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Minimum wage youth rates: If you’re old enough to do the job, you’re old enough to get the rate for the job, says Usdaw

In its remit for the Low Pay Commission, the Government said it “remains committed to removing discriminatory age bands for adults”.

Four years after P&O mass sackings government must close legal loopholes, RMT demands

Union says major loopholes remain and stronger legal and enforcement powers are needed to stop rogue operators exploiting workers.

RMT protest outside Transport for the North board meeting at the treatment of outsourced workers

Northern Trains currently outsources station staff, cleaners and security guards to companies like Carlisle and ISS.

Almost half of library staff axed during austerity- a new report from UNISON finds.

UNISON's 'closing chapters' report exposes the impact of austerity on council libraries.

Give workers a “seat at the table” in future pandemic planning to prevent a repeat of Covid mistakes, says TUC

The TUC sets out key recommendations to prevent the mistakes of Covid pandemic and protect workers.

RMT warns violence against transport workers rising as TfL host safety summit

Violent attacks and aggression against transport workers across the capital is increasing.

TUC – Employment Rights Act “an important step forward” for working women

New TUC analysis reveals millions of women will start to benefit from new workers’ rights measures from next month.

Unite vote to cut Labour affiliation by 40% on Bin Strike anniversary

Unite has voted to cut its Labour affiliation by £580,000

Get Ahead on Flex: health unions launch flexible working campaign in NHS

NHS employers must end postcode lottery on flexible working, say coalition of unions

Unions respond to the BBC Charter Review, calling for worker representation

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Equity address universality, funding, political independence and AI

Workers must have more say in how their Pensions are governed, says the TUC

New TUC report warns worker representation on pension boards is declining as UK shifts from employer-based pension schemes to multi-employer schemes

Government launches consulations on detriments for taking industrial action & collective redundancy

Govt seeking views on detriments on workers for taking industrial action & collective redundancy thresholds
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