Without prior warning, Brendan Barber, the TUC general secretary, has announced he will retire later this year. Barber is only the 9th TUC general secretary since its formation in 1922.
Socialist Worker supporters are standing as part of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), and as the Scottish Anti Cuts Coalition (SACC) in Scotland.
Over 700 workers attended the CWU union’s annual conference in Bournemouth this week.
BBC workers could strike during the queen’s diamond jubilee in June after a ballot for action was announced by the Bectu, Unite and NUJ broadcasting unions today (Thursday).
Some 115 factory workers in Corby, Northamptonshire, received the shocking news today (Thursday) that they have lost their jobs—with immediate effect.
Tanker drivers in the Unite union rejected an offer from six oil distribution firms today (Wednesday). Unite is now seeking further talks through the Acas conciliation service.
The jury returned their verdict in the trial of Alfie Meadows and four other student protesters today, Wednesday.
The government pretends that its energy policies are good for keeping prices low, cutting carbon emissions and creating jobs.
Next month the caravan for a million climate jobs will undertake its 2,000 mile tour of 25 towns and cities.
Employment judges slammed the lack of legal protection for construction worker Dave Smith in a judgement released last week.
Some 100,000 health workers in the Unite union will strike to defend pensions on 10 May.
