Sharon Graham at TUC: “No more political tail wagging the industrial dog”
Below is the full text of the speech Sharon Graham will deliver today to propose the composite motion…
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TUC Congress: Covid has shown what unions can achieve for working people
As we come together for the 153rd TUC Congress, I couldn’t be prouder of the role union reps, members and officers have played…
Could Labour conference really reject general secretary David Evans?
The Unite the Union executive committee has voted in favour of refusing to approve Labour general secretary David…
Unite, GMB Labour staff vote for strike action against compulsory redundancies
Labour staff represented by GMB and Unite trade unions have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action if…
Boost “stingy” bank holiday entitlement with four new days, TUC tells ministers
The TUC has called on the government to create four additional bank holidays, highlighting that people in some…
What Sharon Graham’s victory means for Labour and the labour movement
Sharon Graham has won the Unite general secretary election. She took 37.7% of ballots cast and finished 4,863…
Sharon Graham wins race to succeed Len McCluskey as Unite general secretary
Unite the Union has announced Sharon Graham as the winner in the contest to succeed Len McCluskey as…
Local councils face £3bn funding black hole next year, UNISON warns
UNISON has said councils across England, Wales and Scotland face a £3.09bn funding “black hole” in the next…
BFAWU prepares to debate disaffiliation from Labour if party expels president
The left-wing Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union (BFAWU) has set a timeline for the recall of its…
The Protection of Workers (Scotland) Act shows the labour movement at its finest
Today sees the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Act come into force, a significant step forward for safety and…
