"We beg divided rather than bargain together whenever the employer knows we do not have the power to stop the job and do not speak for the majority." - Martin Smith on rebuilding national bargaining.
Tag: Strike Support
P&O’s CEO promotion an insult to workers everywhere – RMT Union
Disgraced P&O CEO Peter Hebblethwaite has been promoted, despite overseeing 800 unlawful sackings and countless breaches of safety under his watch.
Marking boycott to take place as University staff fight for better conditions – UCU
UCU confirm that 41 universities will be hit by a marking and assessment boycott in the coming months, as the fight for better conditions intensifies.
The Labour Left Rally for Internationalism, Socialist & Unity this Saturday
Join Tribune and Arise Festival this May Day weekend to support alternative solutions to the crises... and build a united, internationalist movement for change.
GSK workers vote to strike, for the first time ever – Unite Live
"GSK pocketed more than £34 billion in profits last year yet expects its workforce to swallow a pay cut in the midst of a cost of living crisis... this is simply not acceptable" - Sharon Graham
Major victory for outsourced NHS workers at Barts – Unite the Union
“The agreement negotiated between Unite and Barts is a significant step forward. The workers have tirelessly campaigned and their solidarity has paid off. Barts has set an example which other NHS trusts should follow."
International report highlights impact of casualisation on academic freedom – University and College Union (UCU)
An international group of experts have this month called on the UK government to address issues of job insecurity in UK universities. The call was in response to evidence from the UCU about the impact of casualisation on academic freedom.
Croydon Hospital workers to be balloted for strike action over pay
GMB union members employed as porters and domestics at Croydon University Hospital are to be balloted for strike action over pay rates and access to sick pay.
Heart Unions Week – Beth Winter MP & Jason Richards, Rhondda Cynon Taff TUC
"We cannot afford to wait around for a future Labour victory, we act now. It is vital that the working class look outside Parliament to the Trades Unions to tackle the cost-of-living crisis." #HeartUnions
Strong picket lines as ten days of strike action begins at UK universities
Up to ten days of strike action began today at universities across the UK over devastating cuts to pensions and deteriorating pay & working conditions.