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…
Unions
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…
Exclusive: Labour joins forces with trade unions for plans to boost steel sector
Labour has joined forces with steel unions for plans to buy, make, sell more in Britain in a…
Unite and GMB to ballot Labour staff over potential compulsory redundancies
GMB and Unite trade unions representing Labour staff have confirmed today that they are both holding an indicative…
The final days of Unite’s important general secretary election
Unite’s general secretary election is coming to an end. Monday 23rd August is the deadline for votes to…
Union Learn is a solid investment – that’s why the North of Tyne is stepping up
There’s an aspect of trade union activity that has increased Britain’s skills base, developed workers’ careers, boosted workplace…
