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Belfast Sunday Trading Consultation: Usdaw opposes extended hours
The union has repeated its call for an industrial strategy that involves local and national government, retailers, workers and their trade union.
‘We can overcome obstacles’ – PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote
Fran Heathcote addresses opening of PCS conference with reasons for optimism despite the issues facing our members and the country.
One in seven UK workers have experienced a ‘clear violation’ of their basic employment rights
"Widespread and pervasive rights violations” have harmed workers throughout the UK across all employment sectors, UCL report says
Equity calls on new Welsh Government to put cultural workforce at heart of Programme for Government
Call to place culture, fair work and workforce sustainability at the centre of its new Programme for Government.
Ban on justice worker strikes contributing to ‘dangerous erosion’ of workplace conditions, unions warn
Ban has directly contributed to a deterioration in prison officer pay, conditions, morale, and retention.
NASUWT and UK Feminista join forces to tackle sexism and sexual harassment in schools
The joint project follows NASUWT’s widely cited reports on the negative impact of misogynistic social media influencers on children and young people.
RCA cleaners fired after protesting sexual harassment and workplace abuse
Two cleaners at the Royal College of Art have been dismissed after protesting over alleged workplace abuse and sexual harassment.
NEU to launch a formal ballot for strike action
Members previously voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action over the issue of pay, funding and workload in indicative ballots..
Performers at Durham Pride to benefit from Equity agreement – setting minimums for pay, terms, and conditions
The news comes ahead of Equity’s annual conference in Durham this weekend
NEU secure new workload protections in sixth form colleges
National Education Union members who teach in sixth form colleges have secured a contractual right to planning time.
RMT members at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) strike over pay & Minimum Wage compliance
RMT members will strike on Friday 8th May and Wednesday 13th May in dispute over pay and NMW.
The scandal of Britain’s courtroom gagging orders
Prof David Whyte of the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice writes about the retrial of the Filton 6
