Blog listing
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Transforming the experiences of young people in the workplace
Beth Farhat talks about the year of the young workers - the problems that they face and transforming their experiences in the workplace by a reinvigorated trade union movement.
Wage growth, but only for the few
Recent reports on wage growth disguise the fact that only high earners are benefitting.
Interserve shows the Government still haven’t learned the lessons of Carillion
Just over a year since the collapse of Carillion, another outsourcing giant looks set to topple.
What have we learnt from the spring statement?
The chancellor's statement offers little to working people still bearing the brunt of austerity.
Government’s zero tariffs plan would be hammer blow to manufacturing
A proposal for removing import tariffs in the event of a no-deal Brexit would do serious harm to British industry. It will put thousands of jobs at risk and threaten key industries, such as steel, ceramics, tyres and glass.
Slowest economic recovery in over a century calls for £25bn spending boost
We are calling on the government to announce an immediate spending increase to protect against serious weakness in the economy.
A ban on zero-hours contracts - a victory for Irish unions
Irish unions have won a significant victory for the lowest paid, and most insecure, workers.
Women’s pay: time for government action to close the gender pay gap
Today is Women's Pay Day - a stark reminder that average women's pay in the UK is still significantly lower then average pay for men.
The Stronger Towns Fund: government offer won't help held back towns
The government's announcement of extra funding for English towns will do little to dent the damage caused by years of cuts and underinvestment.
