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Avanti nationalisation should not leave outsourced workers behind, says RMT
The government has announced the train company will be brought under public ownership by next March.
PCS responds to government announcement of dedicated Insourcing Unit and plans to bring outsourced Whitehall jobs in-house
"PCS has long campaigned for an end to the outsourcing model" - General Secretary Fran Heathcote
New duty to inform workers of their right to join a trade union delayed until Jan 2027
Duty was originally due to come into effect on 30th October 2026
New rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss from April 2027
Women and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will also be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid leave
Equity calls for AI protections as avatar performer Tilly Norwood turns one
Equity is calling for AI protections in the film and TV industry and the introduction of personality rights for all.
School teachers’ pay: Joint union response to Secretary of State
The unions say the Government must significantly improve pay and conditions to tackle the continuing recruitment and retention crisis.
RMT calls for action as rail assaults reach record high
The latest figures revealed a 12 per cent increase of violence and abuse against rail workers.
Pay Award fails schools, teachers and pupils – NASUWT
NASUWT has called on the Education Secretary to agree to urgent discussions on a long-term solution to school funding and real-terms pay cuts
NAHT(NI) to commence industrial action after negotiations fail to deliver workload relief for school leaders
The decision follows months of engagement with employers and the Department of Education.
Five-day rehearsal weeks agreed with National Theatre of Scotland
Equity has secured the first commitment to a five-day rehearsal week in Scotland for performers and stage management.
Resuming talks on NHS pay structure is essential to stop staff disillusion, say health unions
Fourteen unions representing more than 1.2m health workers are urging Health Secretary Yvette Cooper to make up for lost momentum
TUC unions unanimously back the call for a Second Employment Rights Bill
Unions have call on the govt to implement the Employment Rights Act in full and introduce further legislation to strengthen workers rights.
