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Panasonic strike suspended after 'big win' for members [GMB] 2021-12-04

Unite will use ‘brains as well as brawn’ to fight bad employers, says boss [Guardian] 2021-12-04

Beyond Just Transition [The Jimmy Reid Foundation] 2021-12-03

Front-line healthcare workers at risk of suffering from PTSD [Morning Star] 2021-12-03

Construction slavery gang busted – five convicted [Construction Enquirer] 2021-12-02

Pregnant women in UK fear losing jobs over Covid safety worries, survey finds [The Guardian] 2021-12-02

University strikes begin after bosses refuse to budge on pensions, pay and working conditions [UCU] 2021-12-01

Unite blasts latest TSB closure proposals as a ‘bitter blow’ for communities and calls for ‘access to cash’ guarantee [Unite the union] For more info 2021-11-30

More work needed to create green jobs, report says [Morning Star] 2021-11-29

PCS joins legal fight against Priti Patel’s migrant policy [Union News] 2021-11-28

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England Huddersfield teacher was told she could return to school 'with her head held high' - but has now been sacked 2021-12-04 [The Examiner]

Panasonic strike suspended after 'big win' for members 2021-12-04 [GMB]

Unite will use ‘brains as well as brawn’ to fight bad employers, says boss 2021-12-04 [Guardian]

HMPPS reps vote to campaign on pay and to consult members over industrial action 2021-12-04 [PCS]

Avanti Dispute Update: Joint Statement agreed by TSSA, RMT and Avanti 2021-12-04 [TSSA]

Prysmian Cables workers to escalate strike action 2021-12-04 [Unite the union]

London Tube - Strike action rock solid again 2021-12-04 [RMT]

TSSA slams government rail contract award 'immoral' at time of cuts 2021-12-03 [TSSA]

Unite’s Sharon Graham new drive already winning for workers 2021-12-03 [Unite the union]

Reporters should not be denied video access to courts 2021-12-03 [NUJ]

  JOB   New job: Branch Organiser/Caseworker 2021-12-03 [UNISON]

Beyond Just Transition 2021-12-03 [The Jimmy Reid Foundation]

Front-line healthcare workers at risk of suffering from PTSD 2021-12-03 [Morning Star]

Northern Ireland Some health workers could receive bonus payment as Health Minister bids to avert catastrophic strike action 2021-12-02 [Belfast Telegraph]

Scotland STUC highlights extent of sexual harassment in the workplace 2021-12-02 [Moring Star]

Construction slavery gang busted – five convicted 2021-12-02 [Construction Enquirer]

Stagecoach South Yorkshire bus strikes extended in poverty pay dispute 2021-12-02 [Unite the union]

RMT suspends East Midlands Railway strike action 2021-12-02 [RMT]

Pregnant women in UK fear losing jobs over Covid safety worries, survey finds 2021-12-02 [The Guardian]

  JOB   New job: Organiser, South of England 2021-12-02 [RCM]

  JOB   New job: Industrial Relations Officer 2021-12-02 [RMT]

  JOB   New job: Press Officer, Campaigns and Communications Department 2021-12-02 [RMT]

  JOB   New job: Branch Caseworker (12 months contract, North Tyneside Based) 2021-12-02 [UNISON]

  JOB   New job: IT Support Advisor 2021-12-02 [GMB]

Northern Ireland Trade unions say 'warning' letter to Belfast health trust about service breakdown is about 'saving lives' - not pay 2021-12-01 [Irish News]

Northern Ireland University strike: QUB and Ulster University staff begin walk-out 2021-12-01 [BBC]

Omicron: Ministers risk ‘endangering’ civil servants unless home working becomes default, union warns 2021-12-01 [Independent]

Government's ‘gross negligence’ contributed to tens of thousands of avoidable deaths 2021-12-01 [Morning Star]

Staff at 58 UK universities are striking for three consecutive days in December 2021-12-01 [FE News]

Unite leader travels to Scunthorpe to support strike at British steel 2021-12-01 [Unite the union]

NHS pay 'no new money' letter leaves bitter taste 2021-12-01 [GMB]

Unite secures pay award for Lincolnshire and Newark workers at Bakkavor factories 2021-12-01 [Unite the union]

TUC poll: Seven in 10 HR managers support greater flexible working in their workplace 2021-12-01 [TUC]

University strikes begin after bosses refuse to budge on pensions, pay and working conditions 2021-12-01 [UCU]

Essar workers at Stanlow refinery accept revised deal to end strike threat 2021-12-01 [Unite the union]

Caledonian Sleeper workers to protest at Serco 2021-12-01 [RMT]

Vice chancellors misled over pension cuts by own employer body 2021-11-30 [UCU]

Unite calls for mandatory mask wearing in pubs, cafes and restaurants 2021-11-30 [Unite the union]

There for You relaunches its COVID-19 response fund to include universal credit cuts 2021-11-30 [UNISON]

'No wonder energy bills top concern for working parents' 2021-11-30 [GMB]

Christmas tour of 25 ‘Red Wall’ seats to call on Tory MPs to stop constituents facing `heat or eat' choice 2021-11-30 [Unite the union]

BALPA demands only data led restrictions and support to repair shattered confidence in air travel 2021-11-30 [Unite the union]

RMT said that it's advising all members to ensure that they protect their own personal safety 2021-11-30 [RMT]

Doctors and unions join bereaved families to highlight issues for Covid inquiry 2021-11-30 [Guardian]

Royal Parks rep - ‘We’re all celebrating this victory’ 2021-11-30 [PCS]

Unite blasts latest TSB closure proposals as a ‘bitter blow’ for communities and calls for ‘access to cash’ guarantee For more info 2021-11-30 [Unite the union]

Why is taxpayer footing bill footing bill for Bulb bailout? 2021-11-30 [GMB]

Over 50% of games writers experience bullying and harassment, as WGGB launches new guidelines 2021-11-30 [WGGB]

Johnson needs to follow lead of Sturgeon and Drakeford to beat Omicron variant 2021-11-29 [TSSA]

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