Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: Back to school, driving change and fighting the power
It’s not just parliament being shut down, or even the streets outside. While it might not yet be…
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Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: From parliament to the picket lines
A new Prime Minister, 39°C heat and the end of Love Island: it’s all been kicking off since…
WATCH: unionstogether relaunch as Labour🌹Unions
On Monday, unionstogether (also known as the national trade union and Labour Party liaison organisation, or TULO) relaunched…
Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: Why you should boycott the gym… and other ways to support strikes
Pause the pilates – the weights can wait. Unite members are asking you to boycott the gym. If…
Labour’s two Brexit scenarios, as set out by trade unions
Labour-affiliated trade unions met today to discuss the party’s Brexit position. Pressure has been building on the leadership,…
We must do more to protect shopworkers from violence
A campaign led by Labour MPs for tougher penalties for attacks on shopworkers has united the retail sector…
Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: Boohoo, Netflix and more
For the first time, my column now looks at the breadth of industrial action taking place across trade…
Poll showing support for public vote among trade unionists “not credible”, says Unite
Almost two thirds of trade unionists support the idea of another EU referendum, rising to three quarters among…
“Divided parties never win elections” – Dave Prentis opens UNISON conference
Below is the full text of the UNISON annual conference opening speech made by general secretary Dave Prentis. …
ASLEF launches report to boost diversity among train drivers
ASLEF launched its new report, On Track With Diversity, today. According to Britain’s trade union for train drivers,…
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