Businesses anticipate rise in union activity following Employment Rights Bill
Over half of businesses (53%) expect an increase in union activity if plans to make it easier for trade unions to gain recognition go ahead.
TUC calls for national jobs guarantee to support young people into work
The TUC has urged the Government to introduce a national jobs guarantee for young people, as labour market data shows youth unemployment falling but challenges persisting.
Union engagement gives firms the edge on new employment rights, says UNISON
Christina McAnea, general secretary at UNISON, said: “The reforms are popular, long overdue and exactly what this country needs."
TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future
The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
Government proposes training levy to secure thousands of skilled offshore wind jobs
Workers in industrial regions could see greater job security under new government proposals designed to ensure the UK’s clean energy transition delivers high-quality employment.
TUC warns gender pension gap leaves women £7,600 worse off per year
New analysis revealed the gap in retirement income between men and women now stands at 36.5% – more than double the gender pay gap, currently 13.1%.
Unite urges Government to protect jobs as Liberty Steel placed into administration
Unite, which represents workers at the firm, said long-term guarantees are needed to protect employment and secure the company’s role in the UK’s critical national infrastructure.
Trade unions and campaigners criticise Durham Council over Pride funding cut
In response to the funding cut, organisers have announced a major fundraising drive beginning at Redhills, Durham Miners’ Hall, on the 5th of September.
GMB urges Government to showcase UK pottery in embassies to protect ceramics jobs
In a letter to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, GMB general secretary Gary Smith said the move would demonstrate tangible backing for workers in the sector, which has been hit hard by rising energy costs.
“Bold action” still needed to continue addressing Tory jobs failures, says TUC
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “Years of Tory cuts and underinvestment have left big challenges in the jobs market – including continued growth in the use of insecure zero hours contracts."
Music events in Cardiff face disruption as bus drivers set to strike
Cardiff Bus workers are set to begin three weeks of continuous strike action later this month, in an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.
TUC tells Tory and Lib Dem Peers to “stop trying to block” stronger rights for millions of workers
The union body has urged the Government to “stand firm” in the face of attacks on the Employment Rights Bill.
