Outrage over ‘callous’ fire & rehire threat at SOAS
The University and College Union (UCU) yesterday launched an indicative ballot on taking strike action at SOAS, University of London over fire and rehire plans that place 34 staff at…
Pensions Regulator workers to strike for 12 more days
400 workers at The Pensions Regulator have announced a new 12-day strike as part of a dispute over pay. The staff will walk out on February 28 and 29, as…
Anti strike laws: FBU slams decision to introduce minimum service levels for fire and rescue services
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has slammed government plans to introduce minimum service levels for the fire and rescue service. The FBU's general secretary Matt Wrack said: “The Conservative government…
PCS wins pay rise of up to 15% for Fujitsu workers
The PCS union has secured massive pay rises of up to 15% for workers employed by Fujitsu Services UK. The victory follows strike action coordinated by the union. More than…
Equity secures major pay improvements for performers, stage managers and choreographers
Creative workers' union Equity and the Independent Theatre Council (ITC) have agreed major improvements to pay and financial provisions for performers, stage management and choreographers. The new Ethical Manager Agreement 2024-2027…
Fire Brigades Union announces settlement for members injured in Grenfell fire
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced that the claims for its members injured in the Grenfell tragedy have been settled for £20m in the High Court. The claims were…
Usdaw secures 9% pay increase at Sainsbury’s, bringing staff up to Real Living Wage
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the announcement that staff pay is increasing to at least £12 per hour across Sainsbury’s and Argos. Effective from March 204, this 9% increase…
Boohoo faces pressure to recognise trade union
Retail trade union Usdaw is again calling for discussions with online fashion retailer Boohoo about representation of their employees to ensure they are fairly treated. Usdaw represents workers at Boohoo’s…
Equity slams 100% cut in arts funding proposed in Suffolk
Equity members, residents and arts organisations across East Anglia have raised serious concerns following a proposed 100% cut to arts funding by Suffolk County Council. Equity is the trade union…
Strike dates: Fire Brigades Union calls eight days of strike in Merseyside control room
Fire control staff in Merseyside are to take eight consecutive days of strike action from 27 December in a dispute over shifts and conditions. Control staff delivered an overwhelming mandate…