I think that the outlines of a future corporate governance model for the UK are increasingly clear. Whilst I’m a long-term, strong proponent of such a change, I think the range of voices in favour is a good indication that it is likely. In very broad t…Read more…
Spare a thought for the millions of night workers who won't get a lie-in when the clocks go back
We all depend on Britain’s night workforce, so let’s ensure they have good rights and protections at workRead more…
Newham Dockside Dusk
Off message. There has been some spectacular dawns and sunsets this month. This is view from the Cabinet workstations on the 4th floor, Newham Council Dockside, E16 on 6.12pm, October 5 (Google stylised photo but it was stunning at the time) Read more…
Glasgow equal pay talks resume after successful strike
‘The dedication to the cause of UNISON members has been incredible, and it’s been matched by the incredible strength shown by those taking action’.
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Bellman – more on vicarious liability
26 October 2018
By Paul Scholey and Tony Rippon, Morrish Solicitors
Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2214
Following a recruitment agency’s Christmas party, to which all…Read more…
Bellman – more on vicarious liability
26 October 2018
By Paul Scholey and Tony Rippon, Morrish Solicitors
Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2214
Following a recruitment agency’s Christmas party, to which all…Read more…
‘Slap in the face’
Unite members at Cammell Laird will be balloted for industrial action over the bosses’ plans to slash the workforce by 40 per cent – despite having work for the next decade on the order books. …Read more…
Fair treatment call
Unite, the UK construction union, has warned that the announcement today (October 26) that Laing O’Rourke has been appointed as the managing contractor to complete the troubled Royal Liverpool…Read more…
‘Missed opportunity’
When the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in England was first abolished in 2013, the government at the time said scrapping it would cut ‘red tape’. But five years on, all that’s been cut is the…Read more…
End austerity now call
Labour has called on the chancellor Philip Hammond to use next week’s budget to make good on the prime minister’s pledge to end austerity. In a speech to trade union and business…Read more…
Vulnerable people suffering because care workers are pushed to the limit, says UNISON
Care staff are often too overworked to have time to take elderly people to the toilet, give them a wash or console those in distress, according to a report published today (Friday) by UNISON. The…Read more…
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‘New way of working’
Newham Council and the Unite trade union are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached that ends the threat of industrial action over concerns at how a job evaluation process was carried…Read more…
All in a day’s work
As an ex-military captain who witnessed the horrors of the Bosnian War, Katie Watson, now a chaplain at one of the largest trusts in the UK, has seen humanity at its worst. It was this…Read more…
NHS Scotland faces huge challenges, but don’t forget the underlying causes
“The performance of the NHS continues to decline, while demands on the service from Scotland’s ageing population are growing. The scale of the challenges facing the NHS means that decisive action is…Read more…
Residents face losing essential services as council finance crisis deepens, say councillors
This new insight from those at the heart of decision-making on where money is spent – and axed from budgets – is deeply concerning.
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Council workers pawning belongings to make ends meet, says UNISON
It’s shocking that so many people in jobs are still struggling financially and living in poverty.
The article Council workers pawning belongings to make ends meet, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
Diesel exhaust is a major workplace killer – we need action now
Diesel exhaust is one of the biggest workplace killers, yet British health and safety regulations don’t recognise it as a carcinogen.Read more…
Austerity won’t be over until…our public services get the funding they need
The Chancellor has his work cut out to show that there’s “light at the end of the tunnel” for our cash-strapped public servicesRead more…
Five takeaways from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings
The most authoritative assessment of pay in the UK confirms Britain’s pay squeeze isn’t over yetRead more…