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Tag: employment
UCAS figures show acceptances onto UK nursing courses down by 13% – RCN
The UK government has ‘stumbled at the first hurdle’ by failing to fulfill the recruitment promises of its NHS workforce plan in England.
ONS figures show record number of workers employed on Zero-Hours Contracts
"What the numbers don’t show is the human impact of these contracts."
Amazon Workers strike on Prime Day and call for mass rally on August 5th
"This call to action comes at a time when an ever-increasing number of workers in zero hour, precarious, and gig economy employment contracts are getting organised."
Disabled workers facing wages squeeze with 7 in 10 on less than £15 an hour – PCS Union
New research from the TUC reveals that disabled workers are more likely to be paid lower than non-disabled workers with 7 in 10 disabled workers on less than £15 an hour.
Pay uplift for doctors fails to recognise or remedy their pay cuts in real terms – BMA
"This Government is driving doctors away from the NHS and this country; it needs to wake up and realise the true cost of keeping the expertise of doctors."
RMT reacts to Crown Estate £443M profits
“These multimillion pound companies have money to spare ... but have failed miserably to ensure that the offshore workers are given a pay rise."
The four-day week is a win-win for everyone – it’s time we change work for the better
The way we currently work is outdated and no longer fit for the 21st century, writes Miriam Salman, 4 Day Week Campaign.
Are you watching mister Starmer this is what an opposition looks like – Mass demonstrations in France
"The mobilisation is very broad, involving trade unionists, students, young people, the Yellow Vests, and the whole broad left" - Dave Kellaway gives an update on the deepening crisis in France.
Defend the Right to Strike – Professor Keith Ewing and Lord Hendy KC
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.