‘Absolutely nothing’ done to boost workers’ rights a year on from P&O sackings, say unions
Unions have accused the government of doing “absolutely nothing” to strengthen workers’ protections a year after the sackings of nearly…
Unions accuse Chancellor of ‘declaring war on workers with Budget of cuts’
Unions have criticised the Budget for failing to tackle the pay disputes ongoing across the country. As the Chancellor delivered…
Anger as Shell profits rocket to ‘obscene’ 115-year high
Shell has recorded the highest profit in its 115-year history as it benefited from soaring energy prices, fuelling anger over…
Worst UK strikes in a decade as teachers, train drivers protest over new law
Swathes of office staff have been forced to work from home Wednesday as widespread industrial action closes schools and cripples…
Half a million Scots to strike in biggest co-ordinated action in decades
Around half a million workers across Scotland are set to down tools in a co-ordinated day of strike action. Civil…
Security guards to join huge day of strikes
Security guards are the latest group of workers planning to strike next week on what will be the biggest day…
Warning of ‘significant disruption’ on February 1 day of mass strike action
Schools, universities, the rail network and Whitehall will be hit by strike action on February 1 in what appears set…
‘Spiteful’ strike law undermines efforts to resolve public sector disputes, union chief warns
Attempts to settle public sector pay disputes have been undermined by “spiteful” anti-strike legislation tabled by the government this week,…
Government pressing ahead with ‘minimum safety levels’ Bill during strikes
The Government is pressing ahead with plans to introduce new legislation for “minimum safety levels” during industrial action. The Business…
Number of working days lost to strikes reaches highest for more than a decade
The number of working days lost to strike action hit the highest in more than a decade in October, as…