Commenting on the Government's plans announced today (Tuesday) in the Queen's Speech for a Welfare Reform Bill, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Responding to the Queen's Speech announced today (Tuesday), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
UNISON express concerns about plans to scrap SHAs
UNISON warns that Lib Dem/ Tory plans will undermine vital public services
TUBE UNION RMT today called on London Mayor Boris Johnson to make an urgent statement on the impact of the ConDem government cuts on the tube upgrade programme as rumours gathered ground that the works on the Northern Line will not be completed in time for the 2012 Olympics.
RAIL UNION RMT announced today they have given Southern Trains a deadline of this Friday (28th May) to confirm that they will not breach agreements on the extension of Driver Only Operation (DOO) and the safety-critical role of the Guard on their services or the union will register a dispute with the company.
TUBE UNION RMT today called on London Mayor Boris Johnson to make an urgent statement on the impact of the ConDem government cuts on the tube upgrade programme as rumours gathered ground that the works on the Northern Line will not be completed in time for the 2012 Olympics.
The strike is now in day nine. The meter is running at £7 million per day, settling the dispute would cost BA nothing.
On 26 May members of UCU at The Manchester College (TMC) are to be balloted for strike action in a row over worsening terms and conditions.
The new Government is completely ignoring the human impact of these cuts