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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer urged to drop key workers' rights pledge to prevent people dying'

Kemi Badenoch has proposed working with the Labour government to address the militant doctors' strike but demands a reversal of Keir Starmer's key election pledge regarding pay rises.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Resident doctors' strike undermines union movement, Wes Streeting says

A strike by resident doctors undermines the trade union movement and is deemed unreasonable and unprecedented by health secretary Wes Streeting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on the Orgreave inquiry: scrutiny of South Yorkshire police's actions is long overdue | Editorial

The inquiry, chaired by Pete Wilcox, the bishop of Sheffield, will aim to bring long-hidden truths about the policing of the strike into the light.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK union leaders express fear over erosion of right to protest in open letter

Union leaders express significant concern over the erosion of the right to peaceful protest in response to police actions against pro-Palestinian marches.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why are Indian workers angry with Narendra Modi?

Millions of people across India are striking against new government labor and business policies. This includes significant disruptions across various sectors including banking and public transport.
US politics
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour MP failed to declare relationship with union boss

Mary Foy has referred herself to Parliament's standards watchdog after lobbying for a trade union led by her partner, failing to declare their relationship.
UK politics
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

3 Years Into War, Ukrainian Leftists Fight for Labor Rights Under Martial Law

Sotsialnyi Rukh has navigated its leftist political stance while adapting to the realities of warfare and political repression in Ukraine under martial law.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany updates: Thousands rally in Berlin for Labor Day DW 05/01/2025

Trade unions in Germany are rallying for higher wages and better working conditions on Labour Day.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Matt Wrack plans to stay in post as teaching union's general secretary

I've simply been informed by the national executive that I remain the nominee of the national executive, he said.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Public sector pay rises are recommended up to 4%, exceeding government budget projections.
Government faces tension with trade unions over proposed pay increases for public sector workers.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

TUC chief defends workers' rights bill and dismisses business cost concerns

Paul Nowak supports the Employment Rights Bill, asserting it addresses exploitative labor practices despite business leaders' concerns about its impacts on growth.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nigel Farage and the unions: Reform leader walks line between friend and foe

Farage's recent embrace of unions indicates a strategic shift as he aims to position Reform UK as the voice of Britain’s working class amid evolving political dynamics.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK government refuses to rule out redundancies at Scunthorpe steelworks

The future of Scunthorpe steelworks may involve workforce changes despite government efforts to secure long-term operations.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Healthcare workers to begin industrial action later this month over recruitment rules

The HSE's Pay and Numbers Strategy imposes a recruitment ceiling that contradicts safe staffing agreements, prompting complaints from healthcare unions.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany: Strikes to hit Frankfurt, 10 other German airports DW 03/07/2025

Workers at Frankfurt and 10 other German airports will strike on Monday due to failed wage negotiations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

UK unions welcome moves to bolster workers' rights bill

Labour's workers' rights bill advances with significant protections, facing final vote after union and business negotiations, marking a historic enhancement of worker protections.
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