End to Birmingham bin strike ‘within sight’, claims Labour council leader
An end to the year-long Birmingham bin strike is “within sight”, the city’s council leader John Cotton has…
Unite
‘Supporting trade unionists is in my blood but it’s time to stop automatic support for Birmingham refuse workers’
It is six o’clock in the morning, in a Birmingham suburban street. Everything is quiet and still. Then…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 22 March 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
Letters to the Editor – week ending 15 March 2026
Read what people have been writing to our editor about this week. Find out how to share your…
‘Be real Labour’: Unite cuts Labour affiliation fee by 40% and hits out at government
Trade union Unite has cut its affiliation fee to the Labour Party by 40 percent, amounting to a…
Unite to debate affiliation with Labour Party at conference next year
Unite will consider its current affiliation with the Labour Party at a conference next year, Sharon Graham has…
Unite forces Labour rowback on ‘grossly offensive’ comments about restaurant, bar and cafe workers
The Unite union has forced Labour to row back on “grossly offensive” comments about restaurant, bar and cafe…
Tom Belger column: ‘Union revolt as U-turn revealed on workers’ tips’
Will all waiters, baristas, bar and kitchen staff ever get a fair share of their tips? Unite and…
It’s bin a year…Unite strikes in Birmingham continue past the 12 month mark
As the clock struck midnight and fireworks began to mark the beginning of a new year, Birmingham City…
Who are the Labour affiliates?
As Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson battle it out to become the next Labour deputy leader, the race…
