Representatives from the TUC, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and Acas will sign an agreement later this week (Wednesday) which seeks to ensure workers' grievances that arise during the Olympics are dealt with fairly and speedily, and minimise disruption to the Games.
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:06:00 GMT
A survey of over 2,000 teachers on how children are taught to read raises serious concerns.
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:06:00 GMT
A survey of over 2,000 teachers on how children are taught to read raises serious concerns.
TUC Deputy General Secretary Frances O'Grady will warn today (Tuesday) that workers face an unprecedented attack on their living standards due to inflation, rising energy costs and tax rises, and argue that decent pay rises are vital for a stable and sustainable recovery.
At a conference organised by the TUC and Incomes Data Services (IDS) in London, Frances O'Grady will explain the three key pay challenges facing unions: securing fairness for public sector workers; negotiating settlements that reflect the cost of living; and winning the argument for better wages.
Barclays decision to award these mammoth bonuses to its top bankers is shameful.
Liberal Democrat-controlled Hull city council was accused of speaking with a forked tongue for slashing its youth services, while its council leader was writing to The Times complaining about the speed of the coalition’s local government cuts.
The government has failed in making its contribution to controlling inflation with its disastrous VAT rise.
Unite has written to the NFU president, Peter Kendall, asking him to join forces to urgently address the serious problems the agricultural industry is facing.
Unite has written to the NFU president, Peter Kendall, asking him to join forces to urgently address the serious problems the agricultural industry is facing.
Unite will take part in a rally against Tory controlled Southampton city council ahead of a full meeting of the council to set its budget for 2011-2012.