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VIDEO: Just another cog in the machine 2009-07-04 [Johninnit]

TUC condemns coup in Honduras 2009-07-04 [TUC]

Act against union repression in the Gambia 2009-07-04 [TUC]

TUC urges Gambian Government to stop journalists' trial 2009-07-04 [TUC]

TUC response to CBI employment measures report 2009-07-04 [TUC]

Unite's challenge to Tesco on ending discrimination in the meat industry sees one in five Tesco shareholders refuse to back the board 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

England Luton workers urge Lord Mandelson to save Vauxhall van jobs as sale draws closer 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

Scotland Unite says Scotland's one million victims of crime need their voice heard 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

Unite seeks urgent meeting as NHS pharmacy services are threatened by government decision 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

Government must address Royal Mail pensions' deficit 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

Unite welcomes Lord Mandelson's pledge of support 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

Unite prepares to mount campaign to save 900 Diageo jobs 2009-07-04 [Unite the Union]

Union's Tesco challenge defeated 2009-07-04 [BBC]

Unite challenges Tesco CEO Terry Leahy at AGM 2009-07-03 [Unite the Union]

2009-07-03 [EI]

Tesco criticised over workers' conditions 2009-07-03 [Supermarket News]

Scotland Postal workers stage unofficial walkouts in Dalkeith, Scotland 2009-07-03 [libcom.org]

TUC welcomes new regulation of 'no-win, no-fee' tribunal cases 2009-07-03 [TUC]

TUC warns spread of far right across Europe could increase gay hate crimes 2009-07-03 [TUC]

Take the TUC 60 Second Video Challenge 2009-07-03 [TUC]

Workers Uniting condemns military coup in Honduras 2009-07-03 [Unite]

Luton workers urge Lord Mandelson to save Vauxhall van jobs as sale draws closer 2009-07-03 [Unite]

London buses can’t handle the heat, says Unite 2009-07-03 [unite]

TUC credit crunch is putting extra pressure on people in both their personal and professional lives 2009-07-03 [Workplace Law]

England RMT CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION INTO USE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS BY TRANSPORT FOR LONDON 2009-07-02 [RMT]

London Postal Strike as Royal Mail Refuses to Talk on Modernisation 2009-07-02 [CWU]

Britain Keeps the Post Public 2009-07-02 [CWU]

Royal Mail union has its head in the sand, says Mandelson 2009-07-02 [Guardian]

Mandelson condemns planned postal strike 2009-07-02 [Guardian]

England Transport for London in spending row over £2,761-a-day consultants 2009-07-02 [Guardian]

England London Underground makes new offer to avert tube strikes 2009-07-02 [Guardian]

British Airways seeks Acas help to settle dispute over massive cuts 2009-07-02 [Guardian]

Scotland Scottish Trade Unionists meet Foreign Office Minister to call for sanctions against Israel 2009-07-02 [STUC]

Scottish TUC to Foreign Office Minister: UK gov’t should impose sanctions on Israel 2009-07-02 [TULIP]

Tesco's finest tea – produced in far from finest conditions? 2009-07-02 [IUF]

Support sacked London cleaner activist on Friday 2009-07-02 [Indymedia]

Mediator to be called in after collapse of British Airways talks on cuts 2009-07-02 [Irish Independent]

Unite welcomes National Skills Academy for Materials Production and Supply 2009-07-02 [United Kingdom]

BA calls in mediator to head-off summer strikes 2009-07-01 [The Times]

Britain's biggest rail union RMT today welcomed the renationalisation of the East Coast route 2009-07-01 [RMT]

Don’t let them victimise safety rep Penny! 2009-07-01 [Hazards magazine]

Nuclear problems linked to HSE staffing 2009-07-01 [Hazards magazine]

Avi Edri, Israeli transport union leader’s speech to RMT conference 2009-07-01 [TULIP]

NUJ “urges end to threats to boat carrying journalists” 2009-07-01 [TULIP]

Tesco's treatment of staff overseas comes under fire from trade union 2009-07-01 [Independent]

Union wants dress code relaxed during heatwave 2009-07-01 [Reuters]

England United strike action at London Met Uni on 2nd July 2009-07-01 [UCU/UNISON]

Wales BNP takes advantage of Llanelli's workplace tensions 2009-07-01 [Guardian]

British Airways fails to agree deal with unions on pay and conditions 2009-07-01 [Guardian]

Help protect post workers from dogs, MP will urge 2009-07-01 [Press Association]

Union takes migrant worker fight to Tesco AGM 2009-07-01 [Guardian]

Employers' recession excuse warning 2009-07-01 [Press Association]

Let workers wear shorts in heatwave 2009-07-01 [Metro]

Employers urged to cool down their offices and their staff 2009-07-01 [TUC]

Tesco labour relations under fire 2009-07-01 [BBC]

Lloyds axes 2,100 jobs to take tally to 7,000 2009-07-01 [The Times]

Call to extend gangmasters legislation 2009-06-30 [Religious Intelligence]

England Fire staff face sack, says union 2009-06-30 [BBC]

UNI reports reveal Tesco’s labour practices abroad 2009-06-30 [UNI]

Lloyds 'uses Indian staff to undercut UK IT contractor pay' 2009-06-30 [The Contractor]

British bank Lloyds slashes another 2,100 jobs 2009-06-30 [AFP]

England Refinery staff are happy to be back 2009-06-30 [This is Scunthorpe]

Scotland GMB Slam Rumours On Aircraft Carrier Programme Vital To Scotland And UK Manufacturing 2009-06-30 [GMB]

England 744 Firefighters face the sack in South Yorkshire 2009-06-30 [FBU]

England Essex Fire Crews to ballot for industrial action short of a strike after Fire Authority fail to budge on cuts plans 2009-06-30 [FBU]

Prospect calls for NATS profits to be reinvested 2009-06-30 [Prospect]

Connect conference endorses Prospect merger 2009-06-30 [Prospect]

Restructuring risks workers' health 2009-06-30 [UNISON]

Unions accuse colleges of shameful hypocrisy on pay 2009-06-30 [UNISON]

Keep transport services public warn unions 2009-06-30 [UNISON]

PCS LGBT Proud to lead the way 2009-06-30 [PCS]

C4 news report prompts call for audit office inquiry 2009-06-30 [PCS]

Equality staff protest over helpline closure 2009-06-30 [PCS]

Unite welcomes announcement on ID cards for airport workers 2009-06-30 [Unite the Union]

Scotland Successful three-year battle to save health visiting in Scotland welcomed by Unite 2009-06-30 [Unite the Union]

Unite astonished at scale of further Lloyds job losses 2009-06-30 [Unite the Union]

'Don’t privatise transport services' warn unions 2009-06-30 [Unite the Union]

Sort out licence mess and save great British pub from bitter fate 2009-06-30 [Unite the Union]

RMT Slams Network Rail for Putting Bonuses Before Public Safety 2009-06-30 [RMT]

RMT Welcomes Parliamentary Challenge to End Poverty Pay on Ships of Shame 2009-06-30 [RMT]

RMT calls for urgent summit talks on 2012 Olympics 2009-06-30 [RMT]

Scotland uccessful three-year battle to save health visiting in Scotland welcomed by Unite 2009-06-30 [Unite]

Unite astonished at scale of further Lloyds job losses - total of job losses since January to over 7,000 2009-06-30 [Unite]

UNI Tesco Global Union Alliance on released reports criticising Tesco's labour practices in Thailand, South Korea and United States 2009-06-30 [uk.reuters.com]

TUC boss urges trustees to fight employers' slash and burn approach to pensions 2009-06-30 [TUC]

England Council has ‘betrayed’ care home workers, Unison says 2009-06-30 [Birmingham Post]

Scotland Armoured vehicle strike talks bid 2009-06-30 [BBC]

'Don’t privatise transport services' warn unions 2009-06-30 [Unite]

Lindsey workers vote to return to work 2009-06-30 [Unite]

CWU Calls For Public Ownership Commitment For Royal Mail 2009-06-30 [CWU]

TUC response to Building Britain's Future 2009-06-30 [TUC]

TUC welcomes new guidance on buy-outs by the Pensions Regulator 2009-06-30 [TUC]

England NUJ reaction to job cuts - you've got to laugh 2009-06-30 [How Do]

A bunch of half truths don't necessarily add up to lies 2009-06-29 [workrep.co.uk]

British Airways CEO defends work-for-free policy 2009-06-29 [AP]

Mandelson delays Royal Mail sell-off plan in face of fierce opposition from trade unions 2009-06-29 [Times]

England Postal workers in Clevedon and Yatton vote to go on strike 2009-06-29 [Weston Mercury]

Possible government rethink on NHS private finance initiative welcomed by Unite 2009-06-29 [Unite]

Sort out licence mess and save great British pub from bitter fate 2009-06-29 [Unite]

Lindsey workers vote to return to work 2009-06-29 [Unite]

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