An important contribution to the debate about how unions can best communicate with members, representatives and other stakeholders. A fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of what has been termed “the most difficult job in British politics.” A riveting comparison of the Comms role when you are in and out of power. CONTINUE READING
A double helping of #thought4theweek, a bumper #RadicalRoundUp and a protest song from across the water – it’s the latest UnionDues podcast, out now CONTINUE READING
As the public enquiry into the Horizon IT scandal gears up, what was the role played by the National Federation of sub-Postmasters, the Fed, in the mass prosecution and conviction of its own members for fraud and theft that they were entirely innocent of. CONTINUE READING
Millions of workers rely on labour market regulation – but unions are the best guarantee of compliance CONTINUE READING
With increasing numbers of women in leadership positions and with many more women being union members than men, is the race for gender equality is nearly run and done? CONTINUE READING
Latest podcast episode looks at LabourStart’s global campaigning with Eric Lee. Also featuring Melanie Simms and Basit Mahmood. CONTINUE READING
The doctors’ union is much in the news these days. Chief Exec Tom Grinyer tells us how the BMA looks after its members… and their patients. CONTINUE READING
Despite a victory in the UK Supreme Court and the landmark GMB deal, the ADCU union leader is sceptical about Uber’s intentions. CONTINUE READING
There is a golden thread that links the Matchgirls Strike from 1888 to today. A new collection of poems and prose gives fresh perspectives. CONTINUE READING
Companion blog to the new episode feat. Artists’ Union Zita Holbourne, Mel Simms’ #thought4theweek and Josiah Mortimer’s #RadicalRoundUp. CONTINUE READING
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