UK has granted dozens of riot gear export licenses to the US since 2010
Some of the equipment may be being used to crush Black Lives Matter protests right now.
Movement Politics
Unions are putting ‘work-life balance’ back on the agenda
A big dispute fund has been built up.
With a key college facing closure, trade union education is under threat
While workers face unprecedented risks to their livelihoods and safety, training for union reps is under threat in the North West.
Union membership rose before coronavirus and is soaring now
Union membership increased by 91,000 last year.
Tony Burke: Unions are back and we’re helping Britain
Trade unions have played a key part in tackling the crisis.
Trade Bill threatens our NHS and crushes scrutiny, say campaigners
“The Bill leaves our NHS open to further privatisation by Donald Trump and his private healthcare cronies.”
Union reps reveal impact of Covid crisis on workplaces across Britain
A new survey of over 1,000 Unite representatives shows a surge in mental health issues at work amid the coronavirus crisis.
REVEALED: Brits call for major overhaul of the economy after Covid
Voters say austerity hit Britain’s ability to tackle the pandemic – and they want to see major economic change.
Why the coronavirus crisis could bring us closer together
Let’s use this experience to build a closer-knit society, writes Omar Salem.
Gig economy fight-back: Union smashes crowdfunding target to take government to court
The IWGB want proper wage protection and sick pay for millions of self-employed workers, amid the coronavirus crisis.