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International Court of Justice: workers have the right to strike under main labour law treaty
The opinion could lead to changes in labour laws worldwide in countries that have so far not recognized employees' right to strike.
PCS secures progress in Civil Service pay remit guidance
The union has been engaged in national talks since securing concessions from the previous government following industrial action in 2023
Justice delayed is justice denied: Unprecedented delays in Employment Tribunals in England & Wales causes crisis
Experts say there must now be radical change if there is to be justice for claimants.
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..
Google AI workers vote to unionise in a bid to resist military contracts
Google DeepMind workers will be the first major artificial intelligence (AI) frontier lab to apply for union recognition
