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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.
Finishing the Job: Union leaders and experts say Burnham Government must go further to improve working lives
Read about our joint fringe with the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom at the annual TUC Congress
Uber criticised for failure to fairly compensate drivers affected by technical issues
London Uber drivers have criticised the platform for offering an £80 goodwill gesture after three days of lost work
Unions respond to Burnham’s first conference speech as Labour leader & PM
Union leaders praise radical vision, ask for concrete actions to follow.
Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
TUC consultation response by Peter Wieltschnig, Policy Lead, Employment Rights & Labour Markets & Tim Sharp, Head of Employment Rights.
Unions welcome Chancellor’s announcement that the Union Learning Fund will be restored
At Labour Conference, Chancellor John Healey announces that the Government will restore the ULF, five years after it was axed by the then Tory govt
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
