Ferry workers rally to fight [print version]
The RMT and Nautilus International, the trade unions representing workers sacked by P&O Ferries, continue to fight the sackings.
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Civil service pay blow [print version]
Civil servants have strongly criticised the government, their employer, for setting a low cap on pay rises.
Migration: record inflow
More people are coming into Britain legally on work-related visas than before the Brexit agreements came into force.
Strikes and work to rule at Financial Conduct Authority
The ongoing pay dispute at City regulator the Financial Conduct Authority has entered a new stage, with action set to start in May.
Civil Service pay - little cheer
23 April 2022
Civil servants have strongly criticised the government for capping pay rises when the cost of living is rocketing. Trade unions are tacking stock on their response.
Energy for the future – maybe
23 April 2022
The government’s new energy includes a commitment to a mixture of energy sources. But the energy challenge for Britain will worsen unless the positive aspects of this policy are implemented.
P&O – ferry workers rally to the fight
21 April 2022
Trade unions representing workers sacked by P&O Ferries continue their fight the sackings with a series of rallies at ports around the country and outside the offices of P&O’s Dubai-owned parent company.
Greenwashing in Wales
Green initiatives are not always what they seem – as Welsh farmers, along with others across Britain, are finding out to their cost.
Employers – no interest but their own [Updated]
The ruling class never misses a chance to undermine workers. Under the cloak of helping refugees, they can’t resist the opportunity for hiring cheap labour.
P&O Ferries – the fight continues
30 March 2022
Sacked seafarers are taking the fight to P&O Ferries with demonstrations around the country in response to the employer’s brazen actions.
Economic war on workers being used to fund a military war
The government’s Spring Statement was a budget by a finance capitalist for finance capital. Its every action is an assault on our living standards driven by a legacy of debt.
Industrial action at the Bar [updated]
28 March 2022
Barristers began industrial action on 11 April over criminal legal aid fees after the government has delayed implementing the recommendations of an independent review.