RMT workers are defending not only their jobs, but the public interest too
Network Rail, the company that owns and maintains Britain’s railway infrastructure, has recently announced plans to cut over…
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In a scandal even the PM cannot deny, No 10 is still not a living wage employer
Low-paid cleaners in East London came together in 2001 with their churches, mosques and community institutions and began…
ASLEF delegates reject motion to disaffiliate from the Labour Party
ASLEF delegates have rejected a motion to disaffiliate from Labour by 74 votes to nine after general secretary…
Labour selects two of its parliamentary candidates, but not without controversy
Delegates at ASLEF’s annual conference will vote this afternoon on a motion to cut ties with the Labour…
FBU votes to remain affiliated but source says “real discontent” remains
Delegates at the FBU conference have voted to remain affiliated to the Labour Party, but a source told…
Our winner-takes-all voting system is locking unions and workers out of power
Today, International Workers’ Memorial Day, is a fitting moment to reflect on those who have lost their lives…
‘Even if I was ill, I’d have to work’: Why we need sick pay for the self-employed
Being the Labour candidate for Silverdale and a freelance educational consultant, I’ve met self-employed people from all walks…
Police raid office and home of Unite employee in criminal investigation
The home and central London office of a Unite the Union employee were raided by police on Wednesday,…
Strikes at a five-year high: who’s walking out and how can we show support?
The struggle is real – and it’s growing. More workers are on strike now than at any point…
TUC: How the labour movement aims to facilitate peace and justice in Colombia
Figures from across the labour movement will gather at a reception organised by the Trades Union Congress and…
