Electricity and net zero
Decarbonising electricity generation may be a good idea, but it’s not happening – and workers are paying the price of massive government subsidies…
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1964: No to conscription!
Sixty years ago the youth of Britain made it clear that they would not be forcibly enlisted in the armed forces…
Social care needs fixing
Successive governments of every hue have failed to deal with social care. The elections hustings have done nothing to suggest any change.
Universities: Action across the country
Members of the University and College Union are taking action across the country in defence of jobs and conditions.
Taking Engels' name in vain
One of the most recent developments in Manchester City Centre, Deansgate Square, includes a luxury penthouse flat with an asking price of £2.5 million. The housing developer has christened it the Engels penthouse.
Tata 'bully boys' opposed
Unite confirmed that it would begin industrial action from 18 June in protest at Tata’s plans to close blast furnaces in Port Talbot over the next three months.
Amazon recognition vote
The ballot process for trade union recognition began at Amazon UK on 19 June.
Hacking threatens health
25 June 2024
A cyberattack on outsourced testing services in London has significantly affected patients. Resources for IT security do not match the risks of future attacks.
Fleet auxiliary fight escalates
Seafarers supporting the Royal Navy have stepped up their fight against attacks on their pay and conditions.
Rolls-Royce pay fight
3 June 2024
Rolls-Royce workers have overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay offer. Despite improving results the company is proving intransigent, and trying to create division among its workforce.
Junior doctors to strike before election
30 May 2024
The junior doctors’ long-running pay dispute is still not resolved. In the absence of a credible offer they are returning to strike action ahead of the general election.
Union says no to a ban on oil exploration
30 May 2024
The Unite trade union has launched a major campaign against a ban on oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. It says a transition in energy supply should not sacrifice energy security and workers’ jobs for net zero targets.