Unite warns the government that it has five days to stop NHS strike spreading and must convene pay talks now. Reporting by Unite Live.
Tag: Trade Unionism
Refugee solidarity is a trade union issue
Why the Trade Union movement must collectively challenge Tory divide-and-rule tactics and support the introduction of safe routes for refugees and asylum seekers.
RMT welcomes “rock solid” 48-hour strike across the rail ways
"Unity in our movement is now more vital than ever with the ramping up of attacks from the government" - Mick Lynch congratulates RMT members for a "rock solid" 24 hour strike and shows support for striking nurses.
‘Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism’ – a unified call to action from across the left
The 'Solidarity * Struggle * Socialism' conference saw hundreds of left activists come together, discussing key issues from supporting strikes to building an ethical foreign policy.
Community Organising to secure decent homes for all – Liz Cabeza, ACORN Haringey
"Each win sends the message not only to landlords who think they can get away with breaking the law, but to communities who once felt powerless, that housing injustice is not an issue to be tolerated or ignored."
Solidarity with striking health workers – Socialist Health Association
The Socialist Health Association urges activists across the broader Labour Movement to come out to picket lines and support striking NHS staff.
‘We strike for the future of the NHS’: RCN strike action begins
The largest strike in RCN history starts today. Nursing staff in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are fighting for fair pay, patient safety and the future of the NHS.
Back the PCS Strike
“Our members have been offered a pathetic 2% pay rise, one of the lowest offers across the economy" - after achieving the highest ever "yes" vote in the union's history, PCS members are out on strike.
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".
Support the nurses’ fight for fair pay! – Richard Burgon MP
As the Tories try to demonise striking nurses and shift the blame for the crisis in our NHS, it's crucial that we support nurses' fight for fair pay - Richard Burgon MP.