Fighting for the future of universities
The future of university teaching and research goes beyond the argument about pensions. So does the strike.
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UCU ‘fighting fund’ hits £100,000 as university strikes end
UCU said the support and generosity from students, sister trade unions and the general public throughout the disputes so far had been overwhelming, and would only help to strengthen members’ resolve.
WTO – no: 5 things every worker should know about digital trade
International e-commerce talks in Switzerland at the WTO are a chance to address inequalities, argues Laura Bannister.
The Civility Trap: Why it’s time the left got angry
What the left can learn from Greta Thunberg – and Trump.
Strike at Royal Mail subsidiary over ‘gig economy’ conditions
Royal Mail’s gig economy subsidiary faces strikes over wages, pay, conditions and contracts.
BREAKING: Royal Mail subsidiary accused of union victimisation as courier ‘sacked’ following LFF piece
Mike Hutchinson spoke out about ‘gig’ economy conditions at Ecourier – owned by Royal Mail.
Iconic Belfast shipyard and 79 jobs saved after nine-week sit-in
GMB and Unite workers on site at Harland and Wolff in Belfast, which now looks to have a bright future after sale announcement.
This new pan-European campaign could put workers back at the negotiating table
Collective bargaining is key to higher pay and better working conditions – but it has been under attack across Europe.
The Thomas Cook collapse highlights the lack of corporate accountability
With the collapse of another major British company comes another example to show how ineffective our corporate governance system can be.
Organising with love: How a new cafe shows the power of community action
After empty commercial space was transformed into a non-profit cafe helping homeless people, could it prove a model for elsewhere?