The reality of fire and rehire shows why every MP must back Barry Gardiner’s bill
In my 34-year employment at Clarks, I have never taken a day off sick. That was, until five…
Unions
Unite policy conference backs new voting system for UK general elections
Unite has passed a motion at its policy conference today that commits the Labour-affiliated trade union to opposing…
Call for £10 minimum wage “desperately outdated”, declares Andy McDonald
Below is the full speech delivered by Andy McDonald, Labour MP and former Shadow Employment Rights Secretary, at…
Unite not “standing down from the political arena”, Sharon Graham says
Sharon Graham has described the idea that Unite the Union is “standing down from the political arena” as…
How do we create meaningful work that promotes health and wellbeing?
The pandemic has thrust how, and why, we work into the spotlight as never before. Many of us…
Labour “does not properly understand energy”, says GMB’s Gary Smith
GMB general secretary Gary Smith has told a party conference event that the Labour Party “does not properly…
Bakers’ Union disaffiliates from Labour during 2021 party conference
The Bakers’ Union (BFAWU) has announced today that it has decided to disaffiliate from Labour during its annual…
Rule change wrangling continues on the eve of Labour conference 2021
Anneliese Dodds has unveiled the first phase of the policy-building project launched earlier this year. Stronger Together: Labour Works showcases the work…
Starmer set to “take suggestions” on rule changes ahead of conference
Keir Starmer has declared that he intends to “take suggestions” and continue discussions about his preferred rule changes…
Will the electoral college idea be sent to Labour conference? It’s up to the unions
Keir Starmer personally took ownership of several proposals for internal party reform yesterday. The Labour leader confirmed to the…
