Trade Unions
Reaction: councils and unions defiant over school reopenings
Reaction: councils and unions defiant over school reopenings
Up to 1,500 primary schools set to remain closed on 1 June in coronavirus rebellion
20 May 2020
British wages are being squeezed - here’s why
British wages are being squeezed - here’s why
Report says former Labour heartlands in the north of England have been hit hardest
12 Feb 2020
What is behind the Christmas rail strikes?
What is behind the Christmas rail strikes?
RMT union plans industrial action for most of December over role of guards
6 Nov 2019
Brexit deal: are workers’ rights at threat?
Brexit deal: are workers’ rights at threat?
Labour Party and unions say Johnson’s proposed withdrawal agreement spells ‘disaster’ for employees
22 Oct 2019
52 ideas that changed the world - 11. Trade unions
52 ideas that changed the world - 11. Trade unions
How organised labour fought for rights in the modern workplace
23 Aug 2019
Nutella protests: what workers are angry about
Nutella protests: what workers are angry about
Striking staff blockade French site over pay demands, halting 80% of production
5 Jun 2019
Are Amazon’s warehouse robots a threat to its workers?
Are Amazon’s warehouse robots a threat to its workers?
Accident in New Jersey puts new focus on retailer’s warehouse working conditions
7 Dec 2018
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Is this the end of austerity?
Is this the end of austerity?
Government public sector pay rise labelled ‘derisory’ amid fears it could be funded by further cuts
25 Jul 2018
India: shop staff win the right to sit down
India: shop staff win the right to sit down
One shop assistant in the state of Kerala says her pay was docked for leaning against a wall
17 Jul 2018
Union membership plummets among under-30s
Union membership plummets among under-30s
TUC boss says movement needs to show young people it is still relevant
5 Jun 2018
Uber gives UK drivers sick pay and benefits
Uber gives UK drivers sick pay and benefits
Ride-hailing app bows to growing political and legal pressure over workers’ rights
24 May 2018
Nationwide strikes bring France to standstill
Nationwide strikes bring France to standstill
Police fire teargas as protesters challenge Macron’s economic reforms
23 Mar 2018
Union warn of strikes over Ford Bridgend jobs threat
Union warn of strikes over Ford Bridgend jobs threat
American car giant denies cuts after reports suggest two-thirds of staff could go
1 Mar 2017
Labor Day: how and why is it celebrated in the US?
Labor Day: how and why is it celebrated in the US?
Monday marks the annual Labor Day holiday in the US – but what exactly are they celebrating?
4 Sep 2015