NEU announces indicative ballot over unfunded teacher pay rise proposal
The NEU will launch an indicative ballot in March to assess members' support for action in response to the Government’s proposed unfunded 2.8% pay rise for teachers in 2025/26.
Unite lambasts bin lorry firm charging thousands for safety upgrade after Coventry worker’s death
Unite has criticised bin lorry manufacturer Terberg for charging councils thousands for a mandatory safety upgrade it originally promised would be free, following a refuse worker's tragic death in Coventry.
East Yorkshire council protest over investments in fire and rehire firm
Council has invested £40m in Pemberton – owner of ready meal maker Oscar Mayer, which is firing and rehiring Wrexham workers.
NHS waiting lists dip slightly in November as private healthcare receives £2.5bn boost
NHS waiting lists dropped to 7.48 million in November 2024, with new Government reforms aiming to tackle the backlog by expanding private healthcare funding.
Santander members to vote on inflation-busting pay deal
CWU members at Santander are being urged to vote in favour of an above-inflation pay deal that promises significant increases over the next two years.
Teachers at Coventry School Foundation strike over pension and pay dispute
Teachers at Coventry School Foundation are taking strike action after being told they must choose between remaining in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) with a nearly 12% pay cut or moving to an inferior scheme. NASUWT has condemned the employer's use of fire and rehire tactics.
NEU Cymru considers strike ballot over job cuts at £22m Newtown school
Staff at Ysgol Robert Owen in Newtown may strike after Powys Council proposed major redundancies, just months after the £22m school opened.
Workers forced to choose between performance and mental well-being when dealing with hostile customers, research finds
Employees dealing with rude customers face a difficult trade-off between maintaining high performance and protecting their mental health, according to new research from emlyon business school.
Amazon workers force U-turn on warehouse closure payments
Amazon has reversed its policy on unpaid fulfilment centre shutdowns, agreeing to provide full pay for workers during pre-planned closures, following pressure from GMB Union.
Judge rules Addison Lee drivers are workers and entitled to backpay
A judge has ruled Addison Lee drivers are workers, entitling them to backdated compensation for holiday pay and loss of earnings.
Employee benefits face increased scrutiny in 2025 amid rising employer costs
GRiD warns that rising costs from the National Insurance tax hike and minimum wage increase will prompt employers to scrutinise employee benefits more closely in 2025.
Thermostat wars and noise top list of office frustrations, survey finds
A survey by BizSpace reveals UK office workers' biggest annoyances, with thermostat disputes, noise, and messy communal areas leading the list of office tensions.
