Deliveries of fresh produce – a top business priority for the Co-op – will be severely hit when more than 700 of its drivers stage a two-day strike next week in the dispute over transferring drivers…Read more…
‘Thin edge of the wedge’
Co-op drivers have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action over the proposal to transfer 87 drivers in the Midlands to controversial haulier Eddie Stobart Ltd (ESL). Because of the…Read more…
Children’s charity strike off
The strike over pay due to take place tomorrow (March 9) at the charity Action for Children, by members of Unite and UNISON, has been suspended. This is to allow talks to continue with…Read more…
Further education cuts show what this government is capable of
It was a pleasure to take part in the picket line at City and Islington College this morning as they took part in today’s national strike action. It’s clear from talking to members – like…Read more…
Well-run charities don’t treat their staff with contempt
It is not too late to treat staff – who have given so much – with the respect they deserve, and to negotiate with them in good faith. By doing so, a strike that nobody wants can be averted, and…Read more…
Children’s charity set to strike
Senior executives at Action for Children were being urged to resolve a long-running pay dispute through the conciliation service Acas today (February 15), as members of Unite overwhelmingly backed…Read more…
Zero. Nothing. Zilch. That’s not an offer, it’s an insult
Strike action is never taken on a whim – but sometimes it’s the only option when every other avenue has been exhausted.
The article Zero. Nothing. Zilch. That’s not an offer, it’s an…Read more…
Wake-up call
Crane operators at the UK’s largest mobile crane hire firm, Ainscough, have delivered a wake-up call to management, after voting overwhelmingly for strike action in a pay dispute. Unite is…Read more…
Support the Junior Doctors and Student Nurses
For years the government has been slashing at the NHS, cutting and privatising to boost the profits of the private health vultures (many of whom have unsavoury links to MPs and other decision makers).
Now Cameron and Hunt have decided to take on both …Read more…
“10,000 terrorists were ready to strike at any moment”
Hat tip Facebook “Red London” (I suspect that this may not be a strictly genuine Metro letter but…)Read more…
Strike over Smart meters
A week-long strike by EDF Energy workers carrying out Smart meter installations will take place next week (January 11), after Acas talks failed to make a break through. Unite suspended a…Read more…
TRADE UNION BILL: Government clings to concept of intimidation despite lack of evidence
20 November 2015
By Andrew Moretta, World of Work Project Researcher, Institute of Employment Rights
IER readers will recall that in July 2015 the government released three consultation documents…Read more…
Paediatric nurses in Antrim Area Hospital vote ‘yes’ for industrial action
Unprecedented turn out sees staff back action in dispute over safe staffing levels
The article Paediatric nurses in Antrim Area Hospital vote ‘yes’ for industrial action first appeared…Read more…
UNISON General Secretary joins Barnet strikers on picket line
UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis is joining Barnet strikers at the Mill Hill Depot today (Monday) at 7am. The strike is in support of the social workers, coach escorts, drivers, occupational…Read more…
Prentis warns of austerity’s risk to peace in Northern Ireland
General secretary takes ‘strong message of support’ to Belfast as latest group of health workers begin ballot for action
The article Prentis warns of austerity’s risk to peace in Northern…Read more…
The end of co-working
EDF Energy meter installers, fitters and repairers are to strike for a week in a dispute that could see them having to collect their Smart meters from supermarkets and petrol stations. “Collecting…Read more…
Pay rise win after strike threat
The threat of strike action by refuse workers in the London borough of Bromley has led to a ‘double your money’ pay offer which sets an example for other firms providing outsourced local government…Read more…
Civil Rights and the Trade Union Bill
I’ve written a piece on the Tories’ new Trade Union Bill and opposition to it, which has been published here.Read more…
Indesit national strike
This morning drivers and warehouse workers at Indesit depots around the country started their second strike over pay – this time escalating to 48 hours.
The strikers are based at Andover; Barnsley; Chepstow; Gateshead; Grangemouth; Hayes (west London…Read more…
Probation staff set for second strike in England and Wales
Employers walk away from ACAS talks – prompting new strike action on 14 September
The article Probation staff set for second strike in England and Wales first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…