It’s not just about the chlorinated chicken – the potential dangers of an UK-US trade deal
Panelists highlighted the risks a UK-US trade deal posed to food standards, workers’ rights and the environment.
Trade Unions
Don’t force workers to chose between self-isolating or paying the bills, campaigners tell government
Workers who are asked to self-isolate should not do so at the expense of their income, say campaigners.
Britain’s biggest union launches new recruitment ad as membership ‘surges’ during the pandemic
Trade union membership, already on an upward trend, has ‘surged’ during the pandemic
Britain’s other trade deals may rely on getting a good trade deal with the EU
Trade unions say the UK’s access to EU markets was a ‘major driver’ of Japanese investment
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.
Tony Burke: Unions are back and we’re helping Britain
Trade unions have played a key part in tackling the crisis.
Outsourced Unison staff at UCL win better terms in time for Christmas
University agrees to equalise pay, pensions and leave for outsourced workers, including an offer of two weeks of additional annual leave from 1 December.
Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan will not protect UK worker’s rights
It is possible to protect EU workers’ rights post-Brexit, but Johnson’s plan will not do it.
2018 was the year video game workers finally stood up against their bosses
The people who make video games are fed up of being exploited