Turn ‘Clap for Carers’ into cash for carers, say trade unions
Trade unions representing health workers have called on the government to turn the ‘Clap for Carers’ movement into…
Trade Unions
TSSA warns of national strike over change to social distancing rules
TSSA has warned of a national strike by its members unless the government gives reassurances that the two-metre…
The labour movement is facing unprecedented challenges. Momentum must be its ally
Even with massive state intervention, the long-term economic impact of Covid-19 will be profound. Once furlough ends, many…
The labour movement divides in its response to easing of restrictions
The Prime Minister has confirmed that pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, cinemas, museums, hairdressers and places of worship will…
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw opposes change to two-metre rule
The shopworkers’ union Usdaw has announced its opposition to the expected change to the two-metre social distancing rule,…
Momentum Renewal: The Labour left needs to get serious about trade unions
As a lifelong trade unionist, I’ve been heartened to see recent headlines announcing huge increases in trade union…
The ‘new normal’ must be anti-racist and tackle the roots of inequality
Unite stands in solidarity with all those protesting in response to the senseless murder of George Floyd, and…
UNISON: New data shows claims of protecting care homes “ring hollow”
UNISON has said that claims by the government to have protected care homes throughout the coronavirus pandemic “ring…
Predatory venture capitalists took over our care homes. This profiteering cannot continue
The shockingly high levels of deaths in our care homes appears to be one of the biggest scandals…
Get back round the table with unions, Chancellor – let’s agree a post-Covid plan
Over the past seven weeks, trade unionists have put in an incredible shift. Our members have worked in…
