The “European Super League” debacle has, as my 17 year old observed, united the country in a quite spectacular and impressive way. However, some strands of the debate don’t have universal support. Take the possibility, before the ESL project self-destructed, of players from the so-called “Greedy 6” being barred from playing for their country. Gary… CONTINUE READING
In November 1985, over 100,000 people took to the streets of London to “March Against Apartheid.” Here’s the story of the day – and the story behind the story. CONTINUE READING
In this episode: New Bakers’ union leader Sarah Woolley, Key Workers in Vogue, Trouble brewing at BA, BT. CONTINUE READING
Union members and reps are amongst the key workers featured by British Vogue. This is why it matters. CONTINUE READING
What it’s like to be a senior civil servant during Covid, union membership stats, a new survey of union reps, beefing up Employment Tribunals, and much more. CONTINUE READING
A look back over May’s blogs and podcasts, and a look forward to the month ahead. CONTINUE READING
Unions Aren’t Back – We Never Went Away CONTINUE READING
What a week! We help you make sense of it all. CONTINUE READING
Flexi-Working is great, but not a magic wand for all employment ills CONTINUE READING
The new normal isn’t going to be good news for many of the 6m workers currently furloughed. Put simply, click-and collect needs far fewer staff than pre-Covid habits. CONTINUE READING
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