Unite members working at Tunnock’s biscuit factory in Uddingston are hoping that a planned meeting involving Acas will lead to a resolution to an ongoing dispute over pay.
TRANSPORT UNION RMT has confirmed that industrial action byAlstom-Metro tube maintenance staff over pay and conditions has been suspended following receipt of a significantly improved offer from the company.
RAIL UNION RMT today welcomed a 5.2% pay increase - without strings - secured by the union's negotiators for all South West Trains staff saying that it proves the benefits of strong trade union organisation and sets a pay benchmark for the rest of the rail and transport sector. The 5.2% increase will hit staff pay packets from this week.
Bob Rixham, Unite's national officer for railways, exposed the under-reporting of minor accidents amongst workers.
Commenting on George Osborne's speech today (Monday) to the Conservative Party conference, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Public spending cuts will hit the poor and the vulnerable and have a devastating impact on local businesses
Government's NHS White Paper will wreak havoc to patient care and waste public money
Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:15:00 GMT
The NASUWT responds to calls by Boris Johnson and the CBI to make it harder for unions to take industrial action.
Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:10:00 GMT
The NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, has written to the Chancellor setting out a ten-point alternative to the Coalition Government’s proposals for cuts to public services.
Commenting on plans announced today (Monday) by the Government to cut child benefit for higher rate taxpayers, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: