Tata steelworkers at Port Talbot and Llanwern vote for strike in job loss dispute
Tata steelworkers in Port Talbot and Llanwern vote for strike over job cuts and blast furnace closures, with action planned to maximise impact.
RCN members discuss challenges with Health Secretary Victoria Atkins
RCN members met with Health Secretary Victoria Atkins to discuss critical issues in nursing, including staffing, pay disparities, and the ethical recruitment of overseas staff, seeking stronger commitments from the government.
UNISON Health Conference highlights concerns over NHS insourcing practices
At UNISON's health conference, debates revealed concerns about insourcing practices within the NHS, highlighting how private companies are often brought in, potentially compromising staff conditions and not necessarily improving service delivery.
easyJet cabin crew to receive 20% pay rise by May 2025
Unite union negotiates a significant pay rise for easyJet cabin crew, including a 20% basic pay increase and additional benefits by May 2025.
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.
