Labour announces plan to create single ‘worker’ status with rights from day one
Labour has announced plans to give people security in employment with the creation of a single ‘worker’ status,…
gig economy
GMB’s deal with Uber shows how unions can push back on insecure work
Last night’s announcement that the GMB, one of the TUC member unions, has signed a recognition deal with…
Government must back Uber drivers after court ruling, Labour tells ministers
Andy McDonald has called on the government to legislate after a Supreme Court ruling found against the “bogus…
Why I’m supporting the IWGB union’s #ClappedAndScrapped campaign
For Christmas this year, I’m donating a part of my salary to an amazing group of key workers…
Coronavirus is shining a spotlight on the perils of insecure work
The perils of the gig economy and the increasing prevalence of insecure work have been intermittently on the…
The gig economy isn’t doomed – just look at the Hermes GMB deal
The focus of this week has been the Prime Minister’s meetings in Belfast and Brussels, but for the…
McDonnell vows to boost workers’ rights in gig economy
John McDonnell will call for an overhaul of workers’ rights in the gig economy at the Trades Union…
Celebrate 21st century trade unions and get organised for Heart Unions week
This week (12th – 18th February) is Heart Unions week, a chance for us to show solidarity and celebrate the…
Re-invent trade unions for the era of Uber
Labour’s approach to employment must go wider than just the repealing of anti-union legislation. Of course, scrapping Thatcher’s…
Gareth Thomas: Disputes at Ryanair, Royal Mail and Uber show why need Co-op Party policies at heart of the economy
The breakdown in relations between pilots and management at Ryanair which led to cancelled flights for thousands of…
