Buses: Strikes at First South West
Over 300 bus workers employed by First South West in depots across Somerset and Cornwall have taken strike action several times to defend their pay and conditions.
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Bringing Comedy Unleashed to Manchester
Comedy Unleashed – a home for those who leave self-censorship at the door – has finally made it to Manchester. Workers interviews the Manchester residents who worked to make it happen…
Living with the Troubles
An exhibition at the Imperial War Museum North, in Manchester, gathers thought-provoking oral recollections from across the political divide…
1871: the fight for Wanstead Flats
Campaigns and direct action by workers in the 19th century saved Wanstead Flats on the edge of east London as an open space for the public…
Victory for Redbridge refuse workers
26 August 2024
Redbridge refuse collectors have won a new and improved contract. They had already taken strike action and were about to do so again.
Opera musicians fight cuts in Wales [updated]
26 August 2024
Faced with cuts that threaten their future and that of their company, musicians in the Welsh National Opera have voted overwhelmingly for potential strike action. They are facing cuts that threaten their future and that of their company.
Youth arts cuts in Wales
26 August 2024
A vital programme for young artists in Wales faces closure. Musicians and college staff are campaigning against this.
North Sea oil flowing – for now
26 August 2024
The new government is sticking to its energy policy guns with decisions likely to ruin North Sea oil and gas exploitation and risk Britain’s energy security.
Rush to huge solar farms
26 August 2024
Labour is pushing through the previous government’s energy policy. It has approved even more large scale solar farms despite opposition and with no debate.
Land grab opposed
26 August 2024
A proposed development in Warwickshire has provoked a challenge to the government’s ideas on planning and development. Villagers in Ansty are opposing a massive warehousing scheme proposed on adjacent green belt land.
Courts undermine oil
26 August 2024
The Labour government is using a court decision in June to justify its opposition to oil and gas production, threatening Britain’s energy security and industry.
Amazon recognition – the fight goes on
17 July 2024
Amazon workers have narrowly failed in a bid for union recognition. They have vowed to continue their struggle.