Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:09:00 GMT
Some employers flout the law. When this occurs there must be a robust and properly funded body to enforce the legislation that unions like the NASUWT have fought tirelessly to secure.
Category: news releases
Unite condemns the sacking of union leaders by LOT Polish Airlines
Unite has written to the president of LOT Polish Airlines condemning the airline's actions in dismissing the presidents of its two largest trade unions.
Unite calls for greater clarity on NHS ‘service reform’
Unite is seeking clarification on the wider NHS privatisation agenda, following health secretary Andy Burnham’s speech on the future of the health service.
Unite organises meeting to discuss jobs at Great Yarmouth Port
Officials from Unite, the UK’s biggest union, will take part in a public debate on the regeneration of Great Yarmouth today.
Major Boost In Justice For Pleural Plaques Victims Campaign
The campaign to restore compensation for pleural plaques victims has received two major boosts in the past week.
TUC Congress In Liverpool Carry GMB Emergency Motion Condemning Job Losses At National Grid
TUC Congress applauds the joint unions for organising resistance to these unjustified redundancies, and condemns National Grid for this act of corporate greed
Unions say national ballot for industrial action at Corus is imminent
Union representatives from across steel giant Corus gathered at the TUC in London today to challenge the decision by Corus to close the British Steel Pension Scheme to new entrants.
Newly appointed union leader vows to campaign for skilled manufacturing jobs
The newly appointed general secretary of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions has vowed to use his term in office to campaign to ensure the government protects and invests in skilled manufacturing jobs.
BA RISKS LETTING A CRISIS SLIP THROUGH ITS FINGERS, BA CONFIRMS INTEREST IN BMI, EASYJET ASKS LUTON COUNCIL FOR HELP AT AIRPORT ALL FEATURE IN TODAY’S BREAKING NEWS
BA risks letting a crisis slip through its fingers, BA confirms interest in bmi, Easyjet asks Luton council for help at Airport
all feature in today's Breaking News
BALPA CAMPAIGN ON AIR PASSENGER DUTY BACKED BY TUC
The British Airline Pilots' Association has spoken at the Trades Union Congress in Liverpool on the concerns surrounding Air Passenger Duty.