Unite criticises government’s delay of the Fair Tips Act
Unite criticises the government's postponement of the Fair Tips Act to October 2024, highlighting a pattern of delays and urging hospitality workers to actively organize for their rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court to adjudicate on Usdaw’s challenge against Tesco’s controversial employment tactics
Usdaw challenges Tesco at the Supreme Court over 'fire and rehire' tactics affecting 'retained pay,' in a significant dispute over employment rights.
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.
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.
Bosch Rexroth workers in Glenrothes ballot for strike action over pay dispute
Unite members at Bosch Rexroth in Glenrothes are being balloted for strike action over a proposed real terms pay cut, amidst company profits and executive pay increases.
JW Suckling tanker strikes called off as pay deal secured
Tanker driver strikes at JW Suckling have been averted as Unite secures an 'excellent' pay deal, including a 6.3% pay rise and improved pension contributions.
