Survey reveals water workers face increased abuse amid sewage dumping concerns
A survey links rising abuse of water sector employees to public outrage over increased sewage dumping incidents.
NI’s unpaid carers ‘left behind’ in new UK employment law, campaigners warn
People providing unpaid care for sick or disabled family members or friends in Northern Ireland have been ‘left behind’ by a new employment law that came into force in the rest of the UK last week, campaigners have warned.
UNISON commits to advancing the Race for Equality campaign in the NHS
UNISON is set to strengthen its Race for Equality campaign, addressing racism in the NHS and supporting Black workers, as decided in recent conference motions.
South West health workers secure lump sum after strikes
Following strikes, South West health workers in Wiltshire and North Devon secure a minimum £1,655 lump sum bonus, with UNISON calling for equal treatment for all health workers.
RCN campaigns for significant nursing pay reform
RCN pushes for nursing pay structure reform, highlighting undervaluation and workforce crisis, aiming for significant changes since Agenda for Change.
Ministry of Justice considers legal changes to encourage organisational apologies
The Ministry of Justice, alongside Lord Bellamy KC, has initiated a consultation aimed at updating legal frameworks to facilitate apologies from organisations to individuals they've wronged, particularly spotlighting child sexual abuse cases.
460 Dounreay power station workers set for strike action
Nuclear Restoration Services workers overwhelmingly back action in pay dispute
NUS Scotland condemns unfair treatment of apprentices
NUS Scotland and the National Society of Apprentices are highlighting the challenges faced by apprentices in Scotland, following a significant delay in the rollout of Modern Apprenticeships due to budget approval setbacks.
Parcelforce drivers sue Royal Mail for workers’ rights
Parcelforce drivers, classified as self-employed, take legal action against Royal Mail, claiming they deserve workers' rights and compensation.
Widespread sexual harassment reported by NHS staff
UNISON's recent survey uncovers disturbing levels of sexual harassment within the NHS, with staff reporting incidents of assault, unwanted advances, and exposure to inappropriate content.
JW Suckling tanks on pay promises, resulting in indefinite strikes across the country.
Tanker drivers employed by JW Suckling in London, Essex, Middlesex and Grangemouth have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action in a dispute on broken pay promises.
Unite wins pay award for Doncaster-based Lucchini Unipart Rail workers
Unite, the trade union, has won a substantial pay award for more than 50 skilled workers at Lucchini Unipart Rail’s Doncaster factory.
