Why university staff voted to strike and what it means for the labour movement
Across universities, the results are in: we are going to strike for better pay, proper pensions and decent…
Trade Unions
CWU votes to suspend any donations to Labour outside of affiliation fees
CWU, the left-wing Communication Workers Union for postal, telecoms and tech workers, has voted at its special conference…
Labour’s support for the nuclear energy financing bill is significant and welcome
The focus for environmental and climate policy this week has rightly been the COP26 talks in Glasgow, where…
Sunak’s Budget admits the harm done by austerity – but fails to repair the damage
A few days after the Budget, it’s clear that despite the Chancellor’s promises, public services will still be…
The elections bill is a brazen attack on our trade unions – it must be stopped
MPs on the elections bill committee will be debating proposals by the Tories this week that risk silencing…
The reality of fire and rehire shows why every MP must back Barry Gardiner’s bill
In my 34-year employment at Clarks, I have never taken a day off sick. That was, until five…
Unite policy conference backs new voting system for UK general elections
Unite has passed a motion at its policy conference today that commits the Labour-affiliated trade union to opposing…
How do we create meaningful work that promotes health and wellbeing?
The pandemic has thrust how, and why, we work into the spotlight as never before. Many of us…
Will the electoral college idea be sent to Labour conference? It’s up to the unions
Keir Starmer personally took ownership of several proposals for internal party reform yesterday. The Labour leader confirmed to the…
Labour plans to reintroduce electoral college for leadership elections revealed
Labour insiders supportive of the leadership have been making the case for bold internal reforms at this party…
