We need to understand – and oppose - government attacks on democracy and the legal rights of the working class write Professor Keith Ewing and Lord Hendy KC.
Tag: employment
More than 30,000 civil servants begin new strike ballot – PCS Union
"Our hard-working members are fed up and angry with the way they’re being treated by a government that takes them for granted" - 30,000 civil servants begin a new strike ballot.
The Tories attack the #RightToStrike because people are fighting back – Laura Smith
Trade unions are at the forefront of the fight for democracy against plutocracy - Laura Smith defends the #RightToStrike from the latest Tory attack.
RMT members overwhelmingly vote to reject Network Rail offer
All strike action this week, around Christmas and into the new year will go ahead after RMT members vote to reject "substandard offer".
Under 21s face £2.5 billion minimum wage “pay penalty” for being young workers – TUC
“Too many young workers are being left hugely out of pocket because of outdated youth rates of the national minimum wage."
Cost of Christmas dinner has risen three times faster than wages this year – TUC
“Christmas should be a time for celebration... but soaring food and energy prices mean many families will struggle to afford the festivities" - Frances O'Grady, TUC General Secretary.
Why NHS workers are fighting back – Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No
Mental health nurse and NHS Workers Say No founder Holly Turner explains why the unprecedented strike action taking place this month will be a turning point for our health service.
‘Watershed moment’ – Workers in Ireland celebrate a historic fair tips victory
Workers in Ireland's hotels, restaurants and other establishments saw a huge victory on December 1st. Thanks in large part to Unite, it is now illegal for employers to keep tips meant for staff.
Union Building in the Platform Economy – Organising for a Change
In workplaces increasingly dictated by app based platform working, unions must meet the needs of insecure workers.
Mobilise together to protect and improve trade union rights – Mick Lynch, RMT
"Workers and unions are leading the fight back!" - Mick Lynch gives a rallying call for this weekend’s major campaign for free trade unions conference.