Union calls on members to take part in or donate goods to convoy travelling to refugee camp in Calais
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Union backs 18 June convoy in solidarity with refugees
DATA West London Division 1971
Draughtsmen’s and Allied Technicians’ Association (DATA) West London banner on the TUC march 21st February 1971 against the Industrial Relations Bill
formally The Association of Engineering and…Read more…
National Union of Agricultural Workers banner TUC Great March 1971
NUR Rail Union Banners 1971 TUC "The Great March"
National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) now RMT banners on the TUC Industrial Relations Bill march “The Great March” 21 February 1971
National Union of Railwaymen banners
Glasgow National Union of…Read more…
The chips are down
After a five month strike and an international campaign, the agreement represents a victory for the workers and addresses all of their major concerns…Read more…
Probation companies tell staff not to report sentence breaches, finds watchdog
A new report by the probation watchdog (HMI Probation) has found that the new private Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs) are telling staff not to take action against offenders who breach sentence terms, due to the risk of being fined. The findin…Read more…
GDP figures show both investment and profits in negative territory: the first time for six years
Behind today’s headline GDP figures are signs of corporate stress, with both investment and profits showing negative growth on the year – the last time this happened was in 2010Q1, at the end of the global recession. Headline figures confirm the ongoing slowdown. GDP growth was unrevised at…Read more…
‘Ticking time bomb’ for NHS
Nurses form the backbone of the NHS – they’re often the first person you have contact with in the health service when you’re born and the last member of staff who attends to you when you die. …Read more…
COHSE Northern Region Banner
COHSE Northern region banner 1986
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The EU — no friend of Trade Unions
This article was taken from “The Socialist”, dated 25th April 2015 — Original article here. — The ‘Remain’ campaign, including unfortunately most trade union and Labour…Read more…
French Oil Strike:
An Attack on Working People Morning Star MAMMOTH strikes in France have spread to the oil industry, leading to petrol shortages nationwide and adding to the government’s woes. The El Khomri law —…Read more…
Pension v ISA: what future for workplace saving? 27th June 2.30-4.40pm
This should be fascinating. A debate between the quiet and unassuming, Michael Johnson and trade union Baroness, Jeannie Drake on the future for pensions (or is it workplace savings?)
“Dear colleague
The coming year will be pivotal for the…Read more…
UNISON’s legal team wins prestigious employment law award
UNISON’s legal team has won the inaugural Solicitors Journal award for employment team of the year, against stiff competition from private sector law firms. The awards panel was impressed by the…Read more…
TUC United Against Racialism March
TUC United Against Racialism march circa 1978/79
(Note Barbara Castle, Harriet Harman, Tessa Jowell, Jo Richardson
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Let women be heard
Women’s voices are being drowned out of the EU referendum debate and must be heard, senior Labour women have said. The call, made on the same day as the TUC published a report highlighting the…Read more…
COHSE North West Banner July 1982
COHSE North West Banner 10th July 1982 TUC Rally, Manchester
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Fire and rescue reforms a risk to public and staff, says UNISON
Union hits out at plans for England contained in government’s police and crime bill
The article Fire and rescue reforms a risk to public and staff, says UNISON first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…
Dorset Union of Agricultural Workers 1949
Higher education members to be consulted on ‘meagre’ pay offer
Service group executive recommends industrial action after employer fails to improve on 1.1% for most staff
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