Unite members take action at Hackney CouncilRead more…
The truth behind THAT Telegraph letter – GMB uncovers list of Tory donors, tax dodgers and blacklisters
Union uncovers list of shameRead more…
Labour promises to scrap ET fees
Unions welcome A Better Plan for Britain’s WorkplacesRead more…
GMB join in mass rally of public sector workers in Belfast to demonstrate against the cuts
“The message to Stormont and Westminster was clear – ‘hands off our Public Services'”Read more…
Tolpuddle 2015 tickets on sale today
Tickets are now available for this year’s South West TUC-organised event with Billy Bragg, Seth Lakeman and The BeatRead more…
Election pledge: Tories to ban trade unions from public sector
Conservatives fight back against “excessive” wage claims in the NHSRead more…
Austerity can lead to mental health issues at work, says report
Unions are finding ways of helping prevent mental health problems arising in the workplaceRead more…
Lebanese teachers join public sector strike
Teachers in Lebanon joined a strike across the public sector yesterday, fighting for decent pay.Read more…
Publicly-owned railways would be 10% cheaper, says new research
Unions say UK’s railways are the most expensive in EuropeRead more…
Queen (salary £38m) faces industrial action from staff (salary £14k)
PCS members open industrial action ballot at Buckingham PalaceRead more…
BBC managers walk out on strike over leave
BECTU members angry at imposed changes to schedulesRead more…
WIN! Aircraft engineer wins BA unfair dismissal case
Prospects hails “great result”Read more…
Milk strike off after “amicable conclusion”
Strike action by 100 milk delivery drivers, who recently transferred from Leeds-based Arla Foods to haulage company Moran Logistics, has been averted. The strike action due to commence at midnight has been called off. The members deliver milk to Tesco, Aldi, Morrison and ASDA supermarkets from Nottingham to the North East on the east of the […]Read more…
NUJ calls rally to defend local news as Trinity Mirror closes two more offices
Union says it will not sit back and allow company to slowly bleed newspapers to deathRead more…
SIPTU members to consider industrial action after break down of bus talks
SIPTU members in Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus will meet tomorrow (Tuesday, 31st March) to consider balloting for industrial action following the break down of talks, facilitated by the Labour Relations Commission (LRC), on plans to privatise 10% of public bus services. SIPTU Utilities and Construction Division Organiser, Owen Reidy, said: “The talks, between representatives […]Read more…
Dutch students fight for University free from commercialisation & colonialism
There is a growing student movement challenging the commercialisation of the third level sector. Students have been staging sit ins and occupations in Amsterdam, London, Ireland and art students in Algiers forced the college director to resign after weeks of striking. We have a report here from one of the students involved in the occupation in Amsterdam.Read more…
USi Exclusive: young Chinese labour activist: I want to set up my own NGO
This week, USi talked to a Shenzhen-based labour activist, who has been involved in major labour conflicts in the past few years. Recently he quit his job from a prominent labour NGO. He shared with USi his observations over the challenges of China’s labour movement, and his plan of setting up his own labour NGO.Read more…
Win! Union strikes first blow in zero hours contract dispute
GMB welcomes move to offer 150 permanent jobs in Marks and Spencer warehouseRead more…
North Sea strike gets closer after unions vote ‘Yes’ in consultative ballot
GMB and Unite members angry at attacks on their pay and conditionsRead more…
Government’s justification for introducing ET fees is based on myths
Thompsons Solicitors say fees are denying workers justiceRead more…