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UCU condemns De Montfort University plans to re-employ staff through subsidiary company
UCU says the proposed use of a wholly-owned subsidiary company risks creating a two-tier workforce.
RMT slams LNER contractor as it scraps payment of Real Living Wage
Rail union condemns outsourcing company gatesolutions as workers take strike action.
ADCU calls for lifetime basic income for private hire drivers
The union describes the proposal as the centrepiece of a “Just Transition” for drivers.
NEU calls for new Ofsted leadership following member survey
Findings come after the NEU released research demonstrating that the new framework is driving excessive workload & harming wellbeing.
The Employment Rights Act 2025: consultations update
Consultations and documents from the Government's 'Plan to Make Work Pay'.
Transport for London urged to ensure London drivers are ‘not left behind’ by driverless cars.
GMB add their voice to a London Assembly report urging transport officials to hold off on introducing driverless taxis.
Unions respond as Ofsted survey shows new inspections harmed wellbeing
Ofsted survey shows new inspections harmed wellbeing of 88% of school leaders and staff
Oxford University Press workers demonstrate against offshoring plans
Striking Oxford University Press (OUP) finance operations staff continue their fight against offshoring plans with a rally outside OUP's HQ
UVW launches campaign spotlighting exploitation of London’s essential workers
United Voices of the World Union launched its “We Keep the City Running” campaign on World Day for Decent Work
Bakers union vows to fight for Greggs jobs
BFAWU vow to “do everything within our power to fight for and protect jobs” after Greggs announced plans to axe four factories and 740 posts.
NUJ welcomes Met Police confirmation that journalists’ data is no longer retained
The Catt case raises important questions about surveillance, privacy, press freedom and the limits of police powers.
Coastguards set for union recognition after Maritime and Coastguard Agency agree to talks
The MCA wrote to the GMB this week confirming it was ready to begin discussions over the introduction of a voluntary recognition agreement.
