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…
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Union leaders criticise “lectures” from Bank of England boss over pay restraint
Trade union leaders have criticised Andrew Bailey after the Bank of England governor said in a BBC interview…
NHS staffing crisis “entirely predictable”, says cross-party group of MPs
A cross-party parliamentary report released today has warned that the government’s coronavirus recovery plans risk being thrown off…
New Unionism: Radicalism is sweeping through the trade union movement
There is a change in the air, a new wave of radicalism sweeping through the trade union movement;…
Unions demand urgent action to prevent disruption in schools as Omicron spreads
Education trade unions have called on the government to take urgent action to prevent disruption to schools in…
Left wins narrow majority in UNISON Labour Link committee election
Candidates on the left slate ‘Time for Real Change’ have won a narrow majority on the Labour Link…
Local councils face £3bn funding black hole next year, UNISON warns
UNISON has said councils across England, Wales and Scotland face a £3.09bn funding “black hole” in the next…
Health unions threaten strike action over NHS staff 3% pay award
“Another day, another U-turn.” That was Labour’s response to ministers announcing a 3% pay rise for NHS workers,…
Left wins majority in UNISON national executive committee election
Candidates on the left slate ‘Time for Real Change’ have gained a majority on the national executive council…
Unions urge ministers not to back compulsory vaccinations for care staff
Trade unions have urged ministers not to go ahead with plans to make coronavirus vaccinations compulsory for care…
