‘Vaughan Gething’s ambitious co-operative agenda for Wales is worth voting for’
2024 brings a new opportunity for our Welsh Co-operative movement. Vaughan Gething is running to be the next…
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‘Tackling retail crime must be a priority for the next Labour government’
Last week, the Shadow Home Secretary unveiled plans to establish a new ‘charging commission‘ in order to tackle…
‘Electoral reform has gone from niche to consensus view – Labour must back PR’
“The flaws in the current voting system are contributing to the distrust and alienation we see in politics.”…
Labour shies away from rail strikers and PR, but tacks left on bus ownership
The unions continue to set the agenda today, and not just by paying their respects online on International Workers’…
Why USDAW now backs proportional representation — and Labour must too
USDAW this week took the historic decision to back proportional representation (PR) for Westminster elections. Our union represents…
Lillis re-elected unopposed to serve second term as Usdaw general secretary
Paddy Lillis has been re-elected to serve a second term as general secretary of the Union of Shop,…
One in four retail workers missing meals to pay bills, Usdaw survey reveals
Usdaw general secretary Paddy Lillis has accused ministers of offering “only sticking plasters” in response to the cost-of-living…
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…
The Protection of Workers (Scotland) Act shows the labour movement at its finest
Today sees the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Act come into force, a significant step forward for safety and…
The Tories must work with Labour to protect retail workers from abuse
2020 saw a spike in abuse, threats and violence against retail workers. But whilst the Tories shockingly fail…
