Hull Stagecoach bus workers to strike

A huge industrial action mandate will see more than 250 Hull Stagecoach bus drivers, cleaners, engineers and commercial assistants take all out strike action from 7 October until 29 December. Hull Fair runs from 7 October to 15 October. ‘Palpable anger’ at a below inflation pay offer, lack of pay parity compared to other areas […]

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Unite’s Network Rail workers to join latest strikes

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has confirmed that its members employed in electric control rooms will join other rail unions in taking strike action next month on Saturday 1 October, Wednesday 5 October and Saturday 8 October. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said, “Our members at Network Rail play a crucial and demanding role in […]

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‘A budget for the rich’

New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, announced today (September 23) was widely slammed as a handout for the wealthy amid a slew of unfunded tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the already well-off. Following a long-discredited ideology of ‘trickle down’ economics, Kwarteng announced a £45bn tax giveaway to the wealthiest and big businesses. Commenting on the announcements, […]

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‘If we don’t vote then nothing will change’

Unite’s consultative ballot on industrial action over NHS pay in England closes on September 30. Each day this week, we’ll hear from a different member from our Unite health sector who explains why it’s so important to have your say on pay. Unite senior rep Laura has a unique, bird’s eye view of the huge challenges facing […]

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‘When we act together, we win’

It was only the second full day of strike action for Liverpool dock workers on Wednesday (September 21), but the atmosphere was already jubilant. Hundreds of dock workers were joined on the picket line by general secretary Sharon Graham, confident that their ironclad solidarity will, in the end, triumph. The more than 500 striking workers, […]

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