The challenge can be put simply: how do we provide enough affordable homes to buy and rent where they are needed? Not by the dog’s breakfast of Tory housing plans. The Tory housing Bill now…Read more…
Episode 4: ‘Who do you think you are?’
Sounds familiar? If you work in the hospitality industry you can join www.unitetheunion.org – if you earn less than the Living Wage (£9.15ph in London, £7.85 outside) for just £2.10 per week….Read more…
Involving workers in key business decisions? The European way
At its 13th Congress held in Paris earlier this month, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) launched an initiative for greater workplace democracy. In addition to promoting a better framework for worker information and consultation, the ETUC r…Read more…
European regulation is good for you – Part 2.
Earlier this week I posted a blog about an EU evaluation of the European occupational safety and health directives. I complained that the Commission had not published the report, although a joint…Read more…
Protect world-class workforce
Unite has said today (October 14) it will oppose any compulsory redundancies in ongoing redundancy consultations with the iconic luxury sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin, over proposed job…Read more…
Spiralling debt
As society benefits from continual progress in science and technology and other advances, the idea that you would be materially better off than your parents – and that your children would be better…Read more…
Roar justice
‘Paws’ the lion, Unite East Midlands Community mascot, today (Wednesday October 15) had his first outing at Chesterfield magistrates’ court. He joined campaigners highlighting Sports Direct’s…Read more…
Are Strikes Really All That Common?
The latest figures suggest they’ve never been so uncommon. Being able to withdraw your labour is an essential human right, which is why Conservative ministers are usually careful to deny that the Trade Union Bill is an attack on the right to strike. But some of the Bill’s supporters are not very…Read more…
Gender pay gap reporting: is it anything more than a policy gimmick?
David Cameron’s attempt to claim Labour territory has included strong messages on the gender pay gap. In his conference speech last week he declared, “I’m a dad of two daughters – opportunity won’t mean anything to them if they grow up in a country where they get paid less because of their gender”….Read more…
Today’s labour market statistics: finally, employment growth and wage gains. But …
it’s about time many are still missing out and structural changes mean for many others work has become a much harsher ordeal there is room to do much better, but this is not permitted by government spending cuts the weakening of the economy remains a threat My post on today’s figures…Read more…
Taxpayers fund NHS trip
A Daily Mirror Investigation has revealed how a senior Tory enjoyed a visit to a luxury private US health clinic at UK taxpayers’ expense. A health watchdog admitted that Care Quality…Read more…
Episode 3: ‘I think we should join the union, guys’
Episode 4: ‘Who do you think you are?’ follows tomorrow
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Redcar closure defines government industrial policy
The Chancellor’s industrial policy is defined by deeds not words. Defining moments since May 2015 include the closure of our last three coal mines (2,100 jobs), two of the UK’s largest solar power firms (1,100 jobs) and SSI’s steel plant at Redcar (2,100 jobs). One common thread is a will, or the…Read more…
Negative inflation + lower growth = the Treasury must to do more
Once more the monthly CPI shows negative inflation of -0.1% in September. On a quarterly basis, inflation has been zero for two consecutive quarters, unprecedented territory for the CPI as the chart shows. CPI annual inflation, quarters Inevitably the …Read more…
The award of the Nobel Peace Prize shows the power of social dialogue
In a very dangerous and uncertain world the awarding of the Nobel Peace prize to the Tunisian National Dialogue quartet underlines the power and resolve to settle differences by working together in a…Read more…
Sports Direct chief in the dock
Campaigners will be outside Chesterfield magistrates’ court tomorrow (October 14) highlighting Sports Direct’s ‘shameful’ treatment of workers and poor corporate governance, as criminal proceedings…Read more…
You are welcome here
On Saturday October 10, members of Unite Community South Yorkshire branch, charities and local activist groups took to the streets to send a clear message to the government: refugees are welcome…Read more…
Government opposition to online balloting for unions is based on a misunderstanding
At the trade union bill’s second reading, BIS minister Nick Boles outlined his problems with online voting: My hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Jeremy Lefroy) raised the question of e-balloting, and he is right that there is no in-principle objection to the idea of voting online. The…Read more…
The end of co-working
EDF Energy meter installers, fitters and repairers are to strike for a week in a dispute that could see them having to collect their Smart meters from supermarkets and petrol stations. “Collecting…Read more…
When the archbishops say no
First it was Conservative MPs David Davis and Steven McPartland. Then it was The Sun – long the mouthpiece of the Tory party. And now this week, former leaders of the Anglican Church –…Read more…