Here is Len McCluskey’s speech he made at the Trade Union Bill rally and lobby of parliament, November 2. The Unite general secretary urged the packed rally to, “Stay solid together and…Read more…
‘Pitiful’ pay offer
Last ditch talks to avoid an escalating pay dispute at the UK’s largest crane hire company, Ainscough, are set to take place this Thursday (November 5) after members of Unite rejected a ‘pitiful’ two…Read more…
Women sea cadet disappears overboard after alleging rape: new calls for investigation
Crimes at sea are often not properly investigated because jurisdiction is complicated and many ships sail under Flags of Convenience.Read more…
The productivity challenge
Earlier this week I participated in an ACAS seminar on building productivity in the UK. I have written previously on the so-called ‘productivity puzzle’ and the critical importance of investment,…Read more…
One in four workers
For the third year in a row, the number of people earning below the Living Wage (LW) has increased, now standing at a record 6m – nearly one in four workers. The news comes as the Living Wage…Read more…
The poverty gap between disabled and non-disabled people has got worse
Is Britain fairer for disabled people? No, if you read across all the findings in the report of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published on 30 October, their five-yearly survey into “fairness” in Britain. This will come as no surprise to millions of disabled people living with the…Read more…
Highest prison injury and death figures for a decade reveal system out of control
New statistics released by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveal that 267 people have died in prisons in England and Wales in the 12 months up to the end of September 2015, an increase of 33 compared to the 12 months ending December 2014. This number in…Read more…
#MothersWork campaign will challenge pregnancy discrimination
When David Cameron wooed his party conference with a bold pledge to “end discrimination and finish the fight for real equality in our country”, I had great hopes that the Government would turn its mind to the widespread and growing problem of pregnancy discrimination at work. With evidence showing…Read more…
Ending check-off would make absolutely no sense
Ending union members’ right to have their subs deducted from wages would be disruptive, centralist and make absolutely no sense
The article Ending check-off would make absolutely no sense first…Read more…
TUC Rally and Lobby against authoritarian & extremist Tory TU Bill
Picture college is from yesterdays TUC protest rally and Parliamentary lobby against the Tory Trade Union Bill which is an attempt by the Government to attack fundamental rights and freedoms at work.
First, there was a lunchtime rally in Central Hall,…Read more…
Qatar Exposed
We’ll get this up on its own page eventually, but here’s the ITUC’s excellent interactive film archive of recent Qatar investigations, Qatar Exposed. With Qatar restricting access…Read more…
‘Walking away in their droves’
Northern Ireland NHS professionals from every healthcare union are to hold a protest at Stormont tomorrow (Wednesday November 4). The protest has been called over the mounting impact of NHS…Read more…
Episode 16: ‘Keep an eye on Juan’
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…
UNISON welcomes government climb down over restrictions on unions’ social media activity
Welcoming the news today (Tuesday) that the government has decided to abandon plans for unions to give two weeks notice of any social media activity when involved in industrial action, UNISON General…Read more…
Hundreds locked out of Westminster trade union rally
Trade unionists descend on Westminster to lobby MPs against TU BillRead more…
DLR hit by first strike in its 28-year history
RMT members take action over a range of issues after talks break downRead more…
Carillion in the dock over bullying claims as 51 workers go to Employment Tribunal
GMB members begin 35-day hearing in BristolRead more…
Construction workers agree 6% pay rise
GMB and Unite members employed under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) vote by 66.8% to accept new dealRead more…
‘Deeply unimpressed’
Just 14 per cent of UK voters believe the government’s handling of job losses in the steel industry has been effective according to a new poll which also shows that almost seven in 10 (68 per cent)…Read more…
NHS Cuts 1949
The new NHS faced almost immediate series of cuts as the new Labour Government attempted to address the huge war debts Britain had incurred, as well as an economy based around war production, a huge need for housing and NHS services for a working class…Read more…