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Unite deal secures two-year pay rise for East Midlands Airport refuellers
Under the agreement, the workers will receive a 6.5% pay increase in the first year and a further 3.5% uplift in the second year.
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North Somerset Council urges employers to book free workplace heart health checks
Nearly 1,000 checks have already been completed with more booked in, but spaces remain for workplaces to take part.
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Bury Council launches community drive to safeguard young workers
The campaign is aimed at ensuring every child in work is protected and all employers are aware of their responsibilities.
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Majority of UK employees want ethical AI training as usage grows – Photoroom
Research revealed that 18% of workers said knowing how to use AI properly would improve their company’s performance.
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England and Wales councils lose nearly 600,000 workers since 2012 – GMB
Kevin Brandstatter said: “These figures are clearly appalling and show the deep and lasting damage austerity has done to our country."
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Stagecoach bus services across west of Scotland to stop in May as pay dispute escalates
Strike action will now take place over a series of days including the 2nd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th, and 23rd of May.
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Ealing traffic wardens protest in Westminster over lack MP support
Sharon Graham said: “It is time they stepped up and supported these workers. Unite will not stop until the union-busting at Greener Ealing ends."
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Mitie secures DWP contract to deliver UK-wide security workforce
The deal will see Mitie’s security staff working at jobcentres, ensuring safety for employees and visitors.
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Müller expansion in Market Drayton to bring new jobs and boost for local workforce
The dairy giant has received planning approval from Shropshire Council to significantly expand its operations at the site.
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Median pay award holds firm at 3% in Q1, finds Brightmine
Despite the recent increase in National Insurance (NI) contributions, Brightmine data indicated that a sharp drop in pay awards is unlikely in the near term.
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2024 group risk market growth lags behind previous years – Swiss Re
The report from Swiss Re showed that the number of in-force group risk policies increased by 3.2% from 91,739 in 2023 to 94,675 in 2024.
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Remote work drives innovation in flexible cultures, Durham study finds
Remote work boosts innovation in egalitarian, flexible cultures, new Durham University study shows.