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A decade on from the global financial crisis, the British economy faces increased risk of renewed recession.
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Record wealth inequality shows why our economy is rigged against working people
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Job losses at Npower show why we can’t rely on the private sector
Today’s announcement shows yet again why we need public ownership in the energy sector.
Kam Gill - 29 Nov 2019
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Collective bargaining - what is it and why it means higher pay for everyone
When workers unite to call for better wages and conditions, the boss has to listen. That's called collective bargaining - and we need more of it.
Janet Williamson - 23 Nov 2019
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10 ways that show the economy isn’t working for working people
After nearly a decade of austerity, our economy isn’t working for working people. It’s clear that the outgoing government has not stood up for working people and their families.
Nikki Pound - 22 Nov 2019
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