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…
Trade Unions
“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…
Surveillance isn’t new – but it’s now a critical question for the future of work
Over half of UK workers believe they have been subject to some form of surveillance and monitoring at…
How can we fight for digital rights at work? Interview with Sarah Murphy MS
“It’s not reinventing the wheel,” Sarah Murphy tells me. The Labour MS, who was elected to the Welsh…
Community: Any post-Covid changes to work must be made alongside unions
HeartUnions week takes place every February. It is a chance for all of us in the trade union…
