Unite members vote to accept Acas brokered proposals to end Fujitsu dispute
Unite members working for IT services company Fujitsu have voted to accept proposals to resolve the dispute between Unite and the company over jobs, pay and pensions.
RMT confirms dates for ballot for national rail operations staff industrial action over reductions in safety
RAIL UNION RMT today confirmed that a ballot for national industrial action involving Network Rail operations staff across the country will begin next Thursday - 4th March.
Teaching professionals most likely to clock up unpaid overtime
Teaching professionals are the group most likely to clock up unpaid overtime, according to new figures released today. UCU said it was unsurprised that teaching professionals topped the list, but warned the situation was likely to get worse for staff in both universities and colleges with swingeing cuts and widespread job losses on the cards.
UNISON slams British Gas for piling on profits while “fleecing” customers
Energy profits rocket
UNISON chief condemns RBS “Bonus Bonanza”
Wrong and immoral to pay RBS bankers' £1.3 billion bonuses, says Dave Prentis
Government likely to miss target on young people in education, employment or training, warns union
UCU today welcomed the news that there had been a reduction in the proportion of young people not working or in education or training. However, the union warned that recent history suggests the numbers are likely to rise from the next quarter and that the government is very unlikely to meet its own target in reducing the number of people not in education, employment or training (NEETs).
Welcome help for asbestos sufferers but disapointment on compensation ruling
The TUC today (Thursday) welcomed the introduction of measures for workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases, but criticised the Government's decision not to reintroduce compensation for those who are diagnosed with pleural plaques.
Mega bonuses show banks can easily afford a Robin Hood Tax, says TUC
Commenting on plans by the Royal Bank of Scotland to pay out £1.3 billion in bonuses for 2009, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Court of Appeal victory for professor in remarked exam papers row
UCU has hailed a victory in the Court of Appeal for former Bournemouth University professor, Dr Paul Buckland, as an important victory for everyone who values high standards and probity in education.
GMB Welcome Some Aspects Of Announcement By The Government But Are Disappointed That Pleural Plaques Will Not Be Compensated
Until everyone suffering from pleural plaques receives the same level of compensation, regardless of where or when they were exposed, GMB will continue to campaign for compensation and justice for all