Labour attacks outsourcing “obsession” as test and trace failures highlighted
Rachel Reeves has attacked the Tories for an “obsession with outsourcing” as a parliamentary committee criticised the “unimaginable”…
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How the labour movement reacted to Keir Starmer’s economy speech
Keir Starmer delivered a speech on his vision for the economy this morning, outlining a plan to “begin…
Low pay for social care workers “holding back our economy”, says Rayner
Angela Rayner is urging the government to increase pay for care workers to at least £10 an hour…
Social care has been neglected for years. It’s time for a national care service
Social care staff have been paying a shocking price for doing their jobs during the pandemic. They continue…
Wendy Nichols elected as new chair of Labour NEC’s organisation committee
UNISON representative Wendy Nichols has been elected today as the new chair of Labour’s organisation sub-committee known as…
Will the Labour leadership’s critics learn from the UNISON general secretary result?
The election of Christina McAnea as UNISON’s new general secretary is historic: the UK’s largest union will now…
Christina McAnea succeeds Dave Prentis as UNISON general secretary
Christina McAnea has won the contest within UNISON to succeed retired Dave Prentis as general secretary of the…
Close nurseries to all except vulnerable and key worker children, urges UNISON
UNISON has called on the government to close nurseries to all except vulnerable children and those of key…
Unions release joint statement slamming “chaotic” schools reopening
Six trade unions have released a joint statement on the safe reopening of schools and slammed the government…
Shelly Asquith’s TU-esday round-up: A bumper edition for the year end
It didn’t have to be like this, did it? We needed tougher measures to enforce safety, contain the…
