Launch of TUC Education booklet ‘Progression Pathways’
GMB On NHS Changes
In reality Nick Clegg and David Cameron admitted that the original NHS plans were wrong and accepted after significant pressure from all stakeholders including the GMB the need for the plans to be...
Willesden MBE receives award from the TUC
Today (27 June 2011) saw yet more recognition for the contribution to increasing learning and skills in North and West London made by Tom O’Callaghan. As a Unite union learning rep (ULR), Tom has worked tirelessly for the cause of learning in the workplace at Metroline (part of ComfortDelgro).
Minister calls on universities to halt job losses
UCU Scotland welcomes welcomes the call from Mike Russell, cabinet secretary for education, for universities to avoid compulsory redundancies.
TUC concern over rise in deaths at work
Commenting on the latest figures for workplace fatalities released today (Tuesday) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which show 171 people were killed at work last year, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
“While you cannot read too much into one year's figures, everyone will be concerned about this rise in workplace deaths, especially given the steady fall in fatalities we have seen in recent years.
Strike ballot on First Devon and Cornwall
BUS WORKERS union RMT announced today that it has begun balloting on First Devon and Cornwall for strike action and action short of a strike in a dispute over the axing of essential staff transport.
TJ Hughes files for administration
Discount department store chain TJ Hughes has filed an intention to appoint an administrator after a supplier threatened to file a winding up notice against the company.
Cameron needs to build trust with local government staff
The prime minister’s speech to the Local Government Association can’t disguise the fact that only ‘honest dialogue’ will build the trust needed to improve council services and help reach a fair settlement on public sector pensions.
STUC Warns Against Complacency Following Reduction in Workplace Fatalities
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has given a cautious welcome to the news this morning that workplace fatalities have fallen significantly in Scotland. The HSE have released figures for the year to 31 March 2011 showing that fatal injuries at work have fallen from 23 in 2009/10 to 15 this year.
Public services poem raises the roof at Glastonbury
Latest stage of union's anti cuts campaign