Bus drivers’ set for more strikes over poverty pay
As the ‘year of the squeeze’ kicks in, employees of two transport companies are to go on more strikes in coming weeks over an unresolved pay dispute.
Trade Unions
Victory for workers: Fire and rehire at shoe manufacturer Clarks is defeated
Nearly 1 in 10 workers have been told to re-apply for their jobs on worse terms and conditions since the first lockdown in March.
Tony Burke: Trade unions views about ‘unnecessary’ legislation dismissed by government
‘It appears the government has ignored the views expressed by unions and employment rights experts that this legislation is totally unnecessary and is purely punitive against trade unions.’
Schools at risk of staff exodus over low pay, UNISON warns
As thousands of UK schools take part in today’s ‘Stars in our Schools’ in celebration of support staff, a report shows the intense financial struggle of school employees on low pay.
UnionDues: Doctors’ union finds strength in its members’ patients
Tom Grinyer, chief executive of the BMA, is the special guest in the latest UnionDues podcast
‘More work for less reward’: Academics support strike action in new vote on pension cuts
University strike dispute intensifies as academics at 37 institutions support industrial action.
Tony Burke: Unite’s support for proportional representation is a ‘massive decision’
In an open and honest debate on electoral system reform, Unite votes to end support for ‘First Past The Post’ electoral system.
Unions must have a role in government’s plans to ‘build back better’ says TUC
With Britain facing a cost-of-living crisis, Frances O’Grady is calling on the chancellor to work with unions and focus the Spending Review on improving pay and conditions.
Green Party conference votes to support £15 minimum wage
The Greens have backed the BFAWU’s ‘Fight for 15’ campaign
Unite votes to back PR voting in Westminster elections
“Our political class has failed working people and our system is broken. It is time to change our democracy.”