Why the government is wrong to claim that pay increases for public sector workers will lead to further inflation
Unlike in the private sector, the public sector cannot increase its costs for consumers to make up for the higher wages.
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The damning chart which shows why so many public sector workers are striking
Using data from the ONS, the chart shows how much public sector pay has fallen behind that of private sector pay since 2010.
RMT’s Eddie Dempsey takes apart idea that giving people pay rises causes further inflation
“There was a study done by the Bank of International Settlements recently about the risk of wage induced inflation across Western economies and they said wages right now represent either no risk or actually negative figures”
International unions vote P&O’s Peter Hebblethwaite Worst Boss In The World
‘Hebblethwaite topped the poll which included Jeff Bezos’
The Conservatives claim to be the party of aspiration, but their broken safety net prevents it
‘A well-designed safety net would help people return to work when they can’
The Retained EU Law Bill is a disaster in the making
Trade unionists should recognise what is at risk from the Bill and its sunset clauses.
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of news from progressive outlets…
Union research shows major support for shorter hours, including 4-day working week
The Institute of Employment Rights surveyed 2,400 workers in these key manufacturing sectors and found nine out of ten workers are in favour of working shorter hours including a four-day week.
Radical Roundup: 10 stories that have got buried – Week 1, October 2022
The news you didn’t see this week…
Bernie Sanders arrives in London to back RMT strikes
“What is going on today in the UK is the same that is going on in the United States of America, the same bloody thing.”