Equalities has always been central to my trade unionism: if we are not about equality, then we are nothing.
The new Tory Government has said that it thinks equality (other than economic equality, of…Read more…
BREAKING: Docklands Light Railway workers vote ‘Yes’ for strike action
RMT members vote for action in two separate disputesRead more…
Safeguard our jobs
At the Irish policy conference of Unite, held in Croke Park yesterday (May 12), Ireland deputy regional secretary Jackie Pollock called for action to safeguard jobs in the manufacturing sector….Read more…
Under attack
Sajid Javid, Vince Cable’s replacement as business secretary, today (May 12) set out his plans for office in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme. Javid, a former banker appointed…Read more…
Statement by UNISON Scotland Labour Link on Scottish Labour Leader, Jim Murphy
Tuesday 12 May 2015
"The scale of Scottish Labour’s defeat in the General Election result last Thursday indicates the need for a radical change in approach. The problems of Scottish Labour long pre-date this election and the current leadership.
"It is unprecedented for a party leader not to stand down after such a defeat, particularly when he loses his own seat. The campaign may have beenRead more…
And so it begins…
The newly elected Tory government has wasted no time in its assault on working people and the organisations that represent them, as business secretary Sajid Javid announced this morning (May 12) new…Read more…
Tories set to all but end right to strike – how shall we respond?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32702585
Unlike the Lib Dems five years ago it looks like the Tories intend to keep to some (at least) of their manifesto commitments.
The widely canvassed 50% turnout threshold for strike ballots (with a higher bar o…Read more…
When will all of our children and teachers have the learning environments that they deserve?
Anne Heavey is an Education Policy Adviser at ATL. Purposeful; Calm; Bright; Interesting; Clean. These words sum up the physical environment of both Stanley Park High and Springwell Learning…Read more…
Election- what it means to young workers
Last Thursday’s general election saw a Conservative majority government voted into Westminster. After having had the weekend for it all to sink in, it’s time to look at what the election result means…Read more…
Unite calls on Northern Irish Executive to act to defend manufacturing jobs
Added protections urgently needed to prevent off-shoring of jobs to low-cost economiesRead more…
Dunnes Stores concede Mandate Trade Union’s 3% pay claim
Mandate Trade Union has today (Tuesday, 12th May 2015) cautiously welcomed concession of their 3 percent pay claim for Dunnes Stores workers. However, the union says the pay increase must be…Read more…
BREAKING: Network Rail workers vote for pay strike
RMT says mandate exceeds “rigged” criteria proposed by the ToriesRead more…
“Oliver Twist had more power than us” – TUC on Javid plans
Zero hours contracts and poverty pay – welcome to life under the ToriesRead more…
Austerity March- London
Originally posted on Isle of Wight TUC:
Saturday 20 June 2015 Assemble 12pm, Bank of England (Queen Victoria St) City of London Nearest tube: Bank Organised by The People’s Assembly Transport…Read more…
Kenny squares up to “anti-union” Mandelson
GMB leader accuses New Labour architect of being “absurd”Read more…
Serwotka and Loach speak at National Gallery solidarity rally today
PCS rep Candy Udwin finally hears her case after being suspended on eve of strikeRead more…
Leeds and Bradford lecturers prepare strike ballot over 280 job losses
UCU members angry at plans to sack staffRead more…
2015-2020: a do-or-die period for UK trade unions
‘Trade unions will now pay a heavy price for Labour’s defeat. Tory plans are set out clearly enough in their election manifesto, including the much-trumpeted proposals for yet more restrictions on…Read more…
Environmental activists targeted by illegal blacklister support blacklisted workers in High Court battle
Environmental activists who were on a construction industry blacklist have spoken out in support of a High Court case against companies involved. On 14 May 2015, the blacklisting group litigation…Read more…
London Loop Walk Section 3: “Petts Wood to West Wickham Common”
The General election is finally over, for good or bad (and I think it is very bad). Yesterday I had my first free Sunday for ages and went off and walked section 3 of the London Loop Walk “Petts Wood to West Wickham”.
The weather was warm and mostly s…Read more…