Unions to call for co-ordinated strikes this autumn
2 years, 6 months ago

Unions to call for co-ordinated strikes this autumn

The Independent  

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Labour warned trade union barons could be free to inflict crippling strikes on the public as industrial action laws set to be loosened
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Labour warned trade union barons could be free to inflict crippling strikes on the public as industrial action laws set to be loosened

Daily Mail  

Union barons would be free to inflict crippling strikes on the public even if less than half of workers vote on proposed walkouts, under possible government plans. The measures will give a 'green light' for strikes across the NHS, schools, ambulance service, Border Force, rail and fire services, critics said The talks involve Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, a former …

Planned Tube strikes called off following ‘significant progress’ in talks
1 year, 5 months ago

Planned Tube strikes called off following ‘significant progress’ in talks

The Independent  

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Further strikes by health workers announced by Unite union
1 year, 9 months ago

Further strikes by health workers announced by Unite union

The Independent  

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Crucial meeting between unions and NHS employers over long-running strikes
1 year, 10 months ago

Crucial meeting between unions and NHS employers over long-running strikes

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A crucial meeting will be held on Tuesday between unions …

Half a million workers to strike on UK Chancellor’s Budget Day
2 years ago

Half a million workers to strike on UK Chancellor’s Budget Day

Live Mint  

About half a million British workers are striking on Wednesday as unions stage a mass walkout timed to disrupt Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s annual budget. “When the Chancellor leaves Downing Street to go to Parliament to deliver the budget, he will see picket lines outside the Cabinet Office and various government departments that are on strike,” said Mark …

Who is on strike this week? Every service affected by latest industrial action
2 years ago

Who is on strike this week? Every service affected by latest industrial action

The Independent  

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European unions slam government plans for minimum service levels during strikes
2 years, 1 month ago

European unions slam government plans for minimum service levels during strikes

The Independent  

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Labour and unions launch fresh attack on minimum service levels Bill before vote
2 years, 1 month ago

Labour and unions launch fresh attack on minimum service levels Bill before vote

The Independent  

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Workers protest against anti-strike bill
2 years, 2 months ago

Workers protest against anti-strike bill

The Independent  

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New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned
2 years, 2 months ago

New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

The Independent  

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UK will make it harder for key workers to strike
2 years, 2 months ago

UK will make it harder for key workers to strike

CNN  

London CNN — The UK government is planning to introduce a new law forcing workers in key public sectors such as ambulance services to maintain a basic level of service during strike action or risk dismissal. In a statement on Thursday, the government said it would introduce a bill in parliament in the coming weeks to set minimum safety levels …

New strike law will give employers power to sack workers and sue unions
2 years, 2 months ago

New strike law will give employers power to sack workers and sue unions

The Telegraph  

Employers will be able to take legal action against unions and sack workers under government plans to block strikes. Rishi Sunak is expected to unveil the plans in a bid to ensure “minimum service levels” in six sectors. A source told The Times: “This legislation will remove the legal immunity for strikes where unions fail to implement a minimum level …

Public support for striking rail workers appears to slip, YouGov poll suggests
2 years, 2 months ago

Public support for striking rail workers appears to slip, YouGov poll suggests

Daily Mail  

More Britons now oppose the strikes which are crippling Britain's rail network than those who back them, a new poll has suggested. The survey revealed less than half of the public back industrial action on the railways compared to 66% who support nurse walk outs and 50% who agree with teachers going on strike. Public support for striking railway workers …

Unions call for ‘meaningful’ Government talks amid wave of strikes
2 years, 3 months ago

Unions call for ‘meaningful’ Government talks amid wave of strikes

The Independent  

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Border Force staff to strike at airports including Heathrow and Gatwick over Christmas
2 years, 3 months ago

Border Force staff to strike at airports including Heathrow and Gatwick over Christmas

The Telegraph  

Mr Serwotka revealed he had written to Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the head of the Armed Forces, on Tuesday to warn him it would be an outrage and affront to travellers to use the military to break the strike. “I made it clear that we think it would be an outrage if the British Armed Forces, who surely have far …

No 10 urges public sector unions to call off ‘unnecessary’ strikes
2 years, 3 months ago

No 10 urges public sector unions to call off ‘unnecessary’ strikes

The Independent  

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Unions to discuss co-ordinated industrial action
2 years, 4 months ago

Unions to discuss co-ordinated industrial action

The Independent  

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Unions apologise for strike chaos as Network Rail criticises ‘huge own goal’
2 years, 5 months ago

Unions apologise for strike chaos as Network Rail criticises ‘huge own goal’

The Independent  

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Unions launch legal challenge against Tories’ new anti-strike laws
2 years, 6 months ago

Unions launch legal challenge against Tories’ new anti-strike laws

The Independent  

Trade unions have launched a legal challenge against the government's new anti-strike laws, arguing that they are unlawful. “Workers need stronger legal protections and more power in the workplace to defend their living standards, not less.” The TUC launched the court action on behalf of 11 unions representing train drivers, prison officers, railway staff, civil servants, journalists, shop workers and …

Trade unions postpone annual congress ‘as a mark of respect’ to Queen
2 years, 6 months ago

Trade unions postpone annual congress ‘as a mark of respect’ to Queen

The Independent  

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Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday

Dutch News  

Rail unions have announced a new series of regional strikes, beginning on Friday in the north west and west of the country. Talks between rail operator NS and unions FNV, CNV and VVMC over pay and conditions continue to be deadlocked, despite five days of rolling strikes taking place over the last two weeks. The unions said the strikes had …

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday

Dutch News  

Rail unions have announced a new series of regional strikes, beginning on Friday in the north west and west of the country. Talks between rail operator NS and unions FNV, CNV and VVMC over pay and conditions continue to be deadlocked, despite five days of rolling strikes taking place over the last two weeks. The unions said the strikes had …

Fresh strikes row for Keir Starmer as unions plan action during Labour conference
2 years, 6 months ago

Fresh strikes row for Keir Starmer as unions plan action during Labour conference

The Telegraph  

A row over strikes threatens to overshadow Labour’s party conference next month as rail workers plan a 24-hour walkout during the same week. Labour’s annual conference takes place in Liverpool between Sep 25 to Sep 28, with the strike creating another headache for Sir Keir Starmer, the party leader. In a direct challenge to Sir Keir, Manuel Cortes, the TSSA …

Unions to call for ‘coordinated strike action’ over pay and cost of living crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Unions to call for ‘coordinated strike action’ over pay and cost of living crisis

The Independent  

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Militant unions unleash strikes at Felixstowe that 'will lead to empty supermarket shelves'
2 years, 7 months ago

Militant unions unleash strikes at Felixstowe that 'will lead to empty supermarket shelves'

Daily Mail  

Fears are growing that the huge strikes which militant unions have unleashed at Felixstowe - Britain's biggest container port and gateway to global trade - will trigger widespread disruption to the UK supply chain, interrupt £700million worth of trade and lead to shortages until Christmas. It is the latest outbreak of industrial action to hit a growing number of sectors …

More rail workers to strike in worsening pay, jobs and conditions dispute
2 years, 7 months ago

More rail workers to strike in worsening pay, jobs and conditions dispute

The Independent  

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In Pictures: More rail disruption as workers strike again
2 years, 7 months ago

In Pictures: More rail disruption as workers strike again

The Independent  

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More travel chaos as another rail union announces strike action
2 years, 8 months ago

More travel chaos as another rail union announces strike action

The Independent  

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Civil servants to vote on national strike action
2 years, 8 months ago

Civil servants to vote on national strike action

Daily Mail  

The biggest civil service trade union is to ballot its members for strikes over pay, pensions and jobs. as Network Rail pleads with union barons to return to negotiating table in desperate bid to avoid July 27 walkout after 'solid' 4% pay rise was rejected At least two train operators have suspended ticket sales for July 27 after unions rejected …

More strike disruption for train services
2 years, 9 months ago

More strike disruption for train services

The Independent  

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Major trade unions call on government to ‘get round the table’ ahead of nationwide rail strikes
2 years, 9 months ago

Major trade unions call on government to ‘get round the table’ ahead of nationwide rail strikes

The Independent  

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Stop unions 'bullying public' by bringing in law, PM told
2 years, 9 months ago

Stop unions 'bullying public' by bringing in law, PM told

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to bring in the rail strike reforms he promised three years ago that would have curbed the industrial actions being taken this week. Senior Tories have told The Telegraph that legislation to ensure a “minimum service” must be run during train strikes should be tabled now, despite ministers refusing to name a timeline. The …

War of words between unions and the Government ahead of rail strikes
2 years, 9 months ago

War of words between unions and the Government ahead of rail strikes

The Independent  

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Unions hit out at Grant Shapps’ plans to block industrial action
2 years, 10 months ago

Unions hit out at Grant Shapps’ plans to block industrial action

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are asking for job security and a guarantee …

Covid jobs first to be axed in Civil Service ‘purge’ as unions threaten national strike
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid jobs first to be axed in Civil Service ‘purge’ as unions threaten national strike

The Telegraph  

‘Pandemic response teams already being wound down’ While each secretary of state is responsible for his or her own plan, an overarching policy of a recruitment freeze is set to be enacted. The Telegraph understands that work has already started to wind down the UK’s pandemic response teams, with the Cabinet Office’s Covid-19 Task Force disbanded last month after almost …

Trade unions to go on nationwide strike on March 28-29
3 years ago

Trade unions to go on nationwide strike on March 28-29

Hindustan Times  

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. Ten central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike on Monday and Tuesday. The Joint Platform of central trade unions held a meeting in Delhi on March 22, 2022, …

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29
3 years ago

Joint Forum Of Central Trade Unions Gives Call For Nationwide Strike On March 28, 29

ABP News  

New Delhi: To protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people, a joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, reported news agency PTI. A meeting of the Joint Platform of central trade unions was held in Delhi on Tuesday where preparations were reviewed in various states and …

Refining trade union strategies to strike a chord
4 years, 4 months ago

Refining trade union strategies to strike a chord

The Hindu  

Ten central trade unions have called for a nation-wide strike on November 26, 2020 to condemn what they consider to be the anti-people, and anti-labour economic policies of the government. The Codes do extend some labour rights such as universal minimum wage, statutory recognition of trade unions, formalisation of employment contracts, and social security to gig and platform economy workers. …

Unions seek support for general strike
5 years, 3 months ago

Unions seek support for general strike

The Hindu  

Trade unions and employee federations have sought support from all quarters for a general strike called on January 8. During a meeting at the public library in Dwarakanagar, leaders said that the strike was being held to demand a minimum wage of ₹21,000 plus variable dearness allowance, distribution of essential commodities through fair price shops in view of the rising …

Theresa May tells unions to 'think again' over illegal strike action against public sector pay limits
7 years, 6 months ago

Theresa May tells unions to 'think again' over illegal strike action against public sector pay limits

The Independent  

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Right to strike is 'fundamental British liberty', says TUC general secretary
8 years, 3 months ago

Right to strike is 'fundamental British liberty', says TUC general secretary

The Independent  

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Union chief demands Brexit details from Theresa May as she slams 'dirty' Vote Leave
8 years, 6 months ago

Union chief demands Brexit details from Theresa May as she slams 'dirty' Vote Leave

Daily Mail  

Theresa May must use her party conference speech to spell out what she wants from Brexit, one of Britain's top union leaders demanded today. TUC General Secretary Frances O'Grady said trade unions would not get away with declaring a 'strike means a strike' and said the new Prime Minister must do better than declaring 'Brexit means Brexit'. TUC General Secretary …

Tube strike: When is it, which unions are involved and which services will be affected?
9 years, 1 month ago

Tube strike: When is it, which unions are involved and which services will be affected?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Zac and Sadiq clash on tube Strikes TfL are still calculating the impact of …

Dave Prentis head of Unison: Wave of strikes could cripple country
11 years, 6 months ago

Dave Prentis head of Unison: Wave of strikes could cripple country

Daily Mail  

Wave of strikes that could cripple the country as unions boss warns nurses, teachers, firemen and train drivers could unite for mass industrial action Head of Unison warns of industrial action over pay and privatisation Dave Prentis predicts 'biggest way of strikes in generation' Nurses, teachers, postmen, firemen and train drivers could soon conduct ‘the biggest wave of industrial action …

Britain's biggest unions put weight behind plan for general strike
11 years, 11 months ago

Britain's biggest unions put weight behind plan for general strike

The Independent  

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Prospect of widespread strikes moves closer
13 years, 9 months ago

Prospect of widespread strikes moves closer

The Independent  

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Trade unions threaten action against job cuts
14 years, 6 months ago

Trade unions threaten action against job cuts

The Hindu  

The U.K. government was on Monday bracing itself for a series of strikes and street protests after trade unions warned of “coordinated” industrial action against plans to cut public spending that, they said, would result in an estimated 150,000 job losses. In a sign of growing confrontation, the Trade Union Congress, meeting for its annual conference in Manchester, adopted a …

Union leaders warn of strikes and deep unrest over 'cuts that hurt poor'
14 years, 6 months ago

Union leaders warn of strikes and deep unrest over 'cuts that hurt poor'

The Independent  

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We need unions as much as ever
28 years, 6 months ago

We need unions as much as ever

The Independent  

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