Author: Ben Sellers
Report calls on MEPs to fast-track approval of the proposed EU Platform Work Directive
Worker Info Exchange (WIE) & Observatorio de Trabajo Algoritmo y Sociedad (TAS) call for additional curbs on algorithmic abuses in the gig economy.
Looking back at Grant Shapps’ 16 point plan to “deal with the unions”
In August, Grant Shapps revealed a 16 point plan to deal with "militant unions"
FBU says plan for new curbs on strikes an “outrage in a so-called democracy”
Ministers are reportedly considering restricting or potentially removing the right of ambulance workers and firefighters to take industrial action.
Sunak and Shapps in rush to drive through anti-strike legislation
Tory MPs call for new union curbs as UK faces biggest wave of industrial action since 1989
From Pentonville to P&O: a crucial strategic summit for the movement
The Morning Star reviews last weekend's Campaign for Trade Union Freedom conference, supported by the IER
1.8 million suffer work-related illness in Great Britain
Stress, depression, and anxiety making up around half of cases
Women are three times more likely to work part-time and nearly four times more likely to work term-time only than men
TUC calls on ministers to quickly act on their promise to extend and strengthen flexible working rights
Durham Miners Gala 2022 – official film
Commissioned by the Durham Miners Association (DMA) and the Friends of Durham Miners Gala.
More than 10,000 ambulance workers vote to strike across England and Wales
No one in the health service takes strike action lightly – today shows just how desperate they are, says GMB Union
ITUC World Congress: new leadership unveiled
The new ITUC leadership has been unveiled at the conclusion of the 5th ITUC World Congress in Melbourne, Australia
P&O’s Peter Hebblethwaite wins worst boss poll
Peter Hebblethwaite has won the ITUC poll for the Worst Boss in the World.