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Trade unionists from across Britain gathered in Liverpool this week for the conference of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Amid the hubbub of media and official commentary on and denunciation of the jihadi Islamic State (Isis), only one thing is clear—no one has a clue what to do.

Workers from across Greece marched in the northern city of Thessalonica last Saturday against the government’s austerity programme.

Nurses at the JFK hospital in Liberia’s capital Monrovia have gone on strike demanding better protection against Ebola.

Fast food workers across the US struck on Thursday of last week. The action was part of an escalating campaign for $15 (£9.30) an hour wages and the right to join a trade union.

Politicians' abuse hypocrisy, back strikes to beat debt, Iraq lies, painting solidarity, best warmonger, how to fight, voting Yes is anti-racist, more irony than sense

Geoff Brown argues the protests represent real anger, but the movement has to look to its own strength, not the leadership

The Scottish National Party is making headway as the independence referendum nears, but, says Iain Ferguson, the party is trapped by its attempt to please both the rich and the poor at the same time

Attacks on pay and conditions have created enormous anger among health workers—but union leaders need to do more to build action that can stop them, writes Annette Mackin

Activists across Britain are organising to take on the anti-immigrant, pro-rich Ukip party later this month.

Just about anyone who has experienced workplace life will relate to the Dardenne brothers’ brilliant new film.

This exhibition looks at the impact of the First World War and its aftermath on the Welsh wool industry.