Why unions need a supply chain strategy
International trade is too important to be left to economists, businesspeople, and politicians. It needs trade union intervention, writes Simon Sapper.
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REVEALED: Unite union reps report surge in mental health issues at work
While some employers have stepped up during the pandemic, it’s public health bodies which are side-lining union reps.
Tony Burke: It’s time to outlaw ruthless ‘fire and rehire’ practices
The government needs to practice what they preach about levelling up on job protection, writes Tony Burke.
Amazon’s relentless union-busting tactics have no place on our shores
A union is warning the tech giant against using corporate spies and Alabama-style tactics in the UK
How the trade deal Boris Johnson is pursuing threatens workers’ rights
The danger is that Johnson is eager to get a deal, so he could accept whatever terms the CPTPP countries demand.
Corporate-led trade deals are coming to Britain – and unions have to be ready
The Tories are trying to shut workers out of Britain’s post-Brexit trade deals, writes Unite’s Tony Burke.
Biden’s pick for top labour cabinet job could have massive implications for US workers’ rights
The big prize for US unions is who Biden will appoint as Secretary of Labor to replace arch-conservative Eugene Scalia.
Starmer’s Labour shrugs off Unite cut in funding
The party could become more reliant on wealthy donors as a result of the decision from its biggest financial backer.
The Bank of England Governor just backed up the Left’s furlough calls
Ministers must do everything they can to support jobs, says Andrew Bailey, as the income support scheme comes to an abrupt end.
100 hospital catering staff sacked after working through pandemic
Those who remain have had their hours cut.