Views from the March for the Alternative
Left Foot Forward’s Dominic Browne interviews celebrities, activists, union leaders and marchers from the TUC March for the Alternative on Saturday, March 26th.
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Why we need to March for the Alternative
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber explains why the March for the Alternative has come just in time.
Joining the March for the Alternative
The TUC’s Head of Campaigns and Communications Nigel Stanley explains how to join and prepare for the March for the Alternative tomorrow, Saturday, March 26th.
Labour must speak not only for organised labour
As predictable headlines follow Ed Miliband committing to speak at the TUC rally on March 26th, Rob Marchant takes a more detached look at how the relationships between Party, movement and workplace demographics interact.
Employment tribunal reforms will further erode workers’ rights
The government’s plans to reform employment tribunals are the latest in a series of proposals aimed at eroding workers’ rights, writes Ruwan Subasinghe.
Profound ramifications of Cameron’s u-turn on strike legislation
Ruwan Subasinghe looks at the coalition’s policy u-turn on industrial action legislation, exploring the intricacies of coordinated action and the legal ramifications.
Fighting the cuts: The false choice between networks and organisation
It is a mistake to set up a false choice between network and organisation; instead we should recognise that each has their strengths and weaknesses.
What are the prospects for another minimum wage increase next year?
The TUC will meet the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on Monday to discuss next year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rise. We will be asking for an increase of 3.5 per cent on all the rates, which would increase the adult NMW next year by 21p to £6.14. The NMW needs to increase every year in order to ensure that the earnings of low paid workers do not fall behind.
Thousands to rally against coalition’s cuts on eve of spending review
Thousands will today join a Westminster rally against the deep and rapid spending cuts to be announced in tomorrow’s comprehensive spending review.