In blaming the civil service for government failure, pundits are playing a dangerous game
Think tanks and the Tories are blaming the wrong people for the UK’s bungled Covid response, writes Prospect’s Garry Graham.
Think tanks and the Tories are blaming the wrong people for the UK’s bungled Covid response, writes Prospect’s Garry Graham.
A new survey of over 1,000 Unite representatives shows a surge in mental health issues at work amid the coronavirus crisis.
It will lead to more staff going to work when ill.
Labour’s John McDonnell is among those backing a crowdfunder after precarious workers look set to be landed with significant legal debts.
The cabbies’ union welcomed the decision while the Uber drivers union called it a “hammer blow”.
“As we aim to reduce Driver incentives to improve our financial performance, we expect Driver dissatisfaction will generally increase.”
“Our members are not paid a king’s ransom and the pension is one of the things that encourages people to stay in the job.”
This is a movement that can win, says Momentum’s Becky Boumelha.
The union took a huge membership hit after Ministers ended the ‘check off’ system in 2015 – but they are bouncing back.
The NHS-owned company says it ‘can operate more competitively against private companies’. Workers appear to be paying the price.