It’s the Gagging Bill, Part Two: The Trade Union Bill is undemocratic and will do nothing to address the productivity gap
It’s no surprise that a majority Tory government has immediately regressed to its worst instincts. Faced with a…
Trade Unions
Trade unionists launch group in support of Tessa Jowell’s mayoral bid
Today a group of trade unionists has launched ‘Trade Unionists for Tessa’ in support of Tessa Jowell’s bid…
Are the Tories planning to push through anti-trade unions laws?
The Conservatives could put forward new legislation to clamp down on strikes as early as next week, according…
Don’t just moan – moderates need to organise if they want their voices heard in trade unions
It did not come as a surprise that Unite nominated Jeremy Corbyn for the Leadership of the Labour…
The fate of trade unions and our party are inextricably linked
Britain has the most restrictive anti-union laws in western Europe, and this government is about to tighten them…
Unions Together Labour leadership hustings – how it played out
The four Labour leadership candidates today took part in a mammoth two and a half hour hustings, organised…
Jeremy Corbyn earns fourth trade union endorsement
UPDATE 16.38: Jeremy Corbyn has this afternoon reportedly secured the endorsement of a fourth trade union, the RMT. Again,…
You can’t replace the experiences of millions of workers with ‘aspirational politics’
Over my long life I have been many things: As a lad I was a child labourer who…
Why is attacking trade unions one of the Government’s top priorities?
The Queen’s Speech sets the government’s agenda for the coming parliament. And today’s gave a clear sign as…
Progressives want to mend, not end, the link
Last week, I – and 2,000 others – were followed by a new Twitter account, Break the Link.…
