers in Tunisia are to strike on April 15th, joining their secondary colleges who are already engaged in action.Read more…
Unions worldwide welcome steps to resolve Kenya truck drivers’ call for union rights
Global road transport unions meeting in London today welcomed the peaceful return to work of Kenyan drivers and reinforced the call for union rights at Kuwait-based company Agility logistics.Read more…
Seven habits of highly successful jobhunters
Seven handy hints to improve your chances of preparing a successful job application and impressing at interview. Under pressure, kept late after work, probably not in the best of moods: welcome to…Read more…
Unite fears for sign language interpreters as further privatisation looms
Union fears cuts could affect deaf people during a vital medical procedure or on trialRead more…