A good local rep is the union equivalent of gold dust – but beware the risks of burnout. CONTINUE READING
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UnionDays – It’s here!
Union structures can be horizontal or vertical, but culture transcends both. CONTINUE READING
UnionDays – coming soon
It’s time to open the scrapbook of union stories. CONTINUE READING
Knowledge is power – how unions can use data
New report shows how unions are using data to transform their organising, servicing and culture. CONTINUE READING
Reach, information, persuasion – three pillars of successful union comms
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
Double delight!
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
The Great Post Office Scandal – role of postmasters’ union gives cause for concern
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
Labour market regulation needs strong unions
Millions of workers rely on labour market regulation – but unions are the best guarantee of compliance CONTINUE READING
Are we there yet? Unions and gender equality
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
Making global solidarity real
Latest podcast episode looks at LabourStart’s global campaigning with Eric Lee. Also featuring Melanie Simms and Basit Mahmood. CONTINUE READING
