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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

WATCH: Highlights from Ep 1 of the Working Life Podcast

Lord John Hendy KC and Dr Nicola Countouris discuss single worker status and sectoral collective bargaining

ADCU elects new General Secretary and President

The App Drivers’ and Couriers’ Union (ADCU) announce the election of Cristina Georgiana Ioanitescu as its new General Secretary.

Baroness Maggie Jones announced as new Acas Chair

Baroness Jones will take over from current Acas Chair Clare Chapman, who has completed 6 years at Acas.
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