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1,000 DWP security guards set to walk out in dispute over pay
Staff employed by G4S to work at the DWP job centre will walk out across the country over a series of dates from 7th May to 29th May.
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Employee Relations
Greenwich library workers to strike over pay and zero-hour contracts
Over 60 library workers in Greenwich will strike on 30 April in a dispute over pay and zero-hour contracts with employer GLL, highlighting issues with the organisation's commitment to the London Living Wage and union recognition.
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Michelin launches initiatives for societal cohesion and employee support
Michelin introduces a global living wage and a comprehensive lifelong learning program as part of its commitment to employee welfare and societal development.
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Tipping Act moves forward with new Code of Practice laid before Parliament
New Tipping Act Code of Practice laid before Parliament aims to ensure fair distribution of over £200 million in tips to more than 2 million UK workers by October 2024.
Employee Relations
ASLEF announces new train strike dates amid ongoing pay dispute
ASLEF announces a series of one-day strikes and a six-day overtime ban across 16 UK passenger operators starting 7 May, in ongoing disputes over pay.
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UK employees call for increased corporate sustainability, Zest research shows
Employees across the UK, led by the younger generation, urge companies to step up sustainability, with Zest's research highlighting the demand for green benefits.
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UK industries see significant wage increases; textiles and clothing manufacturing leads
Textiles, leather, and clothing manufacturing tops UK wage increase chart, with significant gains noted across multiple industries.
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Chief financial officers increasingly stepping into CEO roles, contributing to talent shortage
CFOs increasingly move into CEO roles in the UK, exacerbating a talent shortage in financial leadership, with strategic and commercial skills in high demand.
Employee Relations
Heathrow faces potential flight groundings as refuelling staff announce strike
Unite warns of potential flight disruptions at Heathrow as refuelling staff plan a 72-hour strike over cuts to new employees' benefits starting 4th May.
Compensation & Benefits
Study shows 1.4 million UK workers in insecure jobs and private rentals face risks
Research reveals that 1.4 million UK workers face instability from insecure jobs and high rental costs, highlighting the need for legislative reform.
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Study identifies occupations with significant gender pay gaps
A new study highlights the UK occupations with the largest gender pay gaps, with barristers, judges, and financial managers showing the most significant discrepancies in earnings between men and women.
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UK wages increase while employment numbers drop, ONS finds
ONS data shows wages rising in the UK, although unemployment is up and job vacancies are down, with a slight increase in hours worked.