Thousands of workers at the Network Rail maintenance company are continuing their ballot for strikes against 1,500 job cuts.
Bosses are planning cuts to night cover that will put fire safety at risk across London. The scheme is revealed in leaked documents obtained by the FBU firefighters’ union.
The teachers’ NUT union will begin a ballot on 15 March for a boycott of the administration of the hated Sats tests. This follows a unanimous vote at the NUT’s 2009 annual conference.
Supporters of Unison’s present leadership used union resources to boost the chances of their candidates in national executive elections.
Voting has begun for the NUT’s national executive committee.
Workers at car parts manufacturer Metadyne, in Halifax, Yorkshire, were to strike for three days from Wednesday this week.
The Campaign Against Climate Change is holding its third trade union conference on Saturday 13 March.
Local government workers are marching to defend jobs and services in Neath, South Wales, this Saturday.
Some 200 people gathered outside Nottingham’s County Hall last Thursday to protest against huge budget cuts.
Trade union members at the Notting Hill Housing Group have voted to strike over changes to terms and conditions.
Unison members working in museums, galleries and libraries across Glasgow are to vote on strike action.
Olli Rehn, the European Union (EU) monetary affairs commissioner, flew to Greece this week to demand that the government implements even more severe austerity measures.
