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Government publishes Electronic & Workplace Balloting Code of Practice
The code and the legislation permitting electronic and workplace voting methods will come into force on 25 August 2026
Coastguard CEO faces formal no confidence vote after GMB members’ call for independent review
Vote of No Confidence call comes following plans to stop remuneration payments to lifesaving volunteers.
NUJ welcomes victory for Vincent Kearney in state surveillance tribunal
On the 23 July, the Tribunal found that Kearney, who is now Northern Ireland editor for RTÉ News, had been subject to unlawful surveillance.
End the ballot threshold and allow e-balloting, unions tell new PM
PCS backs calls for Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, to introduce electronic balloting and end the 50% ballot threshold.
Prime Minister urged to honour Labour’s manifesto commitment on 50% strike ballot threshold
NASUWT's Matt Wrack raises concerns that the Government is seeking to tie the repeal of the threshold to a new monitoring and review process
Trade unions welcome new PM with advice and priorities for government
Andy Burnham was appointed Prime Minister on Monday after becoming Labour leader at the end of last week
FCDO staff continue strike action as union urges new foreign secretary to intervene over job cuts
The action follows the department's continued refusal to guarantee there will be no compulsory redundancies.
Science Museum security guards win up to 30% pay restoration after two years of organising and strikes
The workers took more than 50 days of strike action across 2024 and 2025, alongside colleagues at the V&A and Natural History Museum.
TUC consulation response: proposals on the school support staff negotiating body (SSSNB)
TUC response to the government consultation
Updated timeline for Employment Rights Act 2025 changes
The reforms within the Plan to Make Work Pay, including reforms introduced through the ERA 2025, will be delivered in phases.
Equity calls on Manchester City Council to ensure Pride performers are paid
Equity demands that performers left out of pocket from last year's Manchester Pride collapse are paid for their work
The Institute at the Durham Miners’ Gala
The IER held their traditional 'Eve of Gala' rally alongside the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom on Friday 10th July
