RMT workers are defending not only their jobs, but the public interest too
Network Rail, the company that owns and maintains Britain’s railway infrastructure, has recently announced plans to cut over…
Trade Unions
How the labour movement reacted to the 2022 Queen’s Speech
Prince Charles outlined the government’s legislative plans in the Queen’s Speech this morning, delivering the annual address to…
Momentum to back public ownership of key sectors at Labour conference
Momentum is set to back a raft of policies at Labour conference this year including public ownership of…
Our winner-takes-all voting system is locking unions and workers out of power
Today, International Workers’ Memorial Day, is a fitting moment to reflect on those who have lost their lives…
“Historic amnesia”: Barry Gardiner on Labour’s relationship with the unions
“We need to understand our roots,” Barry Gardiner tells me. I’m sitting across from him, chatting about Labour’s…
‘Even if I was ill, I’d have to work’: Why we need sick pay for the self-employed
Being the Labour candidate for Silverdale and a freelance educational consultant, I’ve met self-employed people from all walks…
Unions march in solidarity with Ukraine in “fight for sovereignty and democracy”
UK trade unions will march in solidarity with Ukraine in its “fight for sovereignty and democracy” on Saturday,…
The labour movement must stand by Ukraine: join our historic demonstration
The Ukrainian people have won their first victory in their war to resist the full-scale invasion that began…
Strikes at a five-year high: who’s walking out and how can we show support?
The struggle is real – and it’s growing. More workers are on strike now than at any point…
Facing a new crisis, the Chancellor needs to work with trade unions once again
When Rishi Sunak gets up to deliver the Spring Statement on Wednesday, he will be delivering yet another…
