What the coverage of the RMT strike tells us about the unions and the media
The general secretary of the RMT has, within the space of a week, become a television hero. It…
Trade Unions
Dhesi says he “definitely” did not receive memo banning frontbench from pickets
Tan Dhesi has said he “definitely” did not receive a memo reportedly sent by Keir Starmer’s office ordering…
We must keep up the momentum of the TUC rally and ensure workers are heard
Last Saturday, I took to the streets of London with thousands of other working people to make our…
Banning frontbenchers from pickets may harm Labour’s relationship with unions
“It’s not just a shame. It’s a huge historic amnesia.” That was what Barry Gardiner said to me…
Sunday shows: Government is “on strike and not doing its job”, Nandy says
Sophy Ridge on Sunday Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy said Labour in government “would get round the…
UNISON vote to back PR hailed as “huge boost” by electoral reform campaigners
Delegates at the UNISON conference voting to back proportional representation has been welcomed by electoral reform campaigners, who…
“Bully-boy tactics will not wash,” transport unions warn Grant Shapps
Transport trade unions have rejected the “bully-boy tactics” displayed by Grant Shapps today as the government minister warned…
Haigh accuses ministers of “provoking” rail dispute and playing “political games”
Labour’s Louise Haigh has argued that it is “impossible to escape the conclusion” that government ministers would prefer…
British trade unions would do well to back proportional representation
Rules matter. The UK’s long commitment to a highly disproportional ‘first-past-the-post’ electoral system impacts on the politics we…
Labour in Communications launches union general secretaries Q&A series
Labour in Communications has today announced the launch of a Q&A series with general secretaries of leading trade…
