Government must let schools “go online to rescue Christmas”, says UNISON
UNISON has urged the government to “rescue Christmas” by allowing schools to switch to an online format for…
Unions
FBU slams “stomach-churning” disregard for safety by cladding makers
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised cladding manufacturers on the basis of Grenfell inquiry evidence for a “total…
The government must put conditions on support for Rolls-Royce – or risk jobs
Rolls-Royce has been faithfully served by the communities surrounding its Barnoldswick operations for nearly eight decades. It was…
Labour’s ‘Build it in Britain’ plan offers our steel industry a bright future
At Community, we welcome the Labour Party’s ‘Build it in Britain’ plan to support 400,000 new jobs as…
Give NHS workers pay rise by Christmas, unions tell Boris Johnson
14 health unions have urged the Prime Minister to award NHS staff with an early pay rise ahead…
Refusal to save Union Learning Fund “blatantly partisan”, say trade unions
Trade unions have criticised the government’s refusal to back down on slashing support to the Union Learning Fund…
How trade unions reacted to the Chancellor’s furlough extension
Rishi Sunak committed to extending the furlough scheme earlier today, with people set to receive 80% of their…
“Full of lies”: TSSA slams Tory mayoral candidate TfL bailout ‘facts’ site
The TSSA has criticised the Conservatives after Tory London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey launched a “facts” website about…
Prospect: We must fight to ensure every worker has the right to disconnect
The global pandemic has changed the national conversation in many ways. But for trade unions, perhaps no debate…
We must put food workers’ rights on the menu
Recently, a number of celebrity chefs and restauranteurs, including Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, signed a letter calling…
