Doctors and nurses' leaders warn sick pay is too low
Rising pressure on the UK government from unions to increase Statutory Sick Pay amid concerns about worker debt and health implications.
Union bosses hit out at winter fuel payments cut
The government has faced backlash for withdrawing winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners, impacting their financial security in winter.
Tories accuse Starmer of losing control of public sector pay with strike deals
Keir Starmer's government faces criticism for its handling of public sector pay negotiations, as strikes continue amidst rising demands for wage increases.
Doctors and nurses' leaders warn sick pay is too low
Rising pressure on the UK government from unions to increase Statutory Sick Pay amid concerns about worker debt and health implications.
Union bosses hit out at winter fuel payments cut
The government has faced backlash for withdrawing winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners, impacting their financial security in winter.
Tories accuse Starmer of losing control of public sector pay with strike deals
Keir Starmer's government faces criticism for its handling of public sector pay negotiations, as strikes continue amidst rising demands for wage increases.
Unions tell Reeves they expect huge pay rise in new year despite Budget black hole
Union leaders are preparing for a confrontation over public sector pay rises amid rising economic pressures.
Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises
Unite calls for a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich to fund public sector raises and NHS staffing.
The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial
Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
Unions tell Reeves they expect huge pay rise in new year despite Budget black hole
Union leaders are preparing for a confrontation over public sector pay rises amid rising economic pressures.
Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises
Unite calls for a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich to fund public sector raises and NHS staffing.
The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial
Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
Amazon, Tesla, Meta called out for eroding democracy
Large corporations, including Amazon and Meta, are undermining democracy through lobbying, union busting, and alignment with anti-democratic movements, according to ITUC.
GMB calls for government to prioritise union-friendly firms in public contracts
GMB urges the government to favor businesses that recognize trade unions in public contracts.
Ministers facing pressure from unions over winter fuel payment cut
Unions demand a reversal of the government's decision to strip winter fuel allowance from pensioners amidst upcoming votes in Commons.
Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union
The delay of a vote on winter fuel payment cuts during Labour Party conference has sparked outrage among trade unions and activists.
Starmer finds grateful TUC audience and paltry Commons dissent on winter fuel allowance | John Crace
Keir Starmer's attendance at the TUC conference signals a renewed dialogue with unions, contrasting with previous Tory leadership's absence.
Are Starmer and Labour really in hock to union paymasters'?
Engagement with trade unions is vital for any government serious about the economy and industry.
Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions
The Labour Party's upcoming legislation aims to significantly enhance workers' rights, marking the most ambitious reforms in a generation.
Strengthening workplace protections in UK could bring benefits for both sides | Richard Partington
Starmer aims to balance union influence while addressing economic challenges and wage stagnation, reflecting the transformed power dynamics from decades past.
Ministers facing pressure from unions over winter fuel payment cut
Unions demand a reversal of the government's decision to strip winter fuel allowance from pensioners amidst upcoming votes in Commons.
Winter fuel vote delay an outrage, says union
The delay of a vote on winter fuel payment cuts during Labour Party conference has sparked outrage among trade unions and activists.
Starmer finds grateful TUC audience and paltry Commons dissent on winter fuel allowance | John Crace
Keir Starmer's attendance at the TUC conference signals a renewed dialogue with unions, contrasting with previous Tory leadership's absence.
Are Starmer and Labour really in hock to union paymasters'?
Engagement with trade unions is vital for any government serious about the economy and industry.
Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the unions
The Labour Party's upcoming legislation aims to significantly enhance workers' rights, marking the most ambitious reforms in a generation.
Strengthening workplace protections in UK could bring benefits for both sides | Richard Partington
Starmer aims to balance union influence while addressing economic challenges and wage stagnation, reflecting the transformed power dynamics from decades past.
EXPLAINED: Why are there so many transport strikes in Italy?
Frequent transport strikes in Italy stem from the fragmented union landscape and the nature of public transport funding.
Fast-food manager hung picture of monkey in workplace and used it to harass black workers, ICTU conference hears
Racism is prevalent and growing in Irish workplaces, especially in behind-the-scenes areas where it is often ignored.
Middle East: Israeli court orders end to general strike DW 09/02/2024
Israeli labor unions have initiated a strike to compel the government to negotiate a cease-fire in light of the ongoing conflicts.
Cleaners at prestigious UK girls' school win dispute over pay and conditions
Cleaners at James Allen's girls' school gained improved pay, working conditions, and support from the community, leading to a successful resolution of their dispute.
Labour's radical employment rights strategy is risky but it could rewrite British Labour relations | Martin Kettle
Labour's new approach focuses on partnership between unions and businesses instead of conflict.
Defending working-class interests requires more than simply opposing immigration | Kenan Malik
Restricting immigration is argued as beneficial for working-class lives, yet genuine support may require more focus on empowering workers' rights and collective actions.
Swedish union slams Tesla for bringing in foreign strike breakers
Tesla has flown in workers from other European countries to work at its service centers in Sweden during a strike, causing backlash from local unions.
Lufthansa reaches pay deal with cabin crew after strikes DW 04/11/2024
Lufthansa agrees to a pay rise of 16.5%-17.4% for cabin staff by 2026.
Similar deals with ground crews and airport security personnel end a wave of early-year strikes.
France's foreign doctors suffer insecurity as understaffed hospitals struggle to function
Foreign doctors in French hospitals facing challenges post-pandemic
Shortage of medical staff in French hospitals highlighted by the situation
Vaughan Gething: Labour's resilient optimist and Wales's next first minister?
Vaughan Gething announces his bid to become the next first minister of Wales without explicitly mentioning the position in his statement.
Gething's trade union background and alignment with Keir Starmer's centrist political position are important aspects of his candidacy for the leadership role.
New plan for barring MPs arrested for violent or sexual offences from Westminster
Trade unions welcome new proposals for the exclusion of MPs arrested for violent or sexual offenses.
Proposals define the threshold for exclusion as the point of arrest, triggering a risk assessment by a panel of senior MPs.
Unions must resist the Tories' new anti-strike laws even if that means breaking the law ourselves | Sharon Graham
British government launching attack on trade union rights.
Minimum service levels regulations will create hostile environments for both employers and workers.