Water Commission has no answer
13 August 2025
The water industry is a mess. A report commissioned by the government on regulating the industry doesn’t provide any answers.
News/Views
Respect our bleeding skills say phlebotomists
13 August 2025
A group of healthcare workers in Gloucestershire are taking on their trust which refuses to pay them at the right grade. Strike action has been going on since April.
Cardiff bus fight for pay and conditions
13 August 2025
Cardiff bus workers, members of Unite union are to vote on a new pay offer after being set for three weeks of continuous strike action. They are fighting against low pay and poor conditions.
Bus disputes in south east England
13 August 2025
Arriva bus workers in south east England are being balloted on strike action over a below-inflation pay offer. Stikes could begin in September, resulting in major disruption to bus services in the areas affected.
Spreading war, not peace
11 August 2025
The Labour government has spread its talk of war to the Pacific, against China in particular. This is a dangerous development.
Ukraine – plain talking from RMT
11 August 2025
In contrast to the Labour government, the RMT union sees the folly in backing Ukraine against Russia. It says that won’t lead to peace.
Resident doctors prepare to strike again
14 July 2025
Doctors in training are once again taking strike action in pursuit of restoring their pay to former levels. They will need a flexible approach as they cannot rely on the continuing support from the public and colleagues.
Glasgow underground workers continue strikes after rejecting offer
3 July 2025
Members of Unite on the Glasgow underground are to strike again in July for pay, shift allowances and better working conditions.
The drive to war accelerates
1 July 2025
The decision to buy F-35A aircraft, armed with nuclear weapons under US control, brings us closer to war.
Questions and answers
Workers have many questions. Will there be a war? How can Britain secure the energy we need? How much of our food can we grow here?
Keir Starmer is endangering Britain
Keir Starmer and his government do not defend Britain. They do not act in our interests but cynically pretend that they do…
Cultural workers gear up for AI battles ahead
Artificial intelligence is touted as a means to boost economic growth. It is of course a great step forward and has great potential. But workers – especially in the creative industries will have to find ways to exercise control…