Public sector workers record awareness raising single
A group of public service workers – calling themselves The Workers – have come together to record a song…
Unions
Making motorways safe and secure
It is now two weeks since the tragic accidents on the M5 and M56 which cost the lives…
Unite backs November 30th strike action
Unite has followed Unison and the GMB in backing public sector strike action on November 30th. 75% voted…
GMB votes in favour of strike action
The GMB is the latest union to back strike action on November 30th, it has been announced. Results…
The unions’ problem runs deeper – for unions and for Labour
I read Luke Akehurst’s concern yesterday about the strength of the Labour-union link, and about the decline in…
Skinner vs Clegg on party funding
Yesterday Dennis Skinner challenged Nick Clegg on party funding at PMQs – no surprises there – but what…
My biggest worry about Labour’s future
Recently I was asked what my biggest worry about Labour’s future was as an NEC member. This may…
Minister says unions should strike for just 15 minutes
Unison members back strike action
Members of UNISON have today voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action on November 30th. The union balloted…
In defence of the Union rep
The end-of-day adjournment debate in the Commons is normally a calm half hour in an empty Chamber, confined…
